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Kidepo Valley National Park 4 days Tour
The rocky, semi-arid lowlands between Uganda’s borders with South Sudan and Kenya are home to Kidepo Valley National Park, which is 700 kilometres from Kampala. It was proclaimed as a national park in 1962 and is home to over 77 mammal species and 475 bird species, as well as a variety of large game. Kidepo Valley National Park is a must-see for everyone visiting the area.
Overview
Overview
In the wet season, the Kidepo and Narus rivers glide through the savannah terrain, and in the dry season, they vanish. Kidepo is Uganda's most isolated national park due to its remote location. The pristine environment' unique atmosphere has been preserved because to the low number of visitors.
Only Queen Elizabeth National Park has more biodiversity than Kidepo, Uganda's third largest national park.
Kidepo is home to 77 mammal species and provides excellent game viewing chances. There are 20 predator species on the island, including lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas.
Kidepo is home to endemic species such as the black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, aardwolf, cheetah, and caracal in Uganda. The elephant population is over 650 (up from 200 in the mid-1990s), the buffalo population is projected to be over 10,000, and the Rothschild's giraffe population is over 50, making it a globally important population.
On the grasslands, zebra graze, and larger and smaller kudu prowl the dense undergrowth. If you're lucky, you might spot a white-eared kob, which is more frequent in South Sudan and Ethiopia.
There are now 470 species of birds on the list. There are 60 of these in no other Ugandan national park. The only place in East Africa where you can see Clapperton's francolins and rose-ringed parakeets is Kidepo. There are 56 raptor species in the park, and the vultures are thriving. In addition, Kidepo is the only spot in Uganda where bird enthusiasts can see the majestic Common Ostrich.
Getting There By Road: The majority of visitors travel by route from Murchison Falls, which takes about 7 hours on a sealed road. Some travellers choose to spend the night near Sipi Falls to break up their trek. Kidepo is 571 kilometres from Kampala. The 10-hour drive from Kampala to Gulu and Kitgum via Gulu and Kitgum is arduous, and few people take it.
Kidepo is served by a few light aircraft companies that fly into the Apoka airfield. These flights are only available on specific days and need a minimum number of passengers to fly, making them pricey for couples or small groups travelling alone, but not so awful for families or bigger groups. But don't let that deter you: there's something magical about flying out of Entebbe and looping over the drama of Murchison Falls before heading to Kidepo's vastness.
