Kidepo Valley National Park is East-Africa’s more remote park and unlike other wildlife parks, the lodging choices are more limited. However there are new lodges are being built just outside of the park which will improve things for visitors to the park. Here are the top 5 safari lodges where you can stay during your safari in Kidepo National Park;
Apoka Safari Lodge is among the very best safari lodges within Uganda. Wild animals come to your door-steps, you are in the middle of beautiful wonders, wild animals in abundance yet you’re in what is known as the Pearl of Africa. Within this distant part of Uganda, Apoka Lodge has established a heaven experience here on earth just for you. The convenience, the luxury, the fashion and class encompasses you in the middle of this African Wild.
Apoka Rest Camp; Sixteen self-contained chalets are offered at Apoka Rest Camp which is a hostel consisting of Fourteen Banda’s each having 2 beds; the Banda’s are actually not self-contained. With regard to visitors who choose camping, this park has 2 ‘Do it yourself’ camping grounds. You have to carry your own tent along with other camping gear.
Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp; Nga’Moru is found at the border of Kidepo Valley National Park that is situated 320 kilometres north of Kampala the capital city of Uganda. You may choose to fly up to Kidepo from the international Airport in Entebbe and in less than Two hours you will be there, alternatively, you may choose to take an exciting drive by using the Gulu to Kitgum road and in 10 hours you will as well be arriving. A number of the wild animals which often visit the camp include: Elephants, Lions, Hyenas, Zebras and Water bucks.
Kidepo Savannah Lodge: The perfect option for those looking for a budget or mid-range lodge in Kidepo Valley Park. The Lodge is owned by Nature Lodges with a good history and track record in running lodges in Uganda. Moderately priced tents with bath and budget priced tents that use shared bath – both have the same food and same dining room that they share while staying here.