Lomej Hills in Kidepo Valley National Park. Credit Achieve Global Safaris
Lomej Hills is one of the numerous stunning Hills found in Kidepo Valley National Park and is just a stone throw (short drive) from the Park Headquarters. These hills are wonderful spot for watching animals and spotting lots of bird species. Here, visitors have chances of spotting the mountain reedbucks.
The beautiful hills of Lomej also provide views of other wildlife species of Kidepo Valley National Park. These include; bush pigs, lesser and greater kudu, warthogs, common elands, Defassa waterbucks, giraffes, Hartebeests, Bohor reedbucks, Oribis, Cape buffaloes and zebras among others. Are you interested in birding within Kidepo valley National Park? The Lomej Hills are one of the places that you can’t afford to miss as sights of Egyptian vultures, Ostriches, Pygmy falcon, Kori bustard and others are unavoidable.
Activities On or Around Lomej Hills
Guided nature walks or hiking
The Lomej Hills are mainly reached on foot within 4-5 hours and these guided nature walks/hikes begin at 7:00am. If you are interested in short hikes/guided walks, you can opt for the two-hour option that transverses through the Narus Valley. This extends for about 5 kilometers radius from Apoka visitor center.
Bird watching
You can’t talk of bird watching in Kidepo valley National Park without mentioning Lomej Hills, because it offers lots of bird species that you might not encounter in other areas. Expect to see Pygmy falcons, Jackson’s hornbills and so much more.
When Is the Best Time to Explore the Hills?
Whether it’s a hike or bird watching adventure, Lomej Hills are best explored during the dry season when slopes are less muddy and slippery hence making it less challenging to pass through. However, even visitors that opt for the wet season are able to discover these hills, but should expect more challenging hikes that usual.
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