Namamukweny valley is part of Kidepo Valley National Park which is situated in the northwestern parts of Uganda. Kidepo is the most far away national park from Kampala, the capital of the country, taking approximately 8-9 hours by road.
The name ‘Namamukweny’ is derived from a Karamojong word which means a place without any bird at all. Although this the meaning, you can be confused when you visit the valley because it keeps a wide variety of bird species.
Some of the bird species you can encounter in the Namamukweny valley are the Abyssinian roller bird, White crested turaco, and Eastern paradise whydah among others. These are commonly found here than in any other parts of Kidepo Valley National Park.
More activities around Namamukweny Valley
Apart from encountering a variety of bird species in Namamukweny valley, there are other several things that you can encounter. Don’t miss a panoramic view of the spectacular wilderness of Kidepo Valley National Park and other wildlife species in the same section.
You can also enjoy a safari game drive which is mainly done in the Narus Valley, giving you an opportunity of viewing wild animals. You can also enjoy sundowner safari inside the park, bird watching, Kidepo Mount Lonyil hike, and Karamojong cultural tour to get to know about the culture of the Karamojongs.
Don’t miss out on nature guided walks both in the wild inside the park and in the surrounding communities.
Though Kidepo Valley National Park is among the national parks rich in nature and wildlife, you can also enjoy similar safari experiences in nearby Murchison Falls National Park. You can also to go for a boat cruise safari along Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park or the lifetime encounter of the endangered mountain gorillas on your gorilla tracking safari in Uganda‘s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.