Kidepo Valley National Park, situated on the border with South Sudan and Kenya, is one of the country’s most isolated and pristine landscapes. This territory, the ancestral home of the Karamojong, has been a national park since 1962.

Traversed by the Kidepo and Narus rivers, this natural sanctuary harbours a remarkable diversity of wildlife, with over 80 mammal species and 400 bird species, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the region.

Twenty-eight of the mammal species found in the park are native to the area. The landscape consists of vast plains dotted with gently rolling hills, where the vegetation of grasslands and savannahs stretches out to the horizon.

During safaris in search of wildlife, it is possible to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, kudus, elephants, giraffes, jackals, gazelles, buffaloes, oryx, elands, antelopes, hyenas, reedbucks, Ugandan kobs, waterbucks, and crocodiles, among others.

The best time to visit the park is during the dry season, from December to March. During this time, the animals gather around water sources and vegetation. During the wet season, the park is adorned with lush greenery, ideal for observing migratory birds.

In addition to the exceptional wildlife experience, Kidepo Valley National Park offers a fascinating route for cultural immersion. In the Karamoja area, settlements of various Karamojong clans, such as Dodoth, Jie, and Tepes, intertwine with villages of the Ik ethnicity, who found refuge in the Morungole Mountains after being displaced from the park. Even though they could vanish, you can still communicate with them and learn about their ancestry.

Alongside these ethnic groups, it is common to encounter nomads from the Turkana ethnic group, originating from Kenya but also frequenting the border area, adding a unique cultural dimension to the experience in Kidepo Valley.