Are you planning Kidepo Valley Naational Park Safari with Kids? At Wilder Africa Holidays we will arrange and tailor package to meet both your budget and expectations to Kidepo National Park with help from our expert safari consultants. You will have an amazing trip with the Kids.
Where is Kidepo Valley National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park is located furthest in the North Eastern parts of Uganda and bordering south of Sudan and Kenya. The park covers is covered by savannah grassland and over looked mount molongore, Narus Valley and the seasonal kidepo valley river.
- It is one of the remaining virgin national parks as its not yet explored that much mainly because of its proximity from Entebbe Airport and Kampala where trips start. but with now the availability of flights to the park this is changing and bringing the park even closer than before.
Safari activities to do in Kidepo National Park with Kids.
- Game drives/Wildlife Viewing Since wild animals interest most Kids, Kidepo is one of the most famous and never disappointing national parks in Uganda when it comes to game viewing with over 80 mammals’ species and 28 mammal species endemic to the karamoja region. You will do morning, evening or even night game drives to look for the nocturnal species. Among animals to spot are lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, Uganda Kobs, Oribs, kudus, buffalos, Oryx, elephants, giraffes, stripped hyenas, reedbucks, waterbucks, duikers and crocodiles among other animals.
- Cultural experiences. With the indigenous communities around the park, the cultural experience around this region is one of the best and undiluted to visit with the Karamajongs who are herdsmen’s and live a nomadic type of life style. They are cattle keeps and they roam around while grazing the cattle and stay in homesteads called Manyatas.
- Ik people. They stay further in the North and they are the indigenous people who occupied the ranges of mount Molongore. They were relocated when UNESCO gazzeted Kidepo Valley National Park as a National
- Birding experiences The park is has variety of birds’ species and given the nature of terrine and vegetation, sighting is easier here. There are more than 450 bird’s species in the park making it a good spot for the bird lovers to visit. The birds to look out for include; Ostrich(Kids favourite), Secretary bird, little Green Bee-eater, Kori Bustard, Pygmy Falcon and Karamoja Apalis, the Verreaux’s eagle, Egyptian Vulture, and Pygmy Falcon, crews and owls.
Where to stay in Kidepo Valley National Park with Kids
There are budget, mid-range and luxury options with family rooms and complimentaries to make the kids experiences better. For those looking at luxury options Apoka Safari Lodge is one to look at, it’s the best lodge in the park with the best service and gives value for money. For mid-range options Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Nga Moru Wilderness Camp and Adere Safari Lodge and for budget, there is Apoka Uwa Bandas are the place to stay.
Tips for Visiting Kidepo National Park with Kids
- Ranger Guides: Always have a guide for walks and to ensure safety.
- Lodge Activities: we always recommend lodges with family-friendly bush breakfasts, sundowners, and conservation talks.
- Best Time: The dry season (Sept-March) concentrates animals at water sources, making them easier to spot.
Lets plan your trip today to Kidepo National Park with your Kids and family
