Situated in the northeastern frontier region of Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park is a tapestry of rugged savannah, vibrant wildlife and Karamojong warrior herdsmen The Park is dominated by the 2,750 metres Mount Morungole and transacted by the Kidepo and Narus Rivers. It is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the, would agree that is also the most magnificent. Getting there is a bit tough, or expensive if you fly in, however what awaits you far outweighs the cost of the flight or the long journey to the Long Forgotten Eden. This virgin national park is undoubtedly among the best wilderness areas in Africa, harboring extinct species of wildlife that can’t be found in any other Uganda national park. Kidepo national park is a true gem with huge abundance in wildlife but remains unknown to many. It epitomizes, unspoilt Africa at its best – untouched, unvisited and without crowds – a park with less than 10 new visitors a day. The park hosts over 77 species of mammals and 470 species of birds with prime game viewing locations. There are lions in abundance, elephant and buffalo herds roaming, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, ostriches, pangolins, bat-eared fox, spotted hyena, greater and lesser kudu, chandlers, mountain reedbuck, burchell’s giraffe, aardwolf, carcal, antelope, beisa oryx, grant’s gazelle among many others. Besides the exceptional wildlife experience that Kidepo offers, this national park is another great spot for a cultural trail.
