Kidepo Valley National Park, True African Wilderness

Far North Eastern Uganda is the CNN ranked national park of Kidepo Valley that is every travelers wish to explore while on Self Drive Safari in Uganda? Kidepo valley national park is an amazing place with budget friendly and luxury lodges that has made it suitable destination to explore while on a Uganda safari.

Kidepo Valley National Park is located near Karenga in Kaabong district which is approximately 220 kilometers northwest of Moroto which is the largest city in the sub-region where by to access it you require a reliable 4×4 Car rental jeep which 4×4 Africa has ready for your holiday in Uganda.

Kidepo valley National park was first gazetted as a reserve by the British colonial government in 1958 and the people who were staying there were evicted for the purpose of protecting and conserving animals from hunting. Later in 1962, the reserve was converted into a national park by the government of Milton Obote.

The park consists of the two major valleys of the Kidepo and Narus rivers which are all open for adventure while on Safari tour to Uganda!

Where does Kidepo Valley fit into your Uganda Safari?

Kidepo Valley National Park offers unparalled vistas of the expansive Narus Valley, Mount Morungole and the distant mountain ranges which form the border with Southern Sudan while on a guided tour or self drive Safari.

With a total area of 1,442 square kilometers, Kidepo Valley National park is often regarded as one of Africa’s most pristine and untouched wilderness areas, known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. When it comes to self drive Safaris, its one of the kind that doesn’t have massive tourism within the region !

Safari activities in Kidepo National Park

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Game Drive & Wildlife watching

When it comes to Game drives in Kidepo Valley , 4×4 Africa recommends  a guided game drive through the trucks of the park since any time it can flood in Kidepo without warning. Game driving is done during different times a day that is morning, afternoon, evening and night game drive. Spot different animals and bird species during this activity and visit some attraction in the park including the Kanangorok hot springs where you will have the perfect views of the mountains. Among the animals to be seen include oribi, Uganda kobs, elands, greater and lesser kudus, reedbucks, leopards, lions, cheetahs, side striped jackal and others.

Nature walks in Kidepo Valley National Park are done as walking adventures, Explore the park with a professional ranger on foot. Move through different trails and areas in the park including Narus valley, Kidepo plains, Namamukweny valley and reach to the Morungule Mountains where you will connect to the unique tribe of the IK people. During the nature walk, get a chance to spot different animals in the park including the elephants, warthogs, bushbucks, zebras, giraffe, buffaloes and others. Also, spot some bird species like ostriches and enjoy their song like sounds.

Walking Safaris

Bird Watching

According to the records, kidepo has over 475 bird species including the endemic, savannah, and migratory birds, making the park one of best paradise for birders. Spotting the birds in the park is done during the game drives through the trails of the park and while having a nature walk. Among the birds in the park include Karamoja apalis, ostrich, African swallow-tailed kite, long tailed nightjar, red billed oxpeckers, Abyssinian ground hornbill, red billed oxpeckers, speckle fronted weaver, singing bush lark, brown backed woodpecker, purple heron, Kori bustard, slate coloured boubou. Birding Safaris are possible in Kidepo while on Uganda guided adventure with 4×4 Africa.

This is the center at the park where tour guides and rangers station waiting to escort the tourists through different activities at the park including nature walks and game drives. Apoka tourism center also has cars and trucks for hire during some activities in case the tourists never moved with theirs. Also, the center has got a craft shop with different things like books, bottled water, sodas and others.

Lonyili Mountain

Positioned along the borders of Kitgum and Sudan, Lonyili Mountain is encompassed with montane rainforests. The mountain is also a home to a number of primate species including the colobus monkeys, baboons, and others.

Lomej hills

The Lomej hills are at a few distances from the headquarters of the park. They provide a spectacular view of the wildlife and birds in the park. Among the animals include the mountain reedbucks and others.

Apoka tourism center

Mount Morungule

Mount Morungule is Standing at a height of 2,750 meters, mount Morungule is crossed by the Kidepo and Narus rivers. The ranges from the southern borders of the park and stretches from the plains just a few kilometers northeast of Apoka. The slopes of mount Morungule are a home to the IK tribe which is the smallest and unique ethnic group in Uganda. The rivers which cross the mountain are natural habitats to a variety of wildlife.

Where to stay? Safari Lodges & Camps

4×4 Africa lists a number of accommodation facilities  in Kidepo Valley National Park where you can stay comfortably and at an affordable price. Among the lodges include; Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge, Apoka Rest Camp, Nga’moru Wilderness Camp and campsites.

When to go?

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How to access Kidepo National park?

4×4 Africa is a specialists in Car Rental business within Africa, Access to Kidepo valley national park is subjective to the direction where you will be traveling from the time of travel.

Plan your self drive Safari to Kidepo via Gulu – Kitgum vs the Sipi -Moroto -kidepo as more scenic view is on the second route compared to the first route ! We recommend 4×4 Landcruiser for your adventure to Kidepo !

Unique things to see and explore in Kidepo on Self drive Safari .

Narus Valley: This is rolling and grassland plain encompassed by a variety of mountains. The valley attracts a numerous animal in the park since it contains water which is there throughout the year. Near the valley, there is Narus dam and a waterhole which provide a perfect view of the wildlife in the parks especially during the dry seasons. Among the animals to be viewed here include lions, buffaloes, reedbucks, Jackson’s hartebeest, leopards, cheetahs and others.