Accommodation in Kidepo valley national park

Accommodation in Kidepo valley national parkKidepo valley national park is a top tourist destination in Uganda and one of the top scenic national parks in East Africa, the park lies in the rugged, rocky semi arid area of the Karamoja province in the remote North East region of Uganda. Kidepo covers an area of 1,442 square kilometers hosting  a huge concentration of both wildlife and bird life which makes it of the most loved and visited national parks in Uganda. 

Accommodation in Kidepo valley national park

Tourists visiting Kidepo valley national park should not worry about where to stay while on a safari as the park is dotted with 5 amazing accommodation establishments which offer accommodation and other services which are need to make your stay make you comfortable. Accommodation facilities in Kidepo valley national park  include  

Adere safari lodge 

Adere safari lodge is an amazing luxury safari lodge offering accommodation to tourists visiting Kidepo national park for a safari, Adere safari lodge is situated in Gulu and it is one of the best lodges to choose from while on your safari. 

Adere safari lodge consists of 20 self –contained chalets thus accommodating 20 visitors per night in single rooms, these cottages are beautifully built using timber and roofed with thatched grass and consists of private en-suite bathroom with shower in all rooms. Rooms at Adere safari lodge are offered as king room with Mountain View and single room with balcony

King room with Mountain View

King room with Mountain View is a double room of 31 square meters with 1 large double bed thus accommodating 2 individuals; this room consists of a seating area, en-suite bathroom and offers views of the mountain, pool and a patio.

Single room with balcony

Single room with balcony 

General in-room amenities 

  • linen
  • safety deposit box
  • seating area
  • terrace
  • socket near the bed 
  • clothes rack
  • wake-up service 
  • balcony 
  • desk
  • tumble dryer
  • hardwood/parquet floors
  • wardrobe/closet
  • mosquito net on the bed 
  • sofa 

Private bathroom amenities 

  • free toiletries 
  • toilet
  • towels
  • hairdryer
  • towels/sheets
  • bathrobe
  • bath or shower
  • slippers
  • toilet paper

Facilities and services offered at Adere safari lodge include 

  • Restaurants serving continental and buffet breakfast
  • Bars 
  • weddings grounds 
  • spa and fully equipped gym 
  • swimming pool
  • Main lodge
  • secure parking lot 
  • shuttle service 
  • designated smoking area 
  • car hire
  • gift shop
  • luggage storage 
  • outdoor fireplace 
  • terrace
  • Hot tub

Adere safari lodge offers amazing safari activities to Kidepo Valley national park to visit staying at the lodge, these include  

  • game drives 
  • guided nature walks 
  • birding safaris 
  • cultural tours 

Apoka safari lodge 

Apoka safari lodge in Kidepo valley national park is a luxury accommodation establishment offering accommodation and other necessary facilities to luxury tourists visiting the park for a safari, Apoka safari lodge is situated within the boundaries of the park boosting splendid views of the park’s open savannah grasslands, rolling hills, valleys and a variety of species of animals and birds. 

Apoka safari lodge offers accommodation in exclusively luxury rooms built to offer relaxation, comfort and world class environment to stay in, these rooms are ten in number and each room features natural canvas which surround a rock kopje with views of the open savanna. The rooms consist of a sitting room, bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a private veranda.

Accommodation in Kidepo valley national park
Apoka safari lodge 

In-room amenities at Apoka safari lodge include 

  • Spacious king-size bed with mosquito nets 
  • Soft duvets and bed linen
  • Couch
  •  Reading table 
  • Chair
  • Hand-woven carpets
  • Charging portals 
  • Oversized dressing gowns

Private bathroom amenities 

  • Shower or bath with hot and cold running water 
  • Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toilet paper and many more 
  • Flushing toilets 
  • Sinks 

Services and facilities offered by Apoka safari lodge 

Apoka safari lodge offers a variety of services and facilities to visitors visiting the lodge while on a safari in Kidepo valley national park, these include

  • Restaurant 
  • Bar 
  • Swimming pool 
  • Spa
  • 24-hour security 
  • Running water 
  • Security 
  • Laundry services 

Activities offered by Apoka safari lodge 

Apoka safari lodge offers safari experiences in Kidepo valley national park and these include 

  • Game viewing safaris
  • Cultural encounters 
  • Birding safaris
  • Guided nature walks safaris 

Apoka rest camp

Apoka rest camp in Kidepo valley national park is a budget accommodation facility catering for local cost tourists visiting the park for a safari, Apoka rest camp is owned and run by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and strategically situated in Narus valley at Apoka UWA headquarters which gives easily access for safari experiences like game viewing in the park. 

Apoka rest camp offers accommodation in 16 chalets that are self-contained, 14 Bandas which are not self-contained and self-camping grounds. Chalets are en-suite rooms, the Bandas have 2 beds each and there a shared bathroom which is used, camping site require tourists to carry their own camping equipments including tents and other necessary amenities they can need during their stay. While staying at the camp are advised to carry their own food as much as they could to last them throughout their stay, there is staff which assist you (the campers) in buying need stuff like meat, chicken and many more from the local community markets. There is also an on-site chef ready to help prepare the food

Facilities and services offered at Apoka rest camp 

  • Canteen selling snacks, biscuits, drinks and many more 
  • Small bar selling soft drinks and beers

Safari experienced offered by Apoka rest camp 

Apoka rest camp offers safari experiences to its visitors and these include 

  • Game viewing 
  • Birdwatching 
  • Nature walks
  • Community visits 
  • Hiking 

Kakine self-catering campsite

Kakine self-catering campsite in Kidepo valley national park is a budget accommodation facility catering for low income earners visiting the park for a safari experience, this camping site is situated inside Kidepo valley national park and it is one of the best site to stay at for adventurers as tourists get to enjoy lion roars, laughs of the hyenas and soothing songs of the birds.

 Kakine self-catering campsite is a self-catering accommodation facility requiring its visitors to carry their own food and camping equipments such as tents and covers, at the camp there are helpers to assist you prepare your meals and when you run out of food while at the campsite you can buy some from the close local market. Water, shared bathrooms are available at the campsite 

Nga Moru wilderness camp

Nga Moru wilderness camp in Kidepo valley national park is a mid-range offering accommodation and other facilities moderate income earners visiting the park for a safari experience, the camp is located at the border of Kidepo valley national park in a drive of 15 minutes from the park’s gate and about 20 minutes from Narus valley. Nga Moru wilderness camp sits on a hill and lies in a distance of about 42 kilometers from Kidepo valley and offers easy access to the hot springs, the wilderness camp offers stunning views of the park with its animals and has a reputation of being a friendliest where individuals come as visitors and leave as friends. 

Accommodation in Kidepo valley national park
Nga Moru wilderness camp

Nga Moru wilderness camp offers accommodation in 2 substantial stone cabanas/Bandas and 3thatch sheltered safari tents, Bandas/stone cabanas are spacious rooms accommodating to a maximum of 4 individuals. The Bandas are very clean and consists of en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water and open-air screen widows offering wonderful views of the park. The safari tents at Ngo Moru wilderness camp are simple and clean accommodating 2 people per night.

Activities offered by Nga Moru wilderness camp 

  • Cultural safaris 
  • Game viewing 
  • Bird watching 
  • Walking safaris
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