AreaAbout 1,440 km²
Getting thereTwo days by road, or about two hours by air
Best monthsSep to Mar
Nearest peopleThe Karamojong, who live around the park
Why go
- Wide, empty views and very few other vehicles.
- Ostriches, greater kudu and other animals you will not see in the rest of Uganda.
- A chance to meet the Karamojong in their villages.
Worth knowing
- It is a long way from everything else. Most guests fly in.
- Some animals here are shy, so game drives take patience.
What you’ll do here
01
Game drives in Narus Valley
The best place to look for wildlife, especially near the water holes in the dry season.
02
Kidepo Valley
Drive to the wide, sandy river valley under the mountains.
03
Karamojong village visit
Visit a village near the park to learn how people live in this dry corner of Uganda.
04
Hot springs
A guided walk or drive to the Kanangorok hot springs near the border.
Two valleys
Narus ValleyThe best valley for game and the base for most lodges.
Kidepo ValleyA wide, dry valley further north.
Visit Kidepo Valley National Park
Plan a tripNone of our set trips stop here yet, but we can add it to any route. Tell us your dates and we will plan it with you.
