Remote Wilderness Game Drives

Kidepo Valley National Park offers arguably the most spectacular game drive experiences in Uganda, set against a backdrop of rugged mountain ranges and vast, sweeping savannahs that feel completely untouched by the modern world. Often called the "True African Wilderness," Kidepo is home to species found nowhere else in the country. It is the only national park in Uganda where you can see cheetahs hunting on the open plains and wild ostriches striding through the grasslands. The sense of isolation and raw beauty here is unmatched, with far fewer vehicles than other parks, ensuring an exclusive and intimate connection with nature.

Game drives primarily focus on two distinct areas: the Narus Valley and the Kidepo Valley. The Narus Valley, with its permanent water sources, attracts the highest concentration of wildlife year-round. Here, you'll encounter massive herds of buffaloes (some herds numbering over 1,000), elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. Predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs frequently patrol this valley hunting for prey. The Kidepo Valley, drier and more sandy with its seasonal river, is known for its scenic borassus palm forests, hot springs, and as the primary habitat for ostriches and rare bird species.

Beyond the "Big Game," Kidepo is a haven for unique smaller carnivores and rare ungulates. Keep your eyes peeled for bat-eared foxes, aardwolves, caracals, and jackals—species rarely seen elsewhere. The park also boasts 28 animal species found in no other Ugandan park, including the greater and lesser kudu. Whether you choose a morning drive to catch predators active before the heat, or an evening drive to witness the golden light over the Morungole Mountains, a game drive in Kidepo is a journey into Africa as it was a century ago—wild, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful.