Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo in Kidepo, Kidepo: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Kidepo, Kidepo
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A safari lodge at Karenga near Kidepo Valley National Park, with mountain views, a restaurant, a bar, a garden, a terrace and a children's playground.
What is Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo?
Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo sits at Karenga, about 9 km from Kidepo Valley National Park in northern Uganda. It has a restaurant, a shared lounge, a bar, a garden and a terrace with mountain views, and it provides a children's playground and outdoor play equipment. Free private parking and Wi-Fi are available.
It is one of the few lodges near Kidepo with explicit family facilities, and it works as a base for game drives into the park. The rooms are simple and comfortable, and the mountain views are the draw.
The lodge arranges guided game drives into Kidepo Valley National Park and provides family play facilities.
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- Children's playground Rare near Kidepo
- Mountain views The terrace is the draw
- Short drive to the park Good for game drives
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Good | Playground and garden |
| 3-5 years | Great | Playground and outdoor equipment |
| 6-9 years | Great | Playground and game drives |
| 10-12 years | Great | Game drives |
| 13+ years | Great | Full safari programme |
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Key details
- Price
- Entry from UGX 277
- Address
- Karenga, near Kidepo Valley National Park, Kaabong District, Kidepo
- Opening hours
- Lodge open daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking
- How long to plan
- Two to three nights
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Book ahead in peak season
- Payment accepted
- Card and mobile money at reception
What to expect when you visit
Check in at the lodge and settle into a room. The garden and terrace have mountain views, and the children's playground and outdoor play equipment are on site. Game drives into Kidepo are arranged at reception.
Allow two to three nights. It is a simple, comfortable base with genuine family facilities, and the park is a short drive away.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Is there a playground?
Yes, with outdoor play equipment.
How far is Kidepo?
About 9 km from the park.
How do we get there?
Fly to Kidepo from Entebbe, or drive.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Safety notes
Supervise children on the playground, keep them within the lodge grounds and follow the ranger on game drives.
Tickets and costs
- Toddler entry (0 if free)
- Free
- Ticket notes
Rooms from about SGD 277 per night for two adults. Children's playground and outdoor play equipment are provided. Confirm current rates at booking.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Children's playground, outdoor play equipment, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, game drives
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- Fly to Kidepo from Entebbe, then a lodge transfer
Plan your visit
- Combine with
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Apoka Safari Lodge
- Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- What to bring
- Binoculars
- sun hat
- insect repellent
- closed shoes
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo opening hours?
- Lodge open daily; check-in and check-out times confirmed at booking.
- How long do you need at Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo?
- Plan for Two to three nights.
- What payment methods does Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo accept?
- Mara Safari Lodge Kidepo accepts Card and mobile money at reception. It does not accept cash.
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