Self Drive Guide to Kidepo Valley National Park – Tips, when to book, Game drives and 4×4 car rental to Kidepo Guide
Are you planning to visit Uganda soon? You probably need a self drive to Kidepo Valley national park before driving to this nature-rich park. As of recent, car rental companies in Uganda has stopped their clients from driving to the northern part of Uganda and this is because of the bad roads in the region and insecurity. However, with this self drive to Kidepo valley national park guide, you will be able to decide whether to go there or not.
Self drive to Kidepo valley national park starts with a decision to go explore the hard-to-find nature of Africa specifically Uganda. Since Kidepo is one of the greatest tourist attraction in Uganda, its always among the top places tourists consider while planning their trips. However, due to some factors, some tourists leave this exciting park out of their safari itinerary especially those on self drive Uganda tour. This self drive to Kidepo valley national park explains to you why this is the case.
Why self drive to Kidepo Valley National Park?
Kidepo valley national park is one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa. It has a unique offer to tourists with wildlife animals, birds, vegetation and surrounding cultural encounters. A self drive through Kidepo Valley national park is rewarding and worth every penny spent.
Why self drive guide to Kidepo valley national park?
A self drive guide to Kidepo Valley national park is needed because of the following reasons;
- Roads in poor conditions: The roads in Kidepo valley national park are not tarmacked and during the rainy seasons they are always sleepy making it hard to use on a game drive. Also there are areas where the roads have potholes and a small car cant go through. This why here at Your Drive Uganda only allow big 4X4 SUV cars like 4×4 land cruiser Prado, 4×4 land cruiser V8 and 4×4 land cruiser GX to go for self drives in Kidepo.
- Insecurities: Kidepo national park is located in the northern Uganda neighboring south Sudan. Dues to insecurities in South Sudan, the are near Kidepo are sometimes attacked by cattle rustlers and rebles. This makes a self drive to Kidepo national park sometimes challenging. However, recently the government of Uganda has ensured that there is maximum security in the area and we can reliably inform you that its 100% save to travel to Kidepo.
When is the best time for a self drive to Kidepo Valley national park?
The best time is during the dry seasons when the roads in the park are in better conditions (June to September and December to February). However, if you are driving a big 4×4 SUV, you can visit Kidepo even in the rainy season.
How to book a self drive to Kidepo Valley National Park
We do offer self drive safaris to Kidepo Valley national park from as low as $70 per day. To book a 4×4 car with us, visit our contact page, fill in the information and send. Our team will get back to you immediately with discounted offers.
Now that you have read the self drive guide to Kidepo Valley national park, you can confidently book a trip to this park with us!