Kidepo Valley National Park –

Uganda’s Most Untouched

Safari Destination

Kidepo Valley National Park, located in remote northeastern Uganda, is known for its rugged beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rare wildlife. Often called Uganda’s most isolated park, it offers rewarding sightings of lions, elephants, cheetahs, ostriches, and over 475 bird species.

Kidepo Valley National Park, located in the rugged northeast of Uganda near the borders with South Sudan and Kenya, is one of Africa’s last remaining untouched wildernesses, often ranked as the best Uganda wildlife safari destination for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path adventure. With sweeping savannah plains, dramatic mountain backdrops, and dense wildlife populations, Kidepo offers rare sightings of species not found elsewhere in Uganda, such as cheetahs, ostriches, bat-eared foxes, and the majestic Kidepo lions often seen perched on rocks. The park is home to over 77 mammal species and 475 bird species, making it a paradise for nature lovers, birders, and photographers alike. Visitors can enjoy game drives across the Narus and Kidepo valleys, cultural visits to the Karamojong communities, and guided nature walks led by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. The best time to visit Kidepo is during the dry seasons, between December–March and June–September, when wildlife congregates around water sources and visibility is excellent. Though remote, Kidepo safari packages arranged by Top Cream Tours include chartered flights or road transfers from Kampala or Entebbe, staying in luxury tented camps or eco-lodges inside the park. This extraordinary park can be paired with tours to Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, or even Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a full-spectrum Uganda safari. Learn more about official conservation efforts from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.