Activities in Kidepo Valley National Park: Kidepo Valley National Park is 1,442 square kilometers of rugged savannah in Uganda’s northeastern corner. The park is more than 520 kilometers by road from Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. The international border runs through the northwest corner of the park, which borders Bira village in South Sudan. Kidepo Valley National Park is located near Karenga Town in the Kaabong District and is Uganda’s most isolated park with one of the best virgin wildlife areas. The park has very many activities that are enjoyable in a way they get you to see the wonders of the park and the beautiful and unique features found. These include;
Game Drives
Game drives are the most popular of the activities in Kidepo Valley National Park. Narus Valley is where most drives take place because many wild animals congregate here, especially in March. Tourists usually have a clear view because the savannah grassland at the park is low due to a lack of rain, and the lions and other big cats are mostly seen on the rocks of kopjes looking for food. The game drive is best in the morning because most wild animals are looking for food. Some game drives can be organized for afternoon and night.
Occasionally, game drives are conducted along Kidepo Valley, where tourists can enjoy the sand bed river “oasis” in the desert. The valley has palm trees and a large number of birds, and is only visible during the dry season. Because Kidepo Valley National Park is a Ugandan desert with tsetse flies crossing the Sand bed River, this is best done in the morning before it gets too hot.
Bird Watching
When it comes to this activity, this is a fantastic view for birders. The park has a wide variety of birds, some of which are not found in other birding areas in Uganda. The park is ranked second in Uganda for its variety of bird species, and this activity is what drives the park’s popularity. Over 50 species of outstanding bird prey have been recorded in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Sand Bed alongside the Kidepo River
This experience is done during the dry season and is extremely interesting, as one enjoys the wildlife experience while listening to a variety of birds enjoy the sound of their voices in the air. The sand bed is located in the northern part of the park and is lined by Borassus Palms, giving it the appearance of an oasis in the desert.
Nature Walks
This can be done at any time of day around Apoka Camp, and tourists can expect to see a variety of wildlife such as Elephants, Reedbuck, Zebra, and a few others that have not been mentioned. These are best in the morning because tourists can observe the animals closely as they hunt for food.
Climbing Mountain Morungole
This activity is led by IK staff who are more familiar with the animals in this area of the park. Trekking and hiking through varying nature and rocky terrain with spectacular views of the park are involved. The IK people usually entertain tourists with various dances, their unique migration history, their life, and many other things.
Community Tour
The Karamojong people, Uganda’s most remote people, surround Kidepo Valley National Park. Daily visits to their community are always organized, where you will see a number of traditional houses, their culture, traditional dances, and their handcrafted stools, spears, and hand bungles made from beads.
