Kidepo Valley National Park considered to be Uganda’s most remote safari Park is located in the North-Eastern part of the country bordering with Sudan on the north and Turkana land. The Park is located approximately 410 km /254 miles a Journey that last about 10 hours by road from Entebbe or ±2 – hours by flight from either Kajjansi airfield (closer to Kampala) or Entebbe International Airport. Lions in Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park boasts of a steadily growing lion population of approximately 132 individual lions that roam the expanses of the vast remote safari Park. The park in our opinion is the best place to see lions in Uganda.
Lions in Kidepo Valley National Park
Lions In Kidepo Valley National Park are commonly sighted around the Narus valley area especially during the dry season when the only place to find water is the Narus Valley. The valley acts as a water reservoir for the wildlife in the park – antelopes ( a favourite prey for the lions) often graze around the valley which offers a guaranteed water source for them drink from. The lions have also learned keep with the Valley.
For a better view, the lions often either climb into the sausage trees or on top of the Kopje – this affords them a clear view of the park and allow them to scan for their prey through a distance of up to 10km on a clear day.
Best time to visit Kidepo Valley National Park
The best time to visit Kidepo national park for game viewing is during the dry season months of July and August when animals are concentrated near water points. During the rainy seasons, animals disperse from the valleys, moving to the higher and drier ground where they are not so easily seen.
Where to stay during your safari to Kidepo Valley NP
There is a growing number of Safari lodges and tented camps in & around Kidepo Valley National Park. However, for clients travelling with Realm Africa Safaris™, we like to recommend staying at the upmarket Ugandan owned Adere Safari Lodge or the affordable Great Value Kidepo Savannah Lodge operated by Nature lodges.
For the more adventurous travellers, Realm Africa Safaris™ can arrange a fully serviced mobile camping safari experience. It is our most recommended style of travel during the present COVID-19 time for it does offer exclusivity and also protects you from intermingling with other parties not in your travel group.
Contact us now to start planning your Mobile camping Safari to Kidepo Valley National Park. (See: Mobile camping Safaris In Uganda)
