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Kidepo Valley

Uganda Northern National Park

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About Kidepo Valley

The Kidepo Valley is a National Park in Uganda in the provinces of Northern. The park was established on 01.01.1958 and covers an area of 1.442 km². The Kidepo Valley offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

The park is located in the north-east of the country and borders South Sudan to the south. It offers a true wilderness feel and is a great destination for adventurous travellers. During the dry season, excellent wildlife viewing can be had here, with several 'species of animals found nowhere else in Uganda.

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Okay

86Mammals
470Bird species

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Official Name

Kidepo Valley

Provinces

Northern

Area

1.442 km²

Foundation

1958-01-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Grassland savannah,Forest

Big Five-reserves

Self-drive-reserve

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Landscape

The main habitat of the Kidepo Valley is the Grassland savannah.

The landscape consists of two valleys (Kidepo Valley and Narus Valley), which dominate the predominantly mountainous terrain and is surrounded by a mountainous landscape with Mount Morungole. There are sweeping views of the Narus Valley from many vantage points. Open grasslands are interspersed with acacia trees, desert dates and rocky outcrops. The small Narus River, unlike the Kidepo River, carries water even during the dry season and attracts animals to water.

Entrance gate

Name	Location
Nataba	South East

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	Okay

86Mammals
470Bird species

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Best tavel time

September (Beginning) - March (End)

Dry time

September (Beginning) - March (End)

Climate

mild-hot

Tavel time

April (Beginning) - August (End)

Climate

mild-fairly hot

High season

September (Beginning) - March (End)

Low season

September (Beginning) - March (End)

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The climate in Kidepo Valley is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning April to End August The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning September to End March inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning September End March.

Droughts in the park are frequent. Temperatures can reach 40°C, but average 29°C in the afternoon and 17°C at night. There is one rainy season (as opposed to two rainy seasons in most parts of the country) from April to August.

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The Kidepo Valley is home to 86 mammals such as Aardwolf, African Wild Dog, Bat-eared fox, Cape Buffalo, Caracal as well as 470 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Kidepo Valley provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing.