Wildlife
Narus Valley game drive
Narus Valley, KidepoLion, cheetah and buffalo country framed by the distant Morungole mountains.
Uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda’s remote and wildly beautiful north-east.
01 Overview
About Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park sits in the far north-east against the South Sudan border, in the semi-arid country of Karamoja. Dramatic mountain scenery frames wide valleys full of buffalo, giraffe, zebra and big cats.
Its remoteness means few other vehicles, and a visit often includes meeting Karamojong communities.
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Narus Valley game drives
Wide-open plains and big-sky wildlife viewing.
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Karamojong cultural visits
Meet communities in the Karamoja region.
02 Where you’ll go
Sites to visit, day by day
Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.
Nature
Kanangorok hot springs
Kidepo, Sudan borderNatural hot springs at the far northern edge of the park, reached on a long scenic drive.
Adventure
Mount Morungole
Morungole rangeA guided hike towards the rugged range that watches over the valley.
Scenic
Kidepo savannah sunsets
Apoka plainsWide skies, silhouetted acacia and herds moving across the plains at dusk.
03 More in Uganda
Nearby places
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient forest and one unforgettable hour.
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Murchison Falls
Where the Nile throws itself through a rock.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree-climbing lions and a channel full of hippos.
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Kibale National Park
The primate capital of the world.
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Jinja & the Nile
The adventure capital at the source of the Nile.
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Lake Bunyonyi
The place of little birds.
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Rwenzori Mountains
The Mountains of the Moon.
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Ssese Islands
Lake Victoria’s island escape.
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Kampala
The vibrant city on seven hills.
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Sipi Falls
Three waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
04 When to visit
Month by month
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprQuieter
MayQuieter
JunGood
JulGood
AugGood
SepQuieter
OctQuieter
NovGood
DecBest
Best time Good Less ideal / wetter
05 Itineraries
Journeys in Kidepo Valley National Park
No ready-made itinerary for Kidepo Valley National Park — yet.
That’s what Davema is for. Tell us your dates, who’s travelling and what you love, and we’ll design it from scratch.
09 Before you go
Travel notes
Tips
- Fly-in options save a long road journey — ask us about charters.
Visa & entry
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online as an e-visa before travel. Requirements depend on nationality — see our visa guide in the Travel Journal and ask the Davema visa desk to confirm for your passport.
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