Kidepo Valley National Park is often overlooked by first-time Uganda travelers, though those who venture into the rugged reaches of northern Uganda are richly rewarded by animals, plants, and birds viewing unlike anywhere else in the country.
Kidepo Valley National Park, also known as the “Pearl of Africa” is off the beaten path and situated in the arid valleys near Uganda’s borders with Kenya and Sudan. This drier climate means visitors can see different species of animals, birds, and plants than one would in the Western and Southern part of Uganda.
Typical excursions in Kidepo Valley National Park include daytime game drives to look for cheetahs, lions, African elephants, ostriches, and more, while active travelers enjoy hikes in the Lomej Mountains or through the Narus or Kidepo River Valleys.
