How to Get to Kidepo National Park.
Kidepo Valley National Park is a truly untouched wilderness on African Wild Safaris. It is situated in the far northeastern Uganda region, bordered by Sudan. It takes about 10 to 12 hours to drive from Kampala to reach the main destination, and it is recommended that you use a 4×4 wheel vehicle that can handle the lengthy journey. A scheduled or chartered flight that lands at the adjacent Lomej airport “two hours” is the most efficient way to get to Kidepo Valley National Park.
There is also the possibility of connecting to another national park, such as Murchison Falls National Park, where you can land at Pakuba Airport, Chobe Airport in the northern part of the park, or Bugungu Airport in the southern part.
Domestic Flight: You can make reservations with Aerolink, Fly Uganda, or Bar Aviation, who are carriers that operate scheduled, albeit somewhat pricey, domestic flights from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley that take roughly two hours to land. Aerolink has a minimum seating capacity of four passengers, and all of these airlines, including Fly Uganda, provide seat fares that are applicable for daily flights to all Ugandan national parks.
Drive: From Entebbe or Kampala, it is also feasible to drive to Kidepo. As a result, there are numerous routes. The most direct route is the 600-kilometer trip from Gulu to Lokumoit Gate, which takes 10 to 12 hours to complete. However, an overnight stay in Kitgum, Gulu, Chobe Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, or Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary can break up the journey.
Although road transportation may seem like a lengthy and exhausting way to get to Kidepo National Park, it offers many attractions, such as breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, terraces, homesteads, rhino tracking in Ziwa Sanctuary, animal viewing in Murchison Falls National Park (since the western route passes on the park’s edge), and a rewarding view of Karuma Falls, among other things, making your trip unforgettable.
The more extensive routes travel via the isolated Karamoja region, where Nataba Gate may be reached. Furthermore, Karamoja has long been regarded as safe and is a developing hub for community-based tourism that is centered on the surrounding tiny town of Moroto. In the past, it was unsafe.
Reputable tour operators can assist in booking domestic flights that travel to Kidepo Valley National Park. Additionally, tour operators will make arrangements for you to be picked up at your hotel or at the airport.
“EBB” Entebbe International Airport, located close to Entebbe town and only 46 kilometers from Kampala, Uganda’s capital, is the entry point to Uganda.
Entry Requirements: Among other things, you must have a current passport and visa in order to enter.
Kidepo Valley National Park activities
Game drive: Because of the great concentration of game species in the Narus valley, particularly during dry seasons, you can do your safari in the morning, afternoon, or at night. Elephants, lions, leopards, oribis, bush pigs, warthogs, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, nocturnal creatures like hyenas, pottos, white-tailed mongoose, bush babies, leopards, and savannah bird species like ostriches and Kori bustards are among the animals that are easily seen near the park’s water holes.
Birding: With over 500 bird species and 60 endemic species, the park is a veritable birder’s paradise and the second-greatest birding safari destination after Queen Elizabeth National Park. Pygmy falcons, ostriches, fax kestrels, yellow-billed shrikes, brown-backed woodpeckers, white-bellied bustards, silver birds, purple herons, Abyssinian ground hornbills, and more are among the bird species that can be seen. The best places to go birdwatching include the Apoka Rest Camp, the Narus River, the Namamukweny Valley, and many more.
Nature walk: During their Uganda safari to Kidepo Valley National Park, visitors can have a guided nature walk on foot, where they can explore the stunning scenery, cool breezes, and plants while being escorted by an armed game ranger.
Hiking gives you access to a variety of locations, including Mount Morungule, the Namamukweny Valley, and the Lomej Mountains. Elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, baboons, warthogs, and bushbucks are among the animals that can be seen on the open savannah. Ostriches, Kori bustards, yellow barbets, wide warblers, small bee-eaters, and many other bird species are also available for viewing.
You can travel by plane or by road, but the former appears more rewarding due to the countryside and stunning vistas until you reach Kidepo Valley, National Park. Air travel is the quickest way to get around, but it doesn’t pay off until you get to the park.
