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Kidepo is one of the
most spectacular parks in Uganda (1,344 sq.km). The Park possesses
scenery unsurpassed by any other park in East Africa. In the
vast panorama you can watch a constant parade of wildlife: elephant,
zebra, buffalo, countless antelope and over 200 species of birds.
As Kidepo Valley is quite remote, it is easily the most tranquil
park. Tucked into the corner of Uganda's border with Sudan and
Kenya, the Park contains sensational mountain and savannah landscapes.
Two game-viewing loops connect the rest-camp with prime wildlife
areas near the Winy River and the rock escarpment to the south-west.
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On
the northern border of the Park are the Kananorok Hot Springs.
The Park has spectacular mountains and savannah landscape. The
Napore Nyangea Range is located to the west of the camp and
the Natera Hills to the east. In the north you can see the 236
meter high peak of Mt. Lotukei.Two game viewing loops connect
the Rest Camp with prime wildlife areas near the Winwing River
and with the rock escarpment to the Southwest into which Grand
Katarum Lodge is being built. Further tracks take you to the
Lokadul Palm Tree Forest, at Kananorok Hot Springs on the Park's
Northern border with Sudan.
The thrilling wildlife seen in this area (which is part of the
Karamoja region) includes lion, ostrich, cheetah, zebra, kudu
and dik-dik.
Accommodation
There are four camping sites close to Apoka.
16 chalets
with 32 beds are available at Apoka Rest Camp. The camp stocks
some dry food but visitors are advised to take drinks and
other food stuff which camp staff can help to prepare.
Access
By Air:
The airstrip at Apoka gives access for light aircraft.Chartered
light aircraft can be arranged through tour operators in Kampala.
Access by Road:
It is 840 km from Kampala to Kidepo by road. The journey takes
a day or two through a variety of physical features and ends
up in the total wilderness of Karamoja.
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