Wildlife Reserve · Karamoja (Moroto & Napak)
Matheniko & Bokora Wildlife Reserves
Semi-arid plains and hills in Karamoja, part of a wider conservation landscape stretching toward Pian Upe.
How to get there
By road from Moroto, the main town in Karamoja, or combined with Kidepo and Pian Upe.
What to find
Dry-country wildlife, Karamojong culture, and hiking around Mount Moroto and Mount Napak.
Overview
The Matheniko and Bokora Wildlife Reserves protect semi-arid savanna, rocky hills and seasonal rivers in the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, around the towns of Moroto and Napak.
Wildlife numbers are lower than in the national parks, but the landscapes are dramatic and wild, and the area is best experienced together with the culture of the Karamojong people and hikes in the surrounding mountains.
Highlights
- Vast, empty semi-arid landscapes
- Karamojong cultural encounters
- Hikes on Mount Moroto and Mount Napak
- Dry-country birds
Things to do
Cultural visits
Community-led visits to Karamojong homesteads (manyattas).
Hiking
Mount Moroto and the surrounding hills.
Game viewing
Guided drives, with modest wildlife numbers.
Best time to visit
The dry season (roughly November to March).
Getting there
By road from Moroto, or as part of a Karamoja loop with Kidepo and Pian Upe. Moroto has an airstrip.
Where to stay
Lodges and hotels in Moroto.
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Good to know
- Best for travellers interested in landscapes and culture rather than big game.
Permit prices, park rules and access can change. We always confirm the latest details when we plan your trip.