Kidepo Valley National Park

 Kidepo Valley National Park

Your long-anticipated and exciting journey to Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda’s real and untouched African Wilderness, is always like a dream come true. This once-in-a-lifetime journey, for many travelers, has its roots tied to the renowned explorers and other explorers in the Pearl of Africa. For most visitors, traveling to this stunning safari destination found in the Northeastern side of the country personifies. The imagination of a phenomenal trip that is complete with risk, daring, as well as an unmatched wildlife viewing adventure, as well as breathtaking landscapes and scenery. As travelers enter through any of the Kidepo gates, the excitement is obvious and palpable regardless of the challenges (such as bad roads, Long distances, and bad weather) encountered while getting there.

A typical trip to Kidepo Valley National Park begins in Kampala, Entebbe by renting a safari vehicle or taking a domestic flight, especially for visitors who can’t stand the 10-14 hours of driving to the remote safari destination. For those opting for road trips, you can make several stops at Kidepo National Park. There are several attractions, such as Rhino tracking, or better still, because the landscape and scenery are interesting and jaw-dropping.

Things to do in Kidepo Valley National Park

On your exciting journey to Kidepo Valley National Park, there are several activities to do, and these include;

Game drives

The game in Kidepo Valley National Park is generally enjoyable, and visitors have great chances of spotting Uganda Kob. And African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, blue monkeys, Olive baboons, Lions, leopards, cheetahs, Topis, Jackson’s hartebeests, zebras, and many others.

They are done in the mornings and afternoons to catch up with the animals when they are more active.

There are also night game drives, and this is the only game viewing time that clearly exposes you to nocturnal animals such as cheetahs, leopards, and others. There are chances of lions or leopards feeding on their hunted prey.

Nature/bush walks

All your guided bush walks in Kidepo Valley National Park will be accompanied by experienced Ranger guides who boast extensive knowledge of the Protected area, its rich wildlife. The plethora of birds, as well as the unique vegetation. This activity is perfect for visitors who wish to see the wildlife up close and personal, or even those who wish to appreciate it. The intricate details of Mother Nature surround them.

Kidepo NP is vast, beautiful, and full to the brim. To many travelers on a tour of Uganda, Kidepo has the exact features of the authentic African wilderness.

Flat plains in scenic landscapes and land features where beautiful wildlife species spread into all corners of the grasslands and mingle at will.

Visitors on Uganda hiking safaris in Kidepo Park can walk along the splendid Kidepo River Valley between the banks of the attractive Borassus palm forest.  Namamkeny Valley can be reached in one hour from Apoka.

Bird tours

Birding at Kidepo Valley is another thrilling adventure to be enjoyed during your exciting journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. Mainly due to the hugely diverse selection of colorful, feathered beauties. Over 457 species call this Park home, and the areas of Narus and Kidepo Valley are the most favored.

Kidepo is a perfect safari destination for spotting raptors, with 56 species on record, of which the most observed are Pygmy falcon, Dark chanting goshwk, among others.

The lily-covered crocodile ponds in the Narus Valley also host a great variety of waterbirds such as White-faced whistling ducks, African jacana, yellow-billed storks, and several egrets and herons.

The thicket bush around Kanangorok Hot Springs in the Kidepo is the only place in Uganda to look for Ostriches. Secretary birds, Jackson’s hornbills, Speckle-fronted weavers, and other bird species can also be seen around this area.

Other specials to look for while on your birding tour to Kidepo Park include Fox kestrel, Abyssinian roller. Abyssinian Scimitarbill, White- billed go-away bird, Northern Carmine bee-eater, Little green bee-eater, Red and yellow barbet, among others.

Cultural tours

Whether you love sampling local cuisines, getting entertained in local dances, or cultural tours, remains the only way to experience. The lifestyle and traditions of people living around Kidepo Valley National Park.

Apart from the above activities, there are many other things you can do during your exciting journey to Kidepo Valley National Park. These include photography, landscape and scenery viewing, wilderness camping, and hiking Mount Morungole, to mention but a few.

Best time to undertake your exciting journey to Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park is usually at its best in June to September and December to February, because water is scarce and animals tend to congregate. To gather around waterholes, thus making them easier to sight. Also, the grass thins out, which also makes the dry season the best time of the year to explore. This exceptional African Wilderness is for game viewing.