Established
1962
Size
1,442 km²
Elevation
900–2,750 m
Ecosystem
Semi-Arid Savanna, Montane
Best Time
December – March, June – September
Entry Fee
$35 per adult/day
About Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley is Uganda's most spectacular and remote national park — consistently ranked among Africa's finest wilderness areas by those fortunate enough to visit. Set in the extreme northeast, bordering South Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo's dramatic landscape of rugged mountains, palm-fringed valleys, and vast savanna plains creates scenery that rivals Kenya's best. The park supports species found nowhere else in Uganda: cheetah, ostrich, and striped hyena roam the plains alongside large lion prides and elephant herds. The Karamojong people who live around the park maintain their traditional pastoralist lifestyle, adding rich cultural depth.
What Makes It Special
Uganda's most beautiful park
Only place in Uganda for cheetah and ostrich
Karamojong cultural heritage
Virtually no tourists
Spectacular mountain scenery
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
DecJanFebJunJulAugSep
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
MarOctNov
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
AprMay
Where to Stay
Apoka Safari Lodge
LuxuryAward-winning lodge built into a kopje with panoramic valley views and excellent game drives.
From $500/night / night
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Mid-RangeComfortable lodge near the park entrance with valley views.
From $200/night / night
UWA Bandas
BudgetSimple but clean park-run accommodation at Apoka.
From $30/night / night
Safari Packages
4-Day Kidepo Valley Safari
Uganda's most spectacular park with cheetah, lions, and Karamojong culture
6-Day Northern Uganda: Kidepo & Murchison
Two of Uganda's greatest parks with Nile falls and mountain scenery