Kidepo Valley National Park has arguably the most diverse fauna of any park in Uganda. All the are present, though are more easily seen at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, where they can be tracked on foot en route from the capital Kampala. Carnivores include , , , , , and . The park is home to a dozen antelope species, including , , , and .
Wildlife Highlights
Kidepo can offer excellent viewing, and you might encounter dust-kicking herds of up to 4,000 . Although there is no guarantee that you will spot , and , all three are seen with some frequency. Localized dry-country species include , , , , and . Five primate species are present, most notably the ground-dwelling . Lucky visitors might spot the endangered or , the latter a wetland antelope more normally associated with South Sudan.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time for wildlife viewing is during the Dry season (September to March). It is particularly good from November onwards, when animals gather around permanent water sources. In the Wet season (April to August), animals disperse from the valleys and move to higher ground, where they are more difficult to locate.
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