Kidepo National Park, Uganda Safaris Tours.

Day one: Guided Walk, safari tour Uganda.
We shall make arrangements of the flight from Entebbe Airport at 4:00 pm. It is a one hour flight to the park then have refreshments and go for guided walks in the park.
After the walks the tour guide will then direct you to the accommodation of your choice where you will have dinner and an overnight.

Day Two: Game drives, kidepo tour safari - uganda
You will take refreshments to relax your mind, then head for the game drives at exactly 8:00 am. The driver guide will take you to the south western part of the park ( Narus valley) where you will be able to see one of the rugged Napore-Nyagea mountain ranges. You will also enjoy the scenery of the Lokayot hills, range marks of Morungole. Wildlife here includes; Lions, Zebras, Elephants, Giraffes, Elands, Oribis, Cheetahs among others as well as bird species likes the famous hamerkop plus much more.
After the game drive, you will go for lunch. After lunch you will tour the Karimojong; culture, activities, tradition, homesteads and then return to your residence for dinner and over night.

Day Three: Game drives, kidepo tour safari - uganda
Break fast will be served early in the morning so that you can see the reaction of the early morning sun with the earth. Then take a drive to the seasonal River see some he birds like Hamerkop, fish eagle, yellow Warbler, Shoe bill, Papyrus Gonolek and others. Also visit he mysterious Rock "KidI Rwoti", see other animals like lions zebras elephants, giraffe, Eland, Oribi. Then return for lunch as you will be preparing to board flight to Entebbe.

ABOUT THE PARK:

Kidepo Valley is Uganda's most remote national park located in Karamoja in the far Northern Eastern Uganda.
Kidepo Valley National Park boasts a bird list of over 475 species, a total second only to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Amongst the host of dry, eastern "specials" not found in any other Ugandan national park are some of East Africa's rarest and most sought after birds such as Black-breasted Barbet and Karamoja Apallis.

Kidepo National Park is found in Karamoja region, located in the North Eastern Uganda.It was given a status for national park in 1954.
The park covers an area of 914m on Kidepo valley floor to 2749m a top Mount Morungole with a total size of 1142 Km.

Kidepo National Park boosts of over 400 species of birds. Most of the birds are transit migrants but some have timing between March-April.

BIRD WATCHING:

The Apoka Rest Camp and Park Headquarters overlooking the swallow, southern Narus Valley is a great spot to begin your Kidepo birding. The attractive Silverbird and small bands of Yellow-billed Shrike frequent the thorn trees around camp, as do a number of other widespread species such as Vinaceous Dove, Hoopoe, Nubian Woodpecker, Mosque Swallow, Ruppell's and Superb Starlings, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Little Weaver and Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu. A small permanent water hole at the edge of camp attracts swallows and a variety of seedeaters including Yellow-rumped Seedeater and is visited at night by Four-banded Sandgrouse, Elephant, Buffalo and occasionally Lion. Clapperton's Francolin, Black Coucal, African Moustached and Broad-tailed Warblers, Marsh Tchagra and Crimson-rumped Waxbill may be seen in the rank grass along the normally dry stream bed adjacent to camp or along the track to Apoka lodge.

OTHER WILDLIFE:
The Apoka Rest Camp and Park Headquarters overlooking the swallow, southern Narus Valley is a great spot to begin your Kidepo birding. The attractive Silverbird and small bands of Yellow-billed Shrike frequent the thorn trees around camp, as do a number of other widespread species such as Vinaceous Dove, Hoopoe, Nubian Woodpecker, Mosque Swallow, Ruppell's and Superb Starlings, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Little Weaver and Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu.

A small permanent water hole at the edge of camp attracts swallows and a variety of seedeaters including Yellow-rumped Seedeater and is visited at night by Four-banded Sandgrouse, Elephant, Buffalo and occasionally Lion. Clapperton's Francolin, Black Coucal, African Moustached and Broad-tailed Warblers, Marsh Tchagra and Crimson-rumped Waxbill may be seen in the rank grass along the normally dry stream bed adjacent to camp or along the track to Apoka lodge.

ACCOMMODATION:

The Apoka Rest Camp overlooks the Narus Valley and has comfortable rooms for $ 75 per person per night with full board.
National Park Bandas at Apoka cost $ 22 per person per night, with bedding, mosquito netting, hot showers, fresh drinking water and firewood provided. It is recommended that you bring all your own food although it can be cooked for you if necessary. Drinks are available from the camp shop.

The Kakine Campsite lies a short distance from Apoka and costs $ 5 per person per night. It has a long drop toilet and fresh drinking water and firewood will be brought to you.
It is recommended that a ranger-guide accompany you at all times whilst at Kidepo Valley National park and this can be arranged on arrival at Apoka. Park officials also suggest that all vehicles travelling north into the Kidepo Valley be escorted by multiple armed guards due to the periodic presence of poachers and cattle rustlers in the area.

HOW TO ACCESS KIDEPO NATIONAL PARK:
Kidepo Valley National Park is accessible either by road or by air. The most commonly driven route from Kampala is via Mbale, Soroti and Moroto, an 840 km journey taking a minimum of 12 hours and a sturdy.