Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp – Your Wild Retreat Near Kidepo Valley National Park
Perched on a low ridge overlooking the savannah plains of Kidepo Valley National Park, Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp offers a unique wilderness experience where nature meets comfort. Located just outside the park’s Kalokudo Gate, this small, intimate camp provides uninterrupted views of the Narus Valley and the distant mountains of South Sudan.
It’s a place where travelers can disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with the raw beauty of Uganda’s most remote national park.
Accommodation at Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp
Nga’Moru, meaning “place of rocks” in the local Karimojong language, offers simple but comfortable lodging that stays true to the wild landscape.
Safari Tents: The camp offers spacious en-suite safari tents set on raised wooden decks. Each tent includes a large bed with mosquito netting, solar lighting, and private verandas with sweeping views.
Thatched Cottages: For guests preferring more solid structure, the camp also features a few traditionally built stone-and-thatch bandas. These are designed with natural materials and offer en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and panoramic views of the surrounding plains.
You won’t find luxury in the traditional sense, but you will find warmth, charm, and total immersion in nature.
Activities Around Nga’Moru
Game Drives in Kidepo Valley National Park
Nga’Moru is located just minutes from the park entrance. Game drives into Kidepo offer sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, ostrich, and hyena. The park is a birder’s paradise with 475+ bird species including the rare Karamoja apalis and clapperton’s francolin.
Cultural Tours to Karimojong Villages
Nga’Moru works with local communities to offer cultural encounters. Visit an authentic Manyatta homestead, learn about Karimojong traditions, and experience their unique dress, dances, and storytelling. These interactions are respectful, educational, and deeply enriching.
Nature Walks and Scenic Sundowners
Guests can take guided walks along the ridge near the camp, often encountering wildlife like zebra, bushbuck, and warthogs. The sunsets from the camp are legendary—enjoy a sundowner drink while watching golden light sweep across the valley floor.
Bird Watching
The rocky outcrops, grasslands, and nearby acacia forests attract a variety of birds. Guests often spot vultures, eagles, and ground dwellers right from their tent verandas.
Dining and Hospitality
The camp features a central dining and lounge area, where guests enjoy hearty meals and drinks while watching wildlife on the plains below. The kitchen serves a mix of local and international dishes, and the atmosphere is casual and communal, encouraging storytelling and shared experiences among guests.
Electricity is solar-powered, and while there’s limited connectivity, that’s part of the charm—Nga’Moru offers digital detox in the best way possible.
Getting There
Nga’Moru lies approximately
- 12 km from Kidepo Valley National Park’s Kalokudo Gate
- 10–11 hours by road from Kampala (via Gulu and Kitgum)
- 1 hour by air: Fly-in safaris from Entebbe or Kajjansi to Kidepo Airstrip, followed by a short transfer to the camp
Note: Gecko Safaris Africa can arrange private flights, 4×4 road transfers, and driver-guided safaris to make your journey easy and scenic.
Best Time to Visit
The dry seasons from December to March and June to August are ideal for wildlife viewing. During these periods, animals gather around permanent water sources, and visibility improves. However, the camp is open year-round, and the green season brings lush landscapes and fewer visitors.
Plan Your Visit with Us
Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp offers a safari experience like no other—raw, real, and rich in culture. Whether you’re seeking close encounters with lions, meaningful village visits, or the quiet of remote wilderness, this camp is your gateway.
Book your trip with Gecko Safaris Africa to include Kidepo, Nga’Moru, and guided cultural experiences in the Karamoja region. Let’s build your perfect off-the-beaten-track safari.
