Uganda Safaris
Kidepo Valley National Park lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys on Uganda's northern border with South Sudan and Kenya, about 700 km from Kampala. Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species and around 475 bird species. Kidepo is Uganda's most isolated national park; the few who make the journey north through Karamoja agree it is also one of Africa's finest wildernesses. From Apoka, savannah extends to distant mountain ranges. During the dry season, permanent water is found in wetlands and pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka—the park's prime game viewing location.
After breakfast, proceed to Kidepo National Park via the shortest route (656 km): Kampala–Soroti–Kotido via Amuria to the far north-east where Uganda borders Kenya and South Sudan. You will have an opportunity to view some of the park's animals and birds close to camp.
Luxury: Apoka Lodge. Mid-range: Nga'moru Wilderness Camp / Apoka Rest Camp. Basic: National Park Bandas at Apoka. Meal plan: Full board. Travel time: Approximately 9 hours.
After breakfast, go for a game drive to the Kanangorok hot spring to see animals and birds such as ostrich. In the afternoon, game drive through the Narus Valley—elephants, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, and if lucky lions, cheetahs and leopard—with stops for photos. Return to camp for lunch and rest, then take an evening cultural tour to interact with the Karamajong community and see their daily life and cultural practices.
Accommodation: Apoka Lodge / Nga'moru / Apoka Rest Camp / Bandas. Meal plan: Full board.
Early breakfast, then a nature walk to see plant and animal species within the park. Return to camp for lunch and a brief rest. Take another game drive across savannah, hills, small forests, dry river beds and mountain rings.
Accommodation: As above. Meal plan: Full board.
After breakfast, enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Kampala, stopping for lunch along the way.
Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch. Travel time: Approximately 9 hours.