Bird watching in Kidepo valley national park

Bird watching is one of the major activities in Kidepo national park and it can either be done early in the morning or in the evening with an experienced park guide who is knowledgeable about different bird species. There are top birding areas in Kidepo valley national park for example around Apoka rest camp, around the fringes of Narus valley, Namamkwenyi valley among others .

During bird watching, you will be able to view different bird species including superb sterling, ostrich, Abyssinian ground hornbill, clappertons francolin, purple heron, secretary bird, little green bee-eater, Kori bustard, Karamoja apalis, pygmy falcon, Egyptian vuture, Verreauxs eagle, black coucal, Marsh tchagra, Red billed oxpecker, purple grenadier, black breasted barbet, White bellied go away bird, Ethiopian swallow, superb starling, Jackson’s hornbills, Red and yellow barbet, Dark chanting goshawk, northern carmine bee-eater, rufous chatterer, golden pipit, chestnut weaver, Abyssinian scimitarbill, fox kestrel, rose ringed parakeet, steel-blue whydah among others.

Best time to go for bird watching in Kidepo valley national park

Bird watching in Kidepo valley national park can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the wet also known as the low season in the months of March to May and November because that’s the best period when bird lovers will be able to view variety of colorful and migratory bird species.

Where to stay during your bird watching safari in Kidepo valley national park

The park has a number of accommodation facilities where you can stay during your bird watching Uganda safari. The accommodations range from luxury, midrange, budget and campsites including Kidepo Savannah lodge, Apoka Safari lodge, Nga Moru Wilderness camp, Adere Safari lodge, Apoka Safari Camp among others.

What to pack for your birding safari in Kidepo valley national park

A field guide book to help you identify and describe different bird species in Kidepo valley national park.

Camera and extra batteries to take photos of different bird species viewed and also capture the moments.

A pair of binoculars to help you view small bird species and birds at a far distance.

Light rain jacket to protect you from rainfall because bird watching is best done in the wet or low season therefore it can rain anytime of the day.

Hiking shoes to keep your feet dry because bird watching in Kidepo valley national park involves walking in different areas like wetlands, savannah plains, forests among others.

Energy snacks and drinking water to keep you hydrated during your bird watching activity

Waterproof backpack to carry your birding items such as drinking water, camera, field book, rain jacket among others.