Located 700km from Kampala, Kidepo Valley lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya. Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it boasts a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species, as well as around 475 bird species. Despite being Uganda’s most isolated national park, those who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, as Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. From Apoka, situated in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges. During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location.

Accommodation: Apoka safari lodge, Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

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