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Kidepo Safari Accommodation Reviews
By admin | January 22, 2008
Accommodation and Meals:
The park also runs a self-catering hostel comprising of 14 bandas, each with two beds. It offers cooking facilities only, but may provide visitors with basic drinks (beer and soda). Visitors are advised to bring sufficient food and drinks for a full duration of their stay.
Apoka Rest Camp, managed by Uganda Safari Company, provides food and bedding for upmarket on full board basis. However, provision of water, firewood and charcoal can be arranged.
Access:
The park can be reached by road or air. Driving is more rewarding, as vast parts of Karamoja are scenic and total wilderness. However, road conditions are sometimes difficult and 4WD vehicles are recommended. Visitors should note that the road mainly in use from Kotido to Kaabong, passes via Kanawauat not via Losilang as indicated in most maps. Inquire from Kotido. (Visitors intending to come by road are advised to contact UWA headquarters, to seek advise about conditions and safety on the roads).
There are three routes by road:
§ Kampala via Karuma-Lira Kotido-Kidepo-705kms.
§ Kampala via Mbale-Soroti-Moroto-Kidepo-792km.
§ Kampala via Mbale-Sironko-Kotido-Kidepo-740km.
Chartered aircrafts are available from Entebbe International Airport to the park headquarters.
The Civil Aviation Authority manages an airstrip at Lomej, about 3km South of the park Headquarters.
The Civil Aviation Authority has plans to make Lomej an International Airport, which will permit visitors to fly in direct from other countries. The flight from Entebbe takes about 2 hours.
Chartered flight may be arranged with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), United Airline, Eagle Aviation or KAFTC.
Chartered flights may also be arranged with tour companies in Kampala.
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