Uganda · national park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is a national park in Uganda, established in 1958, covering 1,399 km² (540 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Uganda's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 1,399 km²
- Established
- 1958
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ULU · 211 km
Nearest airports to Kidepo Valley National Park
- 1 ULU211 kmstraight line
- 2 SRT246 kmstraight line
- 3 JUB266 kmstraight line
Juba, South SudanMore about Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park is one of 11 national parks in Uganda. It covers 1,399 km² (139,900 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Uganda (13.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1958, 68 years ago — the first national parks in Uganda date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kidepo Valley National Park
The closest airport is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 211 km away — around 4 h 35 min by car; alternatively Soroti Airport (SRT, 246 km). Other national parks within reach include Nimule National Park (410 km²), Bandingilo National Park (10,000 km²), Sibiloi National Park (1,571 km²) and Murchison Falls National Park (3,893 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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