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    Apoka Safari Lodge

    Luxury Lodge · Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

    Ultra luxury
    PlnrScore 55
    Best time
    Dec–Feb
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    The premier luxury lodge in Kidepo, offering spacious cottages with stunning views of the Narus Valley. Known for its exceptional service, private verandas, and a unique rock pool. Wildlife often seen from the lodge grounds.

    Why stay at Apoka Safari Lodge

    • Intimate: only 10 rooms
    • 37 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Night drives offered

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    10 (up to 20 guests)

    Night drives

    Offered

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    WiFi

    Available

    Eco credentials

    Solar-powered, uses local materials, supports community initiatives

    Dietary options
    Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available upon request

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    275

    Species

    37

    Mammals

    184

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Hartebeest29 sightings
    • Abyssinian Roller27 sightings
    • African Buffalo27 sightings
    • Common Warthog26 sightings
    • Plains Zebra26 sightings
    • Side-striped Jackal24 sightings
    • Rock Hyrax22 sightings
    • Waterbuck19 sightings
    • Clapperton's Spurfowl19 sightings
    • Yellow-billed Shrike17 sightings

    Best time to stay at Apoka Safari Lodge

    Best months:
    January
    February
    December
    Jan
    Excellent25°C14mm
    Feb
    Excellent27°C7mm
    Mar
    Great27°C33mm
    Apr
    Great25°C85mm
    May
    Great24°C79mm
    Jun
    Great24°C64mm
    Jul
    Good23°C123mm
    Aug
    Great23°C90mm
    Sep
    Great24°C58mm
    Oct
    Great24°C61mm
    Nov
    Great25°C36mm
    Dec
    Excellent25°C14mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Kidepo Airport (HUKD)

    21 km from the park

    International airport

    Juba International Airport (JUB)

    265 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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