Kidepo captivating unique experience takes visitors for unmatched experience that one cannot be attained elsewhere in the world. Visit Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, and to visit this park you can go on an escorted safaris or self drive using the Uganda Car Rental services, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest safari wildernesses. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a Savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.
The Park is a completely different world of vast plains, in spring view from every vantage point, with a lot of wildlife as you drive into the park. Kidepo offers breath taking open Savannah which is surrounded by spectacular mountain landscape nowhere to be seen in Africa! Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s second biggest National Park one of Africa’s finest wilderness areas, This evening you will take a sunset game drive in the Narus valley in search for the lions, Jackson hartebeests, buffaloes, giraffes, leopard and cheetah.
Early morning for breakfast, catch the sun rise behind the mountain before flooding the valley then off for the game drive to the ostrich farm it not any man made occurrence, but given the massive number of the birds one would compare it to this along the we shall be able to view, herds of elephants, cape buffaloes, giraffes, lions and then the hot springs at Kanangorok, lunch at Apoka safari lodge. In the afternoon have a cultural experience that will bring into contact with Karamajong peoples at Karenge and Kidepo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them.
They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items. The Karamajong are well known pastoralists and have been living in harmony with nature and animals for thousands of years. The Kraal is where you are able to feel, learn and participate in the untouched life. Besides help herding the cattle, you will learn how the Karamajong shepherds have been living from nature for thousands of years. Learn how to collect wild vegetables, how to play local games, how to prepare dairy products and the traditional extraction of blood.
We recommend spending a night as this is when the shepherds come together around the campfire and share stories. Underneath the bright stars and accompanied by shadows created by bright moonlight, this is an happening that even many Karamajong will be jealous about. A Manyatta is a traditional homestead where the Karamajong still life like their ancestors and conduct cultural traditions that have been passed on for many generations. We introduce you into the culture by taking you to the beating heart of the community and invite you to participate in daily life activities. From preparing local foods to celebrations, this will be an unforgettable journey.
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