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Lying in the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province on the far northern border with the Sudan, Kidepo Valley is Uganda’s most remote national park. Few undertake the journey to the park, but the spectacular beauty of this pristine wilderness impresses anyone that does, with its rugged mountain scenery and exceptional game viewing and birdwatching. For the visiting birder, Kidepo Valley National Park boasts a bird list of over 475 species, a total second only to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Amongst the host of dry, eastern "specials" not found in any other Ugandan national park are some of East Africa’s rarest and most sought after birds such as the Black-breasted Barbet and the Karamoja Apallis.