Activities in Kidepo Valley National Park : The different things to do in Kidepo Valley National Park are many, keeping one busy all throughout the time they would spend whilst on a Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda safari. Kidepo Valley National Park which is located in the north eastern part of Uganda was gazetted in 1962 covering about 1,442 square kilometers composed of open savanna grassland, woodlands, acacia forest, and mountain forests.
Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda inhabits about 86 mammals including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hunting dogs, waterbucks, cheetahs, among so many others. There are over 475 birds in Kidepo Valley National Park including among others the Kori Bustard and the Karamoja Appalis.
Below are the different activities in Kidepo Valley National Park
Game Drives
Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park are the most done and sought after activity in Kidepo Valley National Park that travelers can enjoy while on a Kidepo Valley National Park safari anytime of the year. Early morning game drives, evening game drives and all day through or full day game drives are very rewarding giving you enough time to explore the park and see so much more. Night game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park are done after dinner in the company of ranger guides with a spotlight that aid the clear viewing of nocturnal animals in Kidepo Valley National Park especially of big cats like leopards, lions, cheetahs, among others.
Nature Walks
Nature walks in Kidepo Valley national Park, or guided walking safaris in Kidepo Valley national Park is a unique and experiential activity that sees travelers following the animals on foot, whilst being guided by ranger guides. Guided walking safaris take travelers through the Narus Valley, Kidepo plains that lead through the Morungole Mountains from where you are also able to meet the IK people. Be sure to look out for nature and wildlife like reedbucks, zebras, and elephants, warthogs, among others, different bird species as well as the beautiful scenery and landscapes of the area.
Bird Watching
Bird watching in Kidepo Valley National Park is another of the activities in Kidepo Valley National Park that travelers can do whilst on a Kidepo Valley National Park safari all throughout the year. With over 475 birds in Kidepo Valley National Park including endemic birds, savanna birds, migratory birds which can be seen whilst on a Uganda birding safari in the park. Whilst on a game drive or any other activity in Kidepo Valley National park, be sure to look out for the different birds in the park. While you can see different birds in Kidepo Valley National Park all throughout the year, the months of November through April are the best time for bird watching as that is when there are more migratory birds in the park.
Cultural Tours in Kidepo Valley National Park
Cultural tours in Kidepo Valley National Park give travelers an opportunity to interact with the local Karamojong people who live in the neighbouring villages of the park. Whilst on a cultural tour in Kidepo Valley National Park, be sure to engage in different activities with the locals say sing and dance with them, as well as get to learn about the way of life and history.
Best time to do the activities in Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park can be visited all throughout the year. Given that the animals are residents of the park. The best time to see the animals in Kidepo National park however is during the dry season when the grass is shorter and thin, aiding ease of wild game viewing. For travelers after bird watching, the months of November through April is the best time.
Kidepo Valley National Park is an amazing Uganda safari tour that travelers can enjoy any time of the year, giving you an opportunity to enjoy the different activities in Kidepo Valley National Park. a 4 days Kidepo Valley National Park safari is a great way to start exploring this beautiful remote Uganda national park.
