Location and Habitat Kidepo is one of the most spectacular parks in Uganda (1,344 sq.km). The Park possesses scenery unsurpassed by any other park in East Africa. In the vast panorama you can watch a constant parade of wildlife: elephant, zebra, buffalo, countless antelope and over 200 species of birds. As Kidepo Valley is quite remote, it is easily the most tranquil park. Tucked into the corner of Uganda's border with Sudan and Kenya, the Park contains sensational mountain and savannah landscapes. The Northern section of the Park is currently closed due to insecurity in Sudan. Two game-viewing loops connect the rest-camp with prime wildlife areas near the Winy River and the rock escarpment to the south-west. On the northern border of the Park are the Kananorok Hot Springs. The Park has spectacular mountains and savannah landscape. The Napore Nyangea Range is located to the west of the camp and the Natera Hills to the east. In the north you can see the 236 meter high peak of Mt. Lotukei.Two game viewing loops connect the Rest Camp with prime wildlife areas near the Winwing River and with the rock escarpment to the Southwest into which Grand Katarum Lodge is being built. Further tracks take you to the Lokadul Palm Tree Forest, at Kananorok Hot Springs on the Park's Northern border with Sudan. The thrilling wildlife seen in this area (which is part of the Karamoja region) includes lion, ostrich, cheetah, zebra, kudu and dik-dik. Access By Road: Some hardy tourists drive the 840km from Kampala, but this is not generally recommended, By Air: The airstrip at Apoka gives access for light aircraft. It is 840 km from Kampala to Kidepo by road. The journey takes a day or two through a variety of physical features and ends up in the total wilderness of Karamoja. There is also an airstrip near Apoka. Chartered light aircraft can be arranged through tour operators in Kampala. Accommodation There are four camping sites close to Apoka. 16 chalets with 32 beds are available at Apoka Rest Camp. The camp stocks some dry food but visitors are advised to take drinks and other food stuff which camp staff can help to prepare. Wildlife Elephant, Giraffe, Oryx, Leopard, Kudu, Zebra, Buffalo, Cheetah, Bushbaby, Uganda Kob, Lion, Baboon | 
