Facts About Kidepo National Park Uganda

Below are some of the facts about Kidepo:

Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the remote Karenga area of Karamoja district in North Eastern Uganda.
It was first set up as a game reserve in 1958 by the British colonialists to protect wild animals.
In 1962, the same year Uganda gained independence, Kidepo was declared a national park.
The park covers 1,442 square kilometres and lies between 914 meters and 2,750 meters above sea level. It has vast savannahs and rough terrain.
The best time to visit is during the dry season, from September to March, when wildlife viewing is easier.
Kidepo is home to over 77 mammal species, 470 bird species, and 692 plant species.
The climate is semi-arid, so light clothes are recommended when visiting.
You can reach the park by:
Air: chartered flights from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airstrip to Apoka airstrip (about two hours).
Road: a 10 to 13-hour drive from Kampala, depending on the route.
Animals unique to Kidepo include cheetahs, greater and lesser kudu, striped hyenas, klipspringers, caracals, and Guether’s dik-dik.
Activities include game drives, guided nature walks, bird watching, and visits to the Karamojong and IK local communities.
Special birds found only here include the ostrich, pygmy falcon, and Karamoja apalis.
Accommodation ranges from luxury to budget options such as Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Apoka Rest Camps, and Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp.
The Narus and Kidepo valleys are home to animals like leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and zebras.
Narus Valley has water year-round, supplied by the Narus River.
The park has two main rivers: Narus River and Kidepo River. It is surrounded by mountains such as Morungole Mountain, Lonyili Mountain, and the Kanangorok hot springs.