Accommodation in Kidepo valley national park

Accommodation in Kidepo valley national park: Kidepo national park is a treasured gem of Uganda’s tourism, kidepo national park located in the north eastern region of Uganda is well known for being a home to large population of animals such as Elephants, Oribis, Burchell’s zebras, jackson’s hartebeests, bush pigs, cape buffaloes, bohor reed bucks, warthogs, defassa water bucks, Rothschild giraffes, bush duskier and elands, bush bucks, in addition to lions, common zebras, leopards and many more.

Kidepo national park does not only habit animals it is also an important birding site, the park is a home to a variety of bird species such as  Vinaceous Dove, Brown-backed Woodpecker, Hoopoe, Little Green Bee-eater, Long-tailed & Standard-winged Nightjars, White-bellied Tit , Mosque Swallow, Karamoja Apalis, Nubian Woodpecker, Red-fronted & Black-breasted Barbets, Pygmy Falcon, African Grey Flycatcher, Ruppell’s & Superb Starlings, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Ostrich, Eastern Yellow & Jackson’s Hornbills, Red-winged Lark, Little Weaver & Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu, Fan-tailed Raven, White-bellied & Hartlaub’s Bustards, Abyssinian & Rufous-crowned Rollers, Eastern Pale Chanting Go-shawk, Slate-coloured Boubou, Green-winged, White-faced Scoops Owl, Orange-winged & Red-winged Pytilias Yellow-necked Spurfowl, Four-banded Sand Grouse, Red billed Oxpecker, Bruce’s Green Pigeon, Abyssinian Ground, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Rufous & Chestnut Sparrow, Black-headed Plover, Kori, Pygmy & Beautiful Sunbirds, Violet-tipped Courser, Ethiopian Swallow, Foxy & Red pate Cisticolas,  Brown-rumped Bunting , Yellow-spotted Petronia, Northern White-crowned and Yellow-billed Shrikes Eastern Violet backed,  White-browed & Chestnut- crowned Sparrow Weavers, Mouse-coloured Penduline Tit, Steel-blue & Straw tailed Whydahs, Pied, African Swallow-tailed Kite, Isabelline and many more.  

Kidepo national park an area of 1442 square kilometers is gifted with scenic rugged landscape which is filled with hills and mountains.

Apoka safari lodge

Apoka safari lodge is an elegant luxury accommodation facility situated in the heart of kidepo national park, Apoka safari lodge is one the most loved accommodation basically because of its spacious rooms and delicious continental meals offered at the restaurant.

Apoka safari lodge offers extremely stunning views of Narus valley which is filled with many wildlife such as buffaloes, lions, giraffes, hyena and many others. Accommodation at Apoka safari lodge was built with an old school touch. There are 10 expansive rooms, these rooms have beautifully decorated bed room adorned with exquisite wooden furniture, hand-woven woolen carpets, large sitting rooms and a private veranda which gives you direct views of the park.  At Apoka safari lodge there is outdoor starlit bathtubs.

Facilities and services offered at Apoka  

  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Camp fire area
  • Camping gadgets for hire
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Internet
  • Well stocked bar

Kidepo savannah lodge

Kidepo savannah lodge is both a luxury and midrange accommodation facility situated at the edge of kidepo national park approximately 33 kilometers from Kalokudo gate, while at savannah lodge offers excellent views of the beautiful Narus valley and mountain Morungole from a distance.

Accommodation at kidepo savannah lodge is offered in form of camping tents that is luxurious self-contained and non-contained lazy camping tents. Self-contained tents feature beautiful bedrooms with comfortable bed clad with Masai traditional blankets, self-contained tents have en-suite open air bathroom with hot and cold running water. Non-self-contained tents have shared bathrooms situated outside the tents.  

These tents have a private terrace where you get views of the park

Facilities and services offered at kidepo savannah lodge

  • Restaurant offering continental dishes
  • Well stocked bar
  • Car rental services
  • Wi-Fi internet
  • 24 hour security
  • Lounge

Nga’Moru wilderness camp

Nga’moru wilderness camp is a beautiful extra ordinary accommodation facility situated next to the boundary of kidepo national park overlooking the enchanting Narus valley which is filled with animals like lions, leopard, giraffe, antelopes and many more. Nga’moru wilderness camp derives its name from a local slag Nga’moru meaning the place of rocks, the camp offer value for your money through beautifully crafted rooms with an African touch and African wooden furniture.

Accommodation at Nga’Moru wilderness camp is offered in 5 comfortable and spacious rooms, these rooms features en-suite bathrooms with cold and hot running water showers

  Services and facilities offered at Nga’Moru wilderness camp

  • Restaurant
  • Well stocked bar
  • Fire place
  • Laundry services
  • Free parking space
  • Campfire

Nga’Moru Wilderness camp is the best place for you to relax while enjoying the beautiful nature. Though kidepo national park offers some of the best safari experiences in Uganda accommodation is very scare.