Apoka Safari Lodge located in Kidepo National Park in northeastern Uganda that has been under renovation and is set to turn into a top tourism destination providing accommodation to the rising numbers of visitors to the National park.

Kidepo, which borders Sudan and Kenya, has great scenic beauty comprising the windswept grasslands and rare animals like cheetahs, ostriches, hyenas, lions, elephants and large herds of buffaloes.

Jonathan Wright, the investor under Uganda Safari Company Ltd said that Apoka now worth $1m (sh1.8b) in investments, is a new product from what is offered in western Uganda. It is to provide luxury accommodation in one of the remotest parts of the country and could accommodate between 20 to 30 guests per night.

Apoka, which is to be launched in March at a ceremony where the Netherlands ambassador is expected to attend, would attract high spenders and has been earmarked for international market and to also promote domestic tourism.

Wright said Apoka was built in the 1950s, but has been turned into a luxury lodge with a swimming pool that is almost complete after 14 months of reconstruction. It is a dry land savannah that is comparable to nothing, with its only problem being remote.

The lodge will be opening with its first clients mid next month and the clients would be flying from Entebbe and later from Kenya.The lodge is a sign of the developing hospitality sector in Uganda, promoting tourism, accommodation and hospitality services in the country.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News