Accommodation Options in Kidepo Valley national park

Apoka safari lodge

This is one of the luxury accommodation facilities located within Kidepo Valley. The lodge is tactically located overlooking the Narus valley river in a distance. The services are homogenous and the rooms feature appropriate furnished beds that make you feel comfortable. There are ten rooms that are of high-end market with, four twin rooms, and 6 double rooms for two visitors each. The lodge’s high-class services like a well-stocked bar, laundry services, restaurant services offering a three- course meal, an abundant swimming pool. There is a supply of electricity and solar power to ensure you’re in all light all day around. Apoka safari lodge still operates chartered flights from Entebbe international airport to Kidepo valley National Park

Kidepo savannah lodge

This mid-range accommodation facility sits at the edge of the park on Kawalokol Hill and offers magnificent views of Narus Valley.  It’s just only 500 meters away from the Kidepo national park gate of Kalokudo. Travelers residing at this lodge will be excited by the variety of species they can spot in the park such as hyenas, zebras, lions, leopards among others.

The lodge has also simple tents that can be arranged for budget travelers. While in the lodge, tourists can spot the beautiful hills on the border with South Sudan, the Morungole Mountains, and Narus valley from outside their tent or lodge area. The Ik people and Karamojong live nearby and can be visited on arrangement.  Food and cold drinks are served at the bar and restaurant while laundry services can be requested at any time.  The lodge hires out cars, has a large parking space with security personnel. The lodge has over 10 safari tents, 9 self-contained tents for budget travelers, and other services such as a restaurant bar, ample lounge, and others.

Nga’Moru Apoka Rest Camp

This is a budget accommodation facility located just four kilometers from Katarum park gate. It is relatively cheaper to stay here because Uganda Wildlife Authority owns the lodge. The camp has 14 Bandas and 16 self-contained chalets. The Bandas have limited facilities and lodge managers designed them for low-budget travelers or backpackers. There are also three safari tents with at least three beds with en-suite bathroom and other amenities. There is a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a nice-looking bar with all the beautiful drinks. You can come with your tent or hire one from the headquarters.

Wilderness Camp

By its name, Nga’moru means the areas full of rocks. This camp provides mid-range accommodation; specifically, the rooms are in the form of tented camps. However, the focus remains on delivering quality. Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp overlooks the Narus Valley offering delightful views of the animals feeding and drinking water at river Narus. Staff usually set up a campfire in the evening to allow guests to mingle and enjoy the beautiful Karimojong culture.  There ample space ace and laundry services provided by the lodge.

Adere Safari Lodge

Adere safari lodge is an amazing luxury safari lodge offering accommodation to tourists visiting Kidepo national park. It is situated on the edge of Kidepo Valley National Park in the Kaabong District of northeastern Uganda. The lodge is approximately a 9–11-hour drive from Kampala and can be accessed via charter flights. Adere Safari Lodge boasts of 20 expansive en suite custom-designed safari cottages with functional Karamojong inspired touches, exclusive settings in the Wilderness of Kidepo Park to allow you get immersed in a truly African authentic experience unlike any other.

Whether your dream is to enjoy a guided drive through the sweeping savannah of Kidepo Valley national Park, a luxurious sunset dinner, a quiet and late-night reading one of your favourite books by the fireplace, early morning coffee watching the tropical sun as it rises at the backdrop of the wilderness, a satisfying village walk or simply a leisurely walk around an accommodation facility.

Apoka Rest Camps

Apoka rest camps are a great place for travellers looking for an affordable accommodation. The camps are located in the heart of the park not far away from the upmarket. The rest camps are operated by Uganda Wildlife authority (UWA) making a low budget stay for the guests coming for camping in Kidepo valley national park. It is a popular choice for travellers seeking for an authentic wilderness experience without the high costs of luxury lodges.

The camp features 14 non-Self-Contained Bandas thatched “bandas” (huts) with shared bathroom and toilet facilities located nearby. A large, clear compound is available for those who would prefer to pitch their own tents. You must bring your own camping gear and bedding, though tents can sometimes be rented from the UWA