Kidepo is one of the most spectacular parks in Uganda. 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. Tourists should bear in mind that the Northern section of the Park is currently closed due to political instability at the border with Sudan.
Two game-viewing loops connect the rest-camp with prime wildlife areas near the Winy River and the rock escarpment to the south-west. 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.

Wildlife
Elephant, Giraffe, Oryx, Leopard, Kudu, Zebra, Buffalo, Cheetah, Bushbaby, Uganda Kob, Lion, Baboon

Access
By Road: 840km from Kampala on a partly unsurfaced road. The journey takes generally two days through a variety of physical features and ends up in the total wilderness of Karamoja. This is not generally recommended, unless the tourist has a specific interest in exploring the areas around the long road.
By Air: The airstrip at Apoka gives access for light aircraft. Chartered light aircraft can be arranged.

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.