Kidepo Valley

Kidepo Savannah Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Kidepo Savannah Lodge?

Stays at Kidepo Savannah Lodge start from around US$290 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.

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Kidepo Savannah Lodge

About Kidepo Savannah Lodge

An authentic tented camp in Uganda's extraordinary northern safari park.

Uganda's landscape is seductive, from its snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains to immense Lake Victoria, from remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Murchison Falls National Park. Set in its northeast, Kidepo National Park is a rolling, short-grass savanna sprawl of 1,442 square kilometres, ringed by mountains. Here you'll find a fabulous spectrum of wildlife, from elephant and lion to zebra, antelope, and more antelope. Kidepo Savannah Lodge sits just outside the park, with boundary-less accesses. Stationed on a small rocky outcrop, this tented camp offers terrific service, modest luxury and a truly uncommon vantage of the Narus Valley.

Kidepo Valley , Uganda

From $290 per person/per night

Safari

12 Rooms

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The property

The lodge, inspired by its savanna surroundings, wide grasslands, rocky outcrops, and manyatta architecture of the local Karamajong people, sits on a slope. You'll be drawn to the main area's thatched open-sided structure, where lounging options are ample and the 270-degree views are breathtaking. What's more, zebra and waterbuck habitually draw near, making for great armchair game watching. The food doesn't disappoint; buffet breakfasts are fresh and bountiful, the beer is cold and the four-course dinners are terrific.

The rooms

Meru-style safari tents are built on elevated platforms. Inside each is a very modestly (though stylishly) furnished room, with a pair of twin beds, crisp, white linens and duvets, and bright Masai blankets. Out front is a furnished, open-air veranda, from which you'll have a view of Africa as it used to be 50-plus years ago. Abutting the rooms is a sturdy stone and thatch cottage-like structure, home to the "en-suite" bathroom, with flush toilets and hot showers.

Activities

Self-driving in the park is permissible, but guided drives offer insider knowledge that's really valuable. Expect to see mammals such as wild dog, bat-eared fox, cheetah, hyena, caracal and aardwolf, hartebeest and giraffe, along with 475 recorded bird species. Walks allow you to immerse yourself in the landscape – these take place along the Lomej Mountains and cut through the Narus Valley. Visit a local village, or the Kanangorok Hot Springs, said to have healing powers for skin diseases.

Why we love it

The combination of authentic tented structures and high-class attention to detail makes Kidepo an above-average option.

Insiders Tip

If you're looking to save some pennies, take the 'non-self contained' tent option. The bathrooms for these are in a shared block but the facilities are spic-and-span and easy to access.

Something to think about

Hot water can be an issue here so be warned! Water in the region, in general, is scarce and all drinking water is sold by the bottle.

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How to book Kidepo Savannah Lodge

How do I book Kidepo Savannah Lodge?

Kidepo Savannah 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 Kidepo Savannah 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 Kidepo Savannah Lodge?

Stays at Kidepo Savannah Lodge start from around $290 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.

Uganda

Kidepo Valley National Park

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