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Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Valley | Timbuktu Travel
Kidepo Valley

Apoka Safari Lodge

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About Apoka Safari Lodge

Escape to another world
Wild, unrestrained and jam-packed with an astonishing amount of wildlife, nothing prepares you for the remoteness of Kidepo Valley. Even more surprising then is Apoka, the beautiful 10-room lodge in the heart of the park. Built entirely by local craftsmen, it’s as sustainable as it is stylish and all rooms have been designed to make the most of the glorious surroundings, from the ever-glinting golden plains to the jagged rocky outcrops. Activities are superb and as the only lodge in the entire 1,500 square kilometres, the park is yours and yours alone. Apoka may be as far from civilisation as you could possibly get, but that’s all part of the charm.
Kidepo Valley , Uganda
From $930 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

From its commanding position on the slops of a rocky kopje, the main lounge and dining area has incredible views over the horizon-bending landscape. Stuffed with low-slung armchairs and chunky wooden tables, the open-sided building is spacious and breezy with plenty of shady spots to hide away in. Down a few steps is the rock-carved swimming pool; flop on a lounger and spend a lazy afternoon watching the wildlife at the waterhole below, before dinner is served at the grand, white-clothed table.

The rooms

Raised on stilts and dotted along the kopje, the 10 guest cottages are cool, creamy and sublimely relaxing. Every feature, from the enormous, hand-carved beds to the easy armchairs and the rain showers in the ensuite, has been perfectly thought out by someone with exquisite taste. Outside, each has a large shaded veranda and a stone carved bathtub – so throw on one of the fluffy robes and settle into being away from it all…

Activities

Activities at Apoka are numerous, very well organised and very flexible too. The wildlife in the park is magnificent and a real testament to how far Uganda has come under the Amin poaching years. Head out on a game drive and cruise through vast herds of buffalo and frolicking elephant, walk amongst skittering zebra and towering giraffe or stay put with your binos and spot the birdlife flitting above. Whatever you do, Kidepo never disappoints.
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How to book Apoka Safari Lodge

How do I book Apoka Safari Lodge?

Apoka Safari Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Apoka Safari Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Apoka Safari Lodge?

Stays at Apoka Safari Lodge start from around $930 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Apoka Safari Lodge

Uganda

Kidepo Valley National Park

One of the most remote parks on the entire continent, this is rugged and remote safari at its best.