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Subjects :Kidepo National Park is a gem pristine landscapes. It is located in a remote region of Uganda on the border with South Sudan and Kenya. It 'a difficult place to get to because of the bad condition of the roads especially in case of heavy rains. But precisely for this reason the site is intact. The animals often graze at night in the middle of the bandas and the only lodge on the edge. Including a large and harmless elephant named Bull-Bull. It 'a great place to do landscapes, with a lush savannah set among the mountains, wildlife, with all those most wanted (the only exception is the rhino) and birdlife with hundreds of different species.
Recommended equipment :Definitely a canvas, then at least one wide-angle lens and tripod because some starry skies with the buffaloes and antelopes graze in front of you that do not happen often.
Best months :The best time to visit the park (and to be able to get there) is during the dry season from December to February / April. Personally, I've been there in late May when the grass is already green and I have to say that almost never rained.
How to get there :There are only two ways of access to Kidepo, it is in both cases of dirt roads. The first street called Northern route is considered the best part of Gulu, went from Kigtum, then by Karenga, leading to the west gate of the park. The second, the so-called Eastern route starts from Kotido, passes from Kaabong and Kapedo arriving at the gate east. I came from the North and spread from the East, I confirm that the first way is the simplest and is feasible even for those who do not have a car, there are in fact the means of transport (kigtum to Karenga traveling on trucks). The way east instead requires their own transport or we can take days (I found some passages with a jeep from an Italian NGO). Many choose to go directly into the park by plane. There is indeed a small airstrip. The flights depart from Kampala but do not have a regular basis (being a service reserved for tourists can be assumed that it is very expensive).
Visits :The entrance to the park costs $ 35 a day and you'll want to stop at least a couple of days. There are times but it should be notified of their arrival through the offices of the UWA (the body that manages the national parks in Uganda) which are found both in Kotido both Kigtum (then both access roads).
Notes :According to some, there may still be problems of safety on the roads. The situation that I have seen is absolutely quiet, it is advisable to check any form by the Park Authority that there are no problems, especially if you are moving with your own transportation.
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