KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the northeastern region of Uganda and covers an approximated total area of 1,442km2. The park is owned and managed by the Ugandan Wildlife Authority and was established in the year 1958. Popular rivers passing through the park are Kidepo river which is a seasonal river Karamoja region and Narus river on the south of the park which flows in northwesterly direction.
Most of the park is open tree savannah and heavily depends on Kanangorok hot spring which functions as its permanent water source. The park consists of the two major valley systems called Narus and Kidepo. Because of differences in rainfall with annual averages of 89 centimeters in Narus and 64 centimeters in the Kidepo basin, vegetation and animal populations vary between the two valleys
Best time to visit
The best time to visit the park is during the dry season which is between early July and Late August. This is when animals are more concentrated on the water points. However, the park is open for visit all year round for adventurous clients.
Highlights
- Variety of wildlife: The game viewing experience is on another level
- The location is also considered a birders paradise
- The warm people and their interesting culture
- Astounding landscapes which includes the hot spring and the valleys
Our Favourite Properties
Apoka Safari Lodge
The lodge is protected by a rocky hill, hosts a total of 10 beautifully furnished rooms which offer endless views across the grassy savannah and interiors that take their cue from the environment.It has large sitting rooms, private verandas, big hand-hewn beds and a magnificent pool carved out of rock. You may be as far away from the city, but you won’t miss a thing. See more.
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
The lodge is just 500 meters away from Kalokudo gate which is literally on a stone’s throw from the Park. It offers incomparable landscapes of the expansive Narus Valley, Mount Morungole and the distant mountain ranges which form the border with Southern Sudan. The lodge’s construction design is inspired by the savannah surroundings, the grasslands, rocky outcrops, and the Karamojong tribe. See more.
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