UWA Apoka Rest Camp

Budget Camp · Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

Budget

PlnrScore 48

Best time: Dec–Feb
Suggested stay: 2-3 nights
Health: Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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Basic but clean bandas managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority, located right inside the park at the Apoka headquarters. It's the most budget-friendly option for staying within Kidepo, ideal for self-drive and budget travelers.

Why stay at UWA Apoka Rest Camp

37 mammal species recorded nearby
Night drives offered
Welcomes children

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

15 (up to 30 guests)

Night drives

Offered

Children

Welcome

Dietary options: Basic meals available, self-catering facilities provided

Wildlife near this lodge

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

275

Species

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 UWA Apoka Rest Camp

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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