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Apoka Safari Lodge

from $880 per person per night for 2026/27

A remote, luxury safari lodge in Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park

This lodge is part of the Wild Places portfolio and its sister properties include Clouds Mountain Lodge in Bwindi and Semliki Safari Lodge in Semliki. The lodge sits in an area with an abundance of wildlife including lions, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, zebra, hartebeest, waterbuck and many more. The lodge is very comfortable, with 10 expansive rooms, a swimming pool and stunning views.

Remote and intimate, in a park with great game

Very remote, expensive to get to with internal flights

About the location

Kidepo Valley is located in the very northern part of Uganda, bordering South Sudan. As such, its location is much drier compared to the rest of Uganda (which is very green and lush).

This is regarded one of Uganda’s most magnificent wilderness, with grasslands and savannahs extending out in all directions towards distant mountain ranges in Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan. Getting here involves a flight with Uganda’s internal airline operator.

Do see Parks & Regions on this page.

lodge Layout

Apoka Safari Lodge comprises of a large main area and 10 en-suite guest rooms surrounded by stunning rocky kopjes. The lodge looks out to the beautiful savannahs of Kidepo and the swimming pool is carved out of a large rock, so it all feels very natural and rustic, in the most luxurious of ways.

Do see our new Apoka Safari Lodge Picture Gallery further down this page.

Apoka Safari Lodge Accomodation

Apoka Safari Lodge has 10 large rooms in the rocky kopjes of Kidepo. The rooms have natural canvas walls, large sitting rooms and private verandas with plenty of furniture and places to relax, read and sprawl. The interior is cosy and fitting, with hand-woven carpets, plush towels and luxury duvets and dressing gowns.

Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.

Wildlife & Activities at Apoka Safari Lodge

You can enjoy the wildlife from the privacy of your veranda, your outdoor bathtub or the terraces of the main lodge. The best way to see the wildlife is up close: on foot, or in one of the open-top Landcruisers. The park is completely remote, with no other lodge, city or light in sight so you will feel like you have the park to yourself.

Don’t miss our Apoka Safari Lodge Wildlife Guide on this page.

How to book Apoka Safari Lodge

Please call us in the UK on the usual +44 1525 840 149 or email info@theafricaspecialists.com to check availability, best prices and what adventures you have in mind. We can plan and arrange it all for you and have been for over 20 years!

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Apoka Safari Lodge Highlights

Just some of the highlights of this hand-picked Kidepo Valley National Park lodge. Do call us direct for any other details or to help with planning and logistics.

Luxury Accommodation

10 large guest rooms

4WD Drive Game Safaris

Game drives & walking safari options

Cultural Activities

community visits available

Swimming Pool

Large swimming pool included

Open Lounge Area

Comfortable living area

Wifi Internet

internet connection available

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of wildlife should you expect to find around Apoka Safari Lodge for 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife around the Apoka Safari Lodge bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding wildlife that dwell in this part of the Kidepo Valley National Park…

Don't miss our full Africa Wildlife Guide right here.

What are your best safari trips & itineraries to Apoka Safari Lodge’s Kidepo Valley National Park for 2026/27?

Some of our most-popular tailor-made trips for the Kidepo Valley National Park that could include a stay at Apoka Safari Lodge include...
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What are the other best lodges in Kidepo Valley National Park for 2026/27?

We highly recommend the following lodges for Kidepo Valley National Park for 2026/27. These are all tried and tested by The Africa Specialists™ so don’t hesitate to call us with any queries over them or to check availability.

NB. All prices for properties exclude applicable park fees and are guide prices.

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When is the best time to stay at Apoka Safari Lodge in 2026/27?

Generally speaking, as the Apoka Safari Lodge is in Kidepo Valley National Park, we recommend booking stays here with us any time on the following timescales — depending on your preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans — but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then do call us any time to check your plans, costs and best options for a fantastic Apoka Safari Lodge stay in the 2026/27 season…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Don’t miss our full When to Visit uganda guide on our main uganda page.

Why travel with The Africa Specialists™?

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We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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Expert knowledge

We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
We make sure that the properties and guides are the best!

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Established in 2010, you can totally rely on us.
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Location

Kidepo Valley is located in the very northern part of Uganda, bordering South Sudan. As such, its location is much drier compared to the rest of Uganda (which is very green and lush). This is regarded one of Uganda’s most magnificent wilderness, with grasslands and savannahs extending out in all directions towards distant mountain ranges in Uganda, Kenya and South Sudan. Getting here involves a flight with Uganda’s internal airline operator.

Layout

Apoka Safari Lodge comprises of a large main area and 10 en-suite guest rooms surrounded by stunning rocky kopjes. The lodge looks out to the beautiful savannahs of Kidepo and the swimming pool is carved out of a large rock, so it all feels very natural and rustic, in the most luxurious of ways.

Rooms

Apoka Safari Lodge has 10 large rooms in the rocky kopjes of Kidepo. The rooms have natural canvas walls, large sitting rooms and private verandas with plenty of furniture and places to relax, read and sprawl. The interior is cosy and fitting, with hand-woven carpets, plush towels and luxury duvets and dressing gowns.

Activities

You can enjoy the wildlife from the privacy of your veranda, your outdoor bathtub or the terraces of the main lodge. The best way to see the wildlife is up close: on foot, or in one of the open-top Landcruisers. The park is completely remote, with no other lodge, city or light in sight so you will feel like you have the park to yourself.

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