Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo valley is one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks. This national park is 1,442 square kilometers. Kidepo is tucked into the corner of Uganda’s boarder with Sudan and Kenya and harbors scenery that can not be found in any other parks in east Africa. Kidepo is located in the north eastern part of Uganda in the Karamoja region. Its far better to go by air to this distanced national park in Uganda.
Species
Kidepo is largely dominated by the Savannah vegetation with over 86 mammal species including the elephants, giraffes, buffaloes,zebras,bush pig and predators including the black backed jackal, African hunting god, fox, cheetah, lions, leopards and so much more. 17 antelope species have been recorded.
The bird checklist is of 463 species recorded, including 56 raptors, pygmy falcon, tawny eagle, secretary bird, vultures.