Have you ever desired to participate in filming within an African Wilderness? This is very possible within a Ugandan National Park. Due to the high demand and need for the activity, you will ve required to have enough Logistical support and time to organize for a filming safari in the National Parks.
A fee is charged for filming in the National Parks and this depends on the number of people in the crew and the duration of filming in the specified National Park. Fees are in form of vehicle and tourists’ entrance fees and monitoring fees.
With all the interesting attractions in this National Park, it is one of the perfect places for filming in the Wilderness. In 2017, it was voted the third best National park in Africa by CNN hence making it the must-visit destination by tourists on Safaris in Uganda. Situated in the remote North-eastern corner of Uganda, this National park offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for filming, culture, wildlife viewing and scenery viewing among others.
This destination offers an experience of a typical African Wilderness because it is rich with wildlife species like no other place in Uganda, yet at the same time is less thronged by tourists hence offering an authentic Wilderness experience. Due to its remoteness, it requires thorough preparations to make your filming safari successful which may also require to book with a reputable tour and travel company to organize the safaris through purchasing (acquiring) the UWA filming permits, accommodation, media cards and transportation to and from the National Park.
Interesting Things to Film within Kidepo Valley National Park
Some of the phenomenal wildlife species you will encounter during filming include four of the Big five animals (Cape Buffaloes, large herds of Cape Buffaloes, African Lions and leopards), Striped Hyenas, Rothschild giraffes, Zebras, Antelopes such as the Uganda Kobs, Common Elands, Topis and Defassa waterbucks among others as well as the large bird species such as the Ostriches. Not only that, the spectacular landscape of the Kidepo Valley National Park and the surrounding Hills are worth capturing during a Uganda filming safari.
Cultures of the people of Karamoja cannot be ignored when thinking of filming within Kidepo Valley National Park. Therefore, those interested in the interesting cultures of the Karamajong should consider filming them without leaving out the IK people who occupy Mount Morungole.
Places to Stay while Filming in Kidepo Valley National Park
Although limited, there are comfortable accommodation facilities for tourists interesting in filming within this remote savannah National Park. There are four main Safari Lodges that include Apoka Safari Lodge (for luxury), Nga’ Moru Wilderness Camp for midrange, Kidepo Savannah Lodge (midrange) and Apoka Rest Camp for budget options.
When planning a filming safari, contact us and we shall acquire the filming permits, clear the filming equipments, book for transport and accommodation, and acquire media cards on your behalf. A trip to Kidepo Valley National for a filming safari is one of the most unforgettable things you will ever do for a lifetime.