Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Uganda’s most remote and spectacular protected areas. Tucked into the northeastern corner of the country, the landscape is rich in biodiversity and culture, raw, rugged, and relatively unseen by most.
It features a mix of savannah plains, jagged mountain ranges, seasonal rivers, and extends into Kenya and South Sudan, forming a complex transboundary ecosystem. Elephants, buffaloes, lions and other species roam freely across KVNP, nine Central Forest Reserves, and pastoralist rangelands, posing unique challenges to peaceful coexistence between wildlife and communities.
Working with our partners, we support the Uganda Wildlife Authority as they strengthen protected area management and drive targeted species recovery efforts. We have a Carnivore & Scavenger Programme team permanently stationed in the park, and we provide critical support to law enforcement operations aimed at curbing illegal activity and enhancing wildlife protection.
Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) is central to our approach. These communities are often the first to feel the impacts of wildlife encroachment, climate change, and shifting land use. We are working closely with them to build resilience, through education, dialogue, and sustainable development initiatives tailored to the realities of life around the region.
We have also taken @EarthRangertech out of the control room and into the community. During recent engagements, we introduced community members to the platform, demonstrating how conservation technology is helping monitor wildlife movements, reduce conflict, and guide real-time decision-making. By demystifying the tech and showing its benefits, we’re bridging the gap between people and protection efforts, and building trust in the process. Because wildlife conservation doesn’t stop at the park boundary - it begins with people.
