Zebra Safari Lodge’s location allows a unique glimpse into naturally rich tapestry. Come and enjoy nature as you ‘Explore Uganda’ and get to know what makes Uganda ‘Uniquely Ours’ as the ‘Pearl of Africa. Zebra Safari Lodge invites tourists to come and experience the truly authentic adventure. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

 Zebra Safari Lodge offers breathtakingly wild game viewing and landscape. This lodge embodies the essence of East Africa: eco-friendliness and sustainability. Mastering the history and rich beauty, Kidepo Valley National Park offers intimate wilderness experiences. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Zebra Safari Lodge is a high-quality safari accommodation in traditional African setup, located in Uganda’s most popular conservation area. This lodge offers a wide range of accommodation options that are suitable for all types of tourists. Zebra Safari Lodge ranges from spacious luxury cottages to campsites for outlanders. The rooms are ensuite, spacious, and luxurious with natural light boosters.

Your stay at Zebra Safari Lodge is amazing—a truly unforgettable experience. Just sit, relax, and prepare to transcend your perception of “a real vacation” in the wilderness of Uganda.

Zebra Safari Lodge-Kidepo is situated on Plot 104, Kalukudo Village, just near the famous Kalukudo Gate in Opot Pot Parish in the newly carved out Karenga District, Karamoja Sub-region, North Eastern Uganda.

Zebra Safari Lodge-Kidepo offers five luxurious huge cottages, set out on a raised ground. Each of the spacious cottages has a private verandah with splendid views of the mighty, unending savannah vegetation of Kidepo Valley National Park, combined with a cool breeze of unpolluted air. Well-furnished with 1 king-size bed, all the cottages have an ensuite bathroom with 24/7 both cold and hot water showers running for handbasins and a fully functioning flushing toilet.

The spacious grass-thatched restaurant/dining and bar area gives travelers one of the best views of Kidepo Valley National Park. some views stretching up to Southern Sudan as you enjoy your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Zebra Safari Lodge Restaurant offers a set menu of 2 course meals for lunch and 4 course meals for dinner categorized based on the dietary requirements. The bar is well stocked with a variety of wines, water, beers, and spirits.

Kidepo Valley National Park is perched in the northeastern corner of Uganda in the Karamoja region, bordering Kenya and South Sudan. Kidepo Valley National Park occupies a total area of 1,442 square kilometers and protects different animal species such as buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, bat-eared foxes, lions, leopards, oribi, Jackson's hartebeest, kudus, klipspringers, elands, and over 480 bird species recorded, including Karamoja Apalis and ostriches, among many more.

Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park

Game driving is a top-notch activity in Kidepo Valley National Park. Tourists can discover the open Savannah plains in a pop-up safari 4x4 wheel vehicle with an experienced driver guide. Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park can be done in two sessions, such as the morning game drive, the afternoon game drive, and the night game drive, where tourists can see wild animals when they are so active.

Game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park are done in two sections, like Kidepo Valley and the Narus Valley. During your game drive, you will be able to see different wild animals such as elephants, lions, zebras, waterbucks, bushbucks, waterbucks, buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kobs, Jackson's hartebeest, spotted hyenas, bohor reedbucks, oribi, leopards, and cheetahs.

Bird watching in Kidepo Valley National Park

Kidepo Valley National Park accommodates over 480 bird species, including savannah birds, forest birds, and migratory birds, among others, which makes Kidepo Valley National Park one of the best bird-watching destinations. Bird watching in Kidepo Valley National Park is best done in specific areas such as Apoka Rest Camp that is located near the fringes of Narus and Namukwenyi Valley, where many tourists can spot different bird species such as red-billed oxpecker, Verreaux's eagle, scarlet-chested sunbird, northern carmine bee-eater, greater kestrel, black-breasted barbet, Abyssinian ground hornbill, pygmy falcon, purple grenadier, golden pipit, Dark Chanting Goshawk, superb starling, Clapperton’s francolin, fox kestrel, white-bellied go-away bird, Jackson's hornbill, Karamoja apalis, and ostrich, among others.

Nature walks/hiking in Kidepo Valley National Park

Nature walking in Kidepo Valley National Park is another interesting activity where tourists get out of their comfort of the safari vehicle and venture the park on foot in the company of a knowledgeable park guide and an armed park ranger that protects tourists from any danger. Kidepo Valley National Park offers different nature walk sectors such as the Kakine circuit, within the Rionomoe trail, around Apoka camp, guided nature walks via the Narus Valley, and Namamukweny Valley, among others. During your guided nature walk, you can easily get personal with different wildlife species like zebras, elephants, and reedbucks.

Community tour in Kidepo Valley National Park

A community tour in Kidepo Valley National Park takes tourists to interact with the local people within the neighboring communities. During the community visit, you will be able to tour Lorukul village as you interact with the Karamajong people, learn more about their culture, lifestyle, tradition, and way of life, and visit their traditional home.

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Kidepo Valley National Park is visited all year round, although the best time is in the dry season of June, July, August, September, and again from December to February because during this time there is less rainfall in Kidepo Valley National Park, therefore vegetation is short, which makes wildlife viewing much easier, and during the dry season, countless animals gather around the Narus valley to take water so you can spot so many animals.

Where can I stay in Kidepo Valley National Park in 2025/2026?

Kidepo Valley National Park offers endless accommodation facilities ranging from budget lodges, midrange lodges, and luxury lodges where tourists can stay during their Uganda adventure safari. These lodges include Apoka Safari Lodge, Adere Safari Lodge, Kidepo Savannah Lodge, Nga Moru Wilderness Camp, Mara Safari Lodge, Katrum Lodge, and Apoka Rest Camp, among others.