Kidepo Valley National Park

Among the top ten listed Uganda’s National Parks to go for Safaris. Kidepo Valley National Park is ranked to be the most isolated Park located at far distances. From Uganda’s capital city “Kampala” or Entebbe where the international airport is located.

Comparing the all top ten Uganda’s National Park. If Kidepo Valley National Park is not in the first position of hosting huge numbers of different Wildlife species then its ranked the second. This Park is popularly known for its great Wildlife offered plus different views of landscapes, valleys and more.

Meanwhile thIS is the only National Park in Uganda known for habiting unique species. Which are not found in any other place of interest, these unique species include ostrich, cheetah and more.

Kidepo valley National Park is geographically in the North Eastern part of Uganda along Uganda’s border with Kenya. Most of the Park’s areas are covered by Savannah grasslands and woodlands although even tropical rain forested areas appear but not on a wide range.

However other ecosystems with in the Park include shrubs, hilly areas and Swampy related areas which provide habitat to different Wildlife Species. including Wild animals, Primates, Reptiles, insect species and different bird species including endemic and non-endemic species.

How to get there?

Kidepo Valley National Park in the North Eastern part of Uganda is usually accessed by two means of transport. Including road transport which is mostly used and air transport.

Travelling from Kampala by road, there are two route options of reaching this Park including route one. Which starts from Kampala and drive via Kampala- Masindi- Gulu highway then up to Kitgum and from Kitgum you continue with the journey up to the Park.

Furthermore route two starts from Kampala and drive via Kampala- Jinja- Mbale highway. Including en route stopover in Jinja town for some simple activities like boat cruise and after continue with the Journey up to the Park.

When you compare the two routes, route one is considered to be shorter than route two. This journey to Kidepo valley National Park is usually done in two days whereby on day one. You will stop on the way for resting, relaxation and overnight stay at the lodge after long distance drives

Then on day two early in the morning you will have breakfast. And check out for continuation of your journey up to the Park. It’s advised that when heading to Kidepo by road. Its better you stock some fuel in Jerry can such that you can use it in case of scarcity while in the field

However if not road transport, you can go by air and always private charters are arranged from kajjansi airstrip or Entebbe airport up to Apoka airstrip in Kidepo valley National Park

What to see in Kidepo.

Wide range of different Wildlife species is offered in this Park. For instance  Wild animals like Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Leopards, and spotted hyenas, Kobs, Forest hogs, Warthogs, bush pigs, reed bucks, Giraffes, Cheetah, Zebras, reed bucks and more.

Primates include Wild Chimpanzees, Red tailed monkeys, Red Colobus monkeys, Black and White Colobus monkeys, Vervet, Patas monkeys, Mangabey, Baboons and more. And Reptiles include snakes, crocodiles, geckos, chameleon and more.

The  Park is referred to as a birders’ haven for bird watching. Recorded with different bird species including Endemic and non-endemic bird species

Activities done in Kidepo.

The main activity done while in Kidepo valley National Park is game driving around the Park. With interest of sighting its different offered Wildlife Species particularly Wild animals, bird species and more.

Usually game driving is done using suitable 4×4 wheel drive pop up Safari jeep. Granting chances of long distance sighting of different Wild life species within the suburbs of the Park.

Where to stay in Kidepo

Kidepo valley National park is reserved with good accommodation facilities. For visitors to stay while on a visit to this amazing destination. Meanwhile these accommodation facilities are categorized into three including mid-range, budget and luxury facilities.some of the  lodges includes

Mid-range: ga’ moru Wilderness/ Savanah safari Lodge

Budget: Apoka Rest Camp

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