Accommodation options for safaris in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Stay options for a trek in Kidepo Valley National Park: Kidepo Valley National Park is found in northern east near karenge in Kaabongo district karamoja area in Uganda. The park covers an area of 1,442 square kilometers. The park is located 700 km from Kampala, between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya. Kidepo Valley National Park has rough grasslands, hills, and the Narus Valley. It is mainly characterized by the 2,750-meter tall Mount Morungole and is crossed by the Kidepo and Narus rivers. Kidepo Valley National Park offers several types of places to stay: cheap, mid-range, and luxury options. The park has various animals over 86 species of which includes; elephants, buffaloes, lions even some tree climbing lions in savannah grounds, zebras both black and white, antelopes, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, etc and 463 different bird species like; the Kori bustard, Abyssinian ground hornbill, secretary bird, ostrich, carmine, yellow-billed and Jackson’s hornbills and some ostriches. The best time to visit Kidepo Valley National Park is from March to April when many animals migrate in search of food. Here are some places to stay during trips in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Apoka Safari Lodge.
Apoka Safari Lodge is one of the best hotels in Uganda, located in Kidepo Valley National Park in the northeastern part of the country. Apoka Safari Lodge is owned and run by Wild Frontiers. It is a luxury lodge with about 10 spacious rooms available for guests. Each room has a large hand-crafted bed, a big sitting area, a private balcony, and access to an outdoor swimming pool. The lodge also has a restaurant and a bar, among other amenities. This wildlife lodge is located in the savannah, with grasslands and acacia trees. Guests at the lodge can see animals like buffalo, hyenas, and lions as they wander the park looking for food.
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Kidepo Savannah Lodge is situated close to the park, just a short distance from the Kalukodo gate. This place to stay is a tent camp. It has safari tents with private bathrooms and simpler tents that share bathrooms outside. It is suitable for both cheap and mid-range travelers. The cabin has nice views of the park, the hills around it, and stunning sunsets. Because of its great location, guests at the camp can enjoy amazing views of Mount Morungole, Narus Valley, beautiful savannah plants, and wildlife like waterbucks, elephants, oribi, striped jackals, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, leopards, and lions that come out at night to hunt. The place has a set menu, but they can adjust it for any dietary needs you may have. Don’t forget the bar that offers a variety of drinks, including beers and spirits. Most places to stay in Kidepo Valley National Park have accommodation options.
Apoka Rest Camp
Apoka Rest Camp is a budget accommodation facility operated by the Uganda Wildlife Authority inside the park located in the capital of Kidepo Valley National Park. This camp is great for budget travellers, it has 16 self-contained Banda’s with ensuite bathrooms and 14 non-self-contained Banda’s with shared bathrooms outside. The camp does not provide meals or drinks, so people should bring their own food and drinks for their stay. The camp staff handles the cooking.
Stay options during a tour in Kidepo Valley National Park include Apoka Rest Camp and Zebra tour Lodge. You can see zebras at these places.
Zebra Safari Lodge is situated in Taan Valley in Kalukudo village, Zebra Safari Lodge-Kidepo, the lodge contains cottages that are well elevated on a raised ground decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, bathrooms with hot and cold showers, beds wrapped with mosquito nets, hand wash basins, extinguishers, white duvets, dressing mirrors, chairs and tables, free toiletries, complimentary bottled water and many more. Cottages have big porches, private wooden balconies, and spacious living areas with great views of the savannah and the surroundings. The cottages have comfortable and roomy queen-sized beds. Rooms come in different sizes and have single beds for one person. The lodge offers other facilities such as a restaurant having a full board menu, a well-stocked bar, and services such as a WIFI internet hotspot among others. Guests at the lodge can enjoy different activities like game drives to see animals, nature walks in nearby towns, and community tours, among other options.
Adere Safari Lodge
Adere Safari Lodge is a new luxury lodge located at the base of Kidepo Valley National Park, just a few kilometers from the main entrance. The luxury lodge has 17 cottages with single and double rooms, featuring attractive wooden furniture. Each room has its own bathroom with plenty of space, hot and cold water, and flush toilets. The lodge also offers various facilities, including a football pitch, a swimming pool, a restaurant with three-course meals, and a well-stocked bar.
Nga’moru Wilderness Camp
Nga’moru Wildness Camp is a mid-range camp located on the edge of Kidepo Valley National Park, near the Katarum gate, with views of Narus Valley. The camp has amazing views of the savannah, Mount Morungole, and beautiful wildlife, making it a perfect place to relax. The lodge has 3 cabana rooms that can hold 1 to 4 single beds. Each room has its own bathroom with hot and cold water, a patio, and great views of the park. The safari huts have 1 to 2 single beds and include features like outdoor showers and private bathrooms. They also provide amazing views of Mount Morungole, Narus Valley, and local wildlife. The camps provide additional services like laundry, a diner with full meals, and a well-stocked bar.
