Jan
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Apoka Safari Lodge
Kidepo Valley, Uganda · National park
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Full board+ (FB+)
Full board meals, House drinks and 9 more
10 rooms
Double Chalet, Twin Chalet
All ages welcome
By air
via Kidepo Airfield
From about A$1,260
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Apoka Safari Lodge
Apoka Safari Lodge sits around a rocky outcrop above the Narus Valley in Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park. Its ten canvas-walled, thatched chalets have private verandas, indoor sitting areas and outdoor rock tubs. The main lodge overlooks the plains, while a swimming pool cut into the rock provides another place to pause between outings. Two shared game drives or walks each day are included, alongside meals, house drinks and laundry. Lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes are among the park's wildlife. This is a small lodge for travellers who want broad savanna views and time exploring on foot as well as by vehicle.
“Ten chalets, outdoor rock tubs and a rock-carved pool make a distinctive base for exploring Kidepo. We like it for repeat safari travellers and birders who want both game drives and guided walks.”
Best for
Repeat safari-goersBirders
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardCheetahElephantGiraffeZebraBirdlife
Kidepo combines lion and cheetah country with elephants, giraffes and more than 475 bird species.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Save 5% when booking four or more Wildplaces properties, with at least two nights at each property. The offer applies to the tariff valid to 31 December 2027.
Included
- Full board meals
- House drinks
- Bed night fees
- Shared local airstrip transfers
- Two shared game activities daily
- Laundry
- Sundowners
- Private veranda
- Outdoor rock tub
- Mosquito nets
- Sitting room
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Birdwatching
Not included
- Park fees
A conservation fee of USD 25 per person per night is added to every booking. Park entry fees are also extra.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Night drives cost USD 150 per vehicle for up to two guests, plus USD 50 for each additional guest. Private game drives cost USD 350 per vehicle per day. Karamojong village visits cost USD 45 per person and Ik visits USD 220 per person, both with a minimum of two guests; Ik visits depend on availability. Champagne, premium wines, liqueurs and gratuities are extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Double Chalet6 at the property · Canvas walls, Thatched roof, Private veranda, Outdoor rock tub, Sitting room, Mosquito nets
- Twin Chalet4 at the property · Canvas walls, Thatched roof, Private veranda, Outdoor rock tub, Sitting room, Mosquito nets
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kidepo Airfield
- Transfer
- Apoka Safari Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Kidepo Airfield
- Transfers
- Charter flights from Entebbe to Kidepo airstrip take about two hours. Road access requires a 4WD vehicle.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Accepted currencies
- USD, UGX
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Dry season, best game viewing
- February: Dry season, best game viewing
- March: Dry season, best game viewing
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Dry season, best game viewing
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Mar
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Wildlife viewing is available year-round.
Wildlife viewing continues during this part of the year.
May
GoodWildlife: Wildlife viewing is available year-round.
Wildlife viewing continues during this part of the year.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Wildlife viewing is available year-round.
Wildlife viewing continues during this part of the year.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Wildlife viewing is available year-round.
Wildlife viewing continues during this part of the year.
Dec
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season, with concentrated wildlife viewing.
Dry-season wildlife viewing, with animals more concentrated.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.