Luxury Lodges · Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
Apoka Safari Lodge
Overview
Set deep in the Kidepo Valley National Park, Apoka Lodge blends seamlessly among the endless hills and rocky outcrops. With only 10 guest rooms, this is intimate and remote at its best.
Kidepo is Uganda's most isolated National Park, located in the northern reaches of the country where the light is golden, the wildlife abundant and the skies are enormous. Elephants roam through the camp, lions perch on the nearby boulders as if posing for their close-up, and massive herds of buffalo are a part of the landscape
Apoka lodge is built in the traditional manner: canvas-walled rooms with high thatched roofs and big breezy windows open to the views. All rooms feature private outdoor bathtubs - deep tubs surrounded by big boulders - looking out over the landscape. The decor is neutral and natural: a palette of cream, stone and oatmeal allows the impressive scenery to take precedence and a massive rock-hewn pool brings respite to the hot sunny afternoons.
Guides, all from the local area, lead activities including walks, game drives in open vehicles and interpretive visits to the local Karamong villages or the secluded homestead of the fascinating hunter-gatherer Ik people.
As a showcase of the Natural World at its best, Kidepo is tremendously rich in all areas: cultural, wildlife, landscape and flora. Apoka Lodge is the ideal base from which to explore this beautiful area, boasting gentle staff, knowledgeable guides, a creative menu and lots of exceedingly comfortable areas to flop.
Suites & Rates
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Chalet
The 10 chalets at Apoka are all of the same standard and there are 4 twins and 6 doubles.They have been built with comfort in mind. Everything is handmade by local craftsmen, everything is...
Chalet
The 10 chalets at Apoka are all of the same standard and there are 4 twins and 6 doubles.They have been built with comfort in mind. Everything is handmade by local craftsmen, everything is...
Details
Good to know
Languages spoken
English, Swahili
Ideal for
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Property facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Gorilla Tracking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
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Apoka Safari Lodge - Kidepo Valley National Park
Activities
What you can do
Bush Breakfast
Combine your morning game drive with a wild breakfast experience. Instead of returning to the lodge for your meal, set up under the shade of a giant kigelia tree and have breakfast in the bush surrounded by wildlife.
Bush Walks
Guided walks out in the bush, learning about flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in the African Bush, follow the tracks, walk with zebra and giraffe, step in the footprints of elephant on a dry riverbed, examine plants and geological features. The excursions can be long or short (some can be full day excursions) and are tailored to the individual group with many routes available depending on the season.
Cultural excursions
Visit a local Karamajong village with an interpretative guide whose family still lives there. Learn the traditional ways of life, speak with the elders, participate in the storytelling and dancing and daily life. These visits are authentic immersive experiences, not put on for the tourist.
Game Drives
Two game drives a day are included in our daily rates and are usually done in the morning and in the late afternoon. We use open Landcruiser game-viewers. Our expert guides will discuss with guests what they hope to see and will tailor the outing based on these discussions.Snacks and drinks (included) are always brought on a drive and guests can stop and enjoy a drink and a nibble in the bush.Our guests are very likely to get up close and personal with Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Rothschild giraffe, Zebra, Buffalo, Waterbuck, roan antelope, Jackson's hartebeest, warthog, among many other savannah species. The birdlife is also excellent and the park boasts over 400 species.
Sundowners
African Sunsets are world famous, and nowhere is more spectacular and memorable than Kidepo for watching the sun drop towards the horizon. From vantage points on top of one of the many rocky outcrops, or on the edge of an animal filled watering hole, sit back and watch the show, G+T in hand as the sky shifts, phasing going through almost every colour of the spectrum in the space of just a few minutes. Make your way back to camp in the gathering darkness, keeping an eye out for the unique and unusual creatures that come out after dark.
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