Beautifully appointed rooms with incredible views of the Kidepo Valley
On a rocky hill overlooking the Narus valley in the south-western sector of Kidepo Valley National Park, Apoka Safari Lodge offers discerning travellers the opportunity to indulge in spectacular surroundings. The lodge is accessible by road (12 hours), but we recommend the regular scheduled flights from Entebbe to Kidepo air strip (two hours).
Each of the ten luxury en-suite cottages has natural canvas walls; plush, handmade furnishings, an airy sitting room and a private veranda with an outside stone bath from where wildlife viewing can be delightful. The cottages have sweeping views, either over the Narus valley, or over open savannah, or the stunning mountains. A sparkling pool carved out of rock offers welcome respite from the tropical heat.
Apoka Safari Lodge offers two game drives per day. Guests can also visit the Karamojong village of Lokorul on the park periphery, where the lodge has financed a clinic and from where most of the staff is hired.
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When to go to Uganda
Find out the best time to visit Uganda with our month by month guide.
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January
January is classed at the dry season in Uganda, it is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year is there is less vegetation to obstruct your view.
February
The dry season in February is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year as there is less vegetation to obstruct your view and a great time for trekking to see chimps, mountain gorillas and migratory birds.
March
The start of the wet season brings lush green foliage and animals giving birth to their young. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, with some causing issues with the roads so journeys can be longer and bumpier.
April
The wet season in April brings lush green foliage. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, trekking mountain gorillas will be slower and slippery but they will still be lurking in the mist.
May
The wet season continues into May, with similar conditions to March and April.
June
June is the start of dry season, it is one of the best times to visit Uganda, with large mammals gathering around watering holes game is easily spotted.
July
The dry season continues into July and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with game is easily spotted and abundant.
August
The dry season continues into August and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with conditions similar to July.
September
September is a good time to visit, with excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.
October
October has excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.
November
The wet season begins again, with national parks turning lush green as heavy rain showers fill the skies. For birders this is an excellent although wet time to visit Uganda to see migratory birds.
December
Expect some rainfall in December, but wildlife spotting is generally good at this time of year. It's a great time to trek to see chimpanzees, mountain gorillas as well as migratory birds.
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