Take a flying tour to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Take a flying adventure to Kidepo Valley National Park. This park is in the northeastern part of Uganda, in the Karamoja district, near the borders with South Sudan and Kenya. Kidepo Valley National Park is the most remote national park in Uganda, but it is one of Africa’s best natural areas because of its stunning views, diverse landscapes, and rich wildlife, including many types of birds. Kidepo Valley National Park was established in 1962. It is home to more than 77 types of mammals, such as buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. The park also has over 470 species of birds.
In Uganda, several airline companies offer domestic flights to Kidepo Valley National Park. One example is Aerolink Uganda, which provides both scheduled and charter trips to the park. Scheduled domestic flights to Kidepo valley national park depart from Entebbe international airport at 13:00 and arrive at Apoka airstrip at 14:30pm while flights from Kidepo valley national park leave at 15:00pm and arrive at Entebbe airport at 16:30pm. Flights to and from Kidepo Valley National Park only run on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. At least 7 people are needed for the flight to take place.
You can reach Kidepo Valley National Park by car as well as by air. When traveling by road, you have four paths to choose from. One option is to drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park via Karuma, Gulu, and Kitgum. This journey takes about 10 hours.
The drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park goes through Karuma, Lira, Kotido, and Kaabong. It takes about 12 hours.
The route from Kampala goes through Mbale, Sironko, Moroto, Kotido, and Kaabong, and then you arrive at Kidepo Valley National Park. The drive takes about 12 hours.
The route from Kampala goes through Mbale, Soroti, Moroto, Kotido, and Kaabong, finally reaching the park offices. The drive takes about 13 hours.
Things to do during your tour in Kidepo Valley National Park:
Game drives
A game drive is a main activity in Kidepo Valley National Park. You’ll have a chance to explore the open grasslands in a comfortable safari car with a pop-up roof. During the game drives, which can happen early in the morning or in the afternoon, you will follow different paths like Narus and Kidepo Valley. Along the way, you can see various animals such as buffaloes, elephants, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, hyenas, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, reedbucks, lions, leopards, elands, oribi, and Jackson’s hartebeests, among others.
Watching birds.
Kidepo Valley National Park is home to over 470 types of birds, including grassland, forest, and migratory birds. This makes it one of the most popular bird-watching spots in Uganda. When you go bird watching in Kidepo Valley National Park, a bird guide will join you. They will help you find various bird species, such as the Kori bustard, black-breasted barbet, greater kestrel, dark chanting goshawk, red and yellow barbet, little bee-eater, golden pipit, chestnut weaver, white-bellied go-away bird, pygmy falcon, Karamoja Apalis, purple grenadier, red-throated bee-eater, rufous chatterer, Jackson’s hornbill, and northern carmine bee-eater, among others.
Nature walks
A nature walk is a fun exercise in Kidepo Valley National Park. You can explore the park on foot with a skilled park guide and an armed ranger who will keep you safe from any dangerous animals. On the guided nature walk around Apoka Rest Camp, Lomej Mountains, and Rionomoe trail, you will see many wild animals like elephants, zebras, giraffes, and reedbucks. You can also listen to birds singing, enjoy the fresh air, and take nice photos.
Cultural tours.
Take a flying tour to Kidepo Valley National Park.
A cultural tour in Kidepo Valley National Park is an exciting experience where you can meet the Karamajong and IK people. You’ll learn about their history and culture, see their homes, hear their old stories, enjoy traditional performances, and shop for crafts.
Best time to travel to Kidepo valley national park
You can visit Kidepo Valley National Park any time of the year, but the best time is during the dry season. This peak season runs from June to September and December to February. During these months, there is little rain, and the grass is shorter, making it easier to see the animals. In the dry season, the roads and paths for game drives are dry and easy to use, making it simpler to go on game drives. In the wet season, these paths become muddy and slippery, making game drives more challenging.
Where to stay during your flying tour to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Kidepo Valley National Park has various places to stay for your safari. You can choose from budget, midrange, and luxury options. Some of the lodges include Mara Safari Lodge, Zebra Safari Lodge, Apoka Safari Lodge, Katurum Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Karatunga Safari Camp, Adere Safari Lodge, Apoka Rest Camp, and Nga Moru Wilderness Camp.
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