Acaki Lodge Amid Kidepo Valley National Park
Acaki Lodge is found between Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park. Are you planning to visit Kidepo Valley National Park after exploring Murchison Falls National Park, and looking for a perfect stop point to spend overnight or enjoy a nice meal? Let’s introduce to you the incredible Acaki Lodge. This accommodation facility is the apex of hospitality in Kitgum and is known for providing International standards as well as unbeaten comfort with a special touch of the local culture. This midrange Lodge is incredibly set between Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Parks hence making it a perfect stop for travelers exploring these two wonderful wildlife safari destinations, especially those looking to unwind/rest without having to go through the long drive (6-7 hours).
Acaki Lodge is set at the gatehead of Kitgum Town, and is halfway between two of Uganda’s most popular National Parks, especially for visitors heading to Kidepo Valley National Park, and accentuates the once-long drive from Kampala. It comfortably sits on a large 20-acre verdant plain on the pristine banks of the Alango stream. It sits on an area that used to be a garbage dump thus considered a conservation miracle because the area is now said to be a green park as well as a testimony of ecotourism. The Lodge’s name was derived from an Acholi word “Acaki” which means “Genesis”.
Rooms and amenities at Acaki Lodge
Featuring 10 chalets that were typically built with local raw materials and grass thatching, Acaki Lodge also has two tents and provides an opportunity for travelers to experience the culture of the Acholi people first-hand. These spacious rooms have large beds with mosquito nets, a vast sitting area with hand-crafted chairs and tables, cloth racks, and private bathrooms. These luxurious rooms also open into the lush garden hence making it the ideal option for visitors yearning for a private and intimate stay in a peaceful/tranquil setting.
Facilities and services offered at Acaki Lodge
Acaki Lodge has a conference facility and corporate retreat venue for meetings, workshops, weddings, birthdays, and other functions. There is also a beautiful garden that provides a wonderful backdrop for photography during your functions.
The restaurant and lounge area is where most meals are enjoyed. There’s a children’s park and play area close by thus making the property wonderful for family outings/weekend getaways. Acaki Lodge has an Amphitheatre for cultural events, hence the reason it is popular. Additionally, salon and gym facilities are within the reach of guests staying at this incredible Lodge.
Activities that can be enjoyed by Acaki Lodge guests.
Acaki Lodge not only provides comfortable accommodation but is also a strategic location for guests hoping to explore the numerous attractions within/around the area. It provides easy access to Amuru hot springs, St. Janaan Luwum’s Shrine in Mucwini, Aruu Falls, the Lalikan Bird Sanctuary popular for being a breeding ground for Ostriches in Kidepo, and the Sir Samuel Baker’s Fort Patiko.
