Apoka
As Remote as You Can Get
Uganda’s Wild Heart
Apoka Safari Lodge is built around a picturesque rocky outcrop overlooking the Narus Valley in Kidepo Valley National Park—Uganda’s most remote wilderness. The vast golden-green plains are punctuated with craggy outcrops, revealing an even bigger sky at night. Under this canopy of impossibly bright stars, this is where we’re reminded that the Earth is round.
As the only full-service lodge inside the national park, Apoka offers an unfiltered connection to pristine wilderness. Lions roam the plains, leopards rest in acacia trees, and cheetahs—found only in Kidepo—stalk the savanna. And often, you’ll see it all without leaving your private veranda.
Experience Kidepo
- Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras
- Birding: 475+ species including ostriches and rare raptors
- Game Drives:Open-top vehicles with resident guides
- Walking Safaris: Approach wildlife on foot with armed guides
- Swimming Pool: Carved from natural rock
- Outdoor Tubs: Soak while watching wildlife
- Community: Visits to Karamojong villages
Lodge Details
10 canvas-walled chalets
4 twins, 6 doubles
Private verandas
With far-reaching views
Outdoor rock tubs
For daytime soaks or nighttime bubble baths
Panoramic views
Main lodge on stilts
Huge rock-carved swimming pool
A natural rock-hewn swimming pool, with sweeping views of the savanna.
Private dining tower
A secluded dining tower rising above the plains, offering panoramic vistas and absolute privacy.
No fences
Wildlife wanders through camp
Location
Getting There:
Charter flights from Entebbe (2 hours)
Best Time:
Year-round, with dry seasons (Dec–Mar & Jun–Sep) offering concentrated wildlife viewing.
Combine With
Papa’s Camp, or soon, to Kulu Ora—our newest base in Murchison Falls for a comprehensive northern Uganda wilderness experience.
Exclusive Location
The only lodge inside Kidepo Valley National Park
Walking Safaris
Walk among giraffe and zebra on guided nature walks
Wilderness Dining
Bush breakfasts and sundowner cocktails in spectacular settings
Safari Vehicles
Specially converted open-top Land Cruisers designed for photography
“Watching elephants from our outdoor bathtub while the sun set over the plains was simply magical. Kidepo feels like Africa as it was meant to be.”
Sarah & James, UK
Conservation & Community Impact
Protecting Kidepo's Wilderness
Our presence in Kidepo supports anti-poaching efforts through ranger funding, creates sustainable employment for local communities, and helps preserve one of Africa’s last truly wild places. By choosing Apoka, you’re directly contributing to the conservation of this remarkable ecosystem, with $25 from each night supporting the WildPlaces Conservation Foundation’s work in critical wildlife areas.
Our Lodges & Camps
From forests where gorillas roam to savannas where lions hunt, our lodges invite you into Uganda’s most remarkable wild places.