Accommodation in Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley national park is a hidden gem in northeastern Uganda, encircled by Mountain Kadam and Morungole and bordering South Sudan. The park has an area of approximately 1,442 km2 and is one of the least frequented parks due to its remoteness. Nevertheless, it has begun to take up and a large number of people are booking safaris to this remarkable park.

If you plan to visit Kidepo Valley National Park, you will have made the proper decision and will be rewarded with an authentic wilderness experience. The park includes a variety of facilities ranging from Luxury-Midrange-Budget to campsites or dormitories. Depending on the style you choose, each of these provides comfortable lodging.

Apoka Safari Lodge

Apoka Safari Lodge is located within the Kidepo Valley National Park and is at the core of Kidepo Valley tourism. Apoka Safari Lodge is one of the finest wilderness safari lodges on the African continent due to its great position amid the bush, quality of service, facilities, and amenities provided to visitors. Apoka is a luxury resort with exquisite ensuite non-smoking safari tents strategically placed on a hill with sweeping views of the plain grasses teeming with all animals and other wildlife species. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the chef serves continental fare. The non-smoking café overlooks the valley’s waterholes, providing visitors the opportunity to watch creatures trekking into the valley’s waterholes to cool down in the heat of the day. Apoka Safari Lodge’s bar is well-stocked with all international market beers, beverages, wines, and spirits.

Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp

Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp is located on the outskirts of Kidepo Valley National Park, 3 kilometers from the park’s entrance. The camp is a private property perched on a hill with magnificent views of the park’s gorgeous plains. The camp provides low-cost services, including a limited number of chalets, a bar, a lounge, and a restaurant. Each chalet is secluded, spotless, roomy, and inviting. The rooms have hot showers and solar lighting. The safari camp is located on a hill near Narus Valley, providing overhead views of wildlife activities in the plain grasslands. The bar is available 24/7 and well stocked with refreshments, beers, wines, and spirits. The restaurant specializes in organic continental cuisine. Each cabin includes a balcony where visitors may relax and watch animals in the park as they go to waterholes.

Campfires are a favorite place to have a drink, interact with other clients, and cuddle up while gazing at the stars. The safari camp has no internet or Wi-Fi. This is a great getaway for budget visitors looking for peace away from the prying eyes of the outside world.

Apoka Rest Camp

Apoka Rest Camp, located within Kidepo Valley National Park, is the hub of wilderness tours and safaris. The safari camp is a hostel that provides affordable lodging in individual solid wall, grass-thatched bandas. Netted windows and mosquito nets cover each of the two beds in each Banda. Warm showers are available in washrooms located outside the bands. The bar is stocked with beverages, beers, wines, and spirits, though some brands require special orders. The restaurant delivers delicious food and is constantly open. Wild animals are free to roam the rest camp at any time. Screams and roars can be heard all night, and lion footprints on doorsteps are a regular sight in the morning. The ideal place to schedule ranger escorts and start Kidepo wilderness expeditions is at the rest camp. Travelers with their tents and equipment can camp near the rest camp.

The Kidepo Savanna Lodge

Kidepo Savannah Lodge is 33 kilometers from Apoka’s tourism center yet adjacent to the Kidepo Valley National Park’s Kalokudo gate. The grounds provide luxury, self-contained tents as well as tents with common toilets. Sunsets across the Morungole Mountains and South Sudan can be seen from the tent verandas. The restaurant serves organic world cuisine, and the bar is well-stocked with a variety of drinks. Both establishments are open till the last customer departs. The resident chefs are knowledgeable, and the kitchen is well-equipped to make decent meals of international caliber. Chilled beers and soft drinks are available, as are worldwide brands of wines, spirits, and gins, which are available at all times and served in the bar or your tent on request throughout your stay.

Kidepo Savannah Lodge is located on the outskirts of Kidepo Valley National Park, in the villages, with the added benefit of being able to interact with local communities at any time. It is an ideal location for organizing community interaction trips to the Karamojong herders and the Ik people.

Adere Safari Lodge

This high-end accommodation facility with 17 self-contained cabins made with natural materials is located a few kilometers from the Kidepo gate and offers the best wilderness display. The lodge also features a pool that is carefully placed to provide you with a great view of the park while you cool down in the waters. The lodge offers an outstanding African-themed restaurant that serves delicious meals, as well as a well-stocked bar with your favorite drink. Your stay at Adere will be more than just a stay; you will make memories that will last a lifetime.

Zebra Safari Lodge

Zebra Safari Lodge-Kidepo is located on Plot 104, Kalukudo Village, just a stone’s throw away from the famous Kalukudo Gate in Opot Pot Parish in the newly carved out Karenga District, Karamoja Sub-region, North Eastern part of Uganda.

Zebra Safari Lodge contains 5 spacious and comfortable king size cottages suitable for all types of travelers overlooking the beautiful savannah landscape reflecting African Traditional Building style with Grass Thatched roof and glass slide windows with comfort.

Cottages are well elevated on a raised ground decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers, beds wrapped with mosquito nets, hand wash basins, extinguishers, white duvets, dressing mirrors, chairs and tables, free toiletries, complementary bottled water and many more.  Cottages have large veranda, private wooden balconies and large sitting areas overlooking the spectacular view of the savannah landscape and surrounding area.  Cottages are well equipped with comfortable and spacious beds with queen sized beds.

Katurum Lodge

Katurum Lodge is a mid- range accommodation found in loitanit near Katurum rocks in Kidepo valley national park, Kaabong district in the Northern part of Uganda.

Katurum Lodge contains over 5 spacious and comfortable kings size cottages suitable for all types of travelers overlooking the beautiful savannah landscape reflecting African Traditional Building style with comfort.  Cottages are well elevated on a raised ground decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities of flushing toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers, beds wrapped with mosquito nets, hand wash basins, extinguishers, white duvets, dressing mirrors, chairs and tables, free toiletries, complementary bottled water and many more.