Game Reserves in Uganda : Game reserves in Uganda are only 12 in number and these famous Uganda wildlife reserves form a great part of Uganda safari attractions that fascinate tourists undertake Uganda safari visits. And these include.
Bugungu wildlife reserve
It was gazetted in 1968, Bugungu game reserve is a tinny wildlife reserve that shelters and protects the savannah grassland and seasonal wetland at the base of the great rift valley escarpment to western side of the enormous Murchison Falls National Park, Karuma wildlife reserve and the Bungungu wildlife reserve all found within north western Uganda between Bulisa and Masindi here are some of the attractions and activities in Bugungu wildlife reserve. And these include Uganda Kobs, warthogs, bushbucks, oribis, colobus monkeys, birds with over 240 birds and these include shoebill stork, black-bellied bustard, black-billed barbets many more and activities include nature walks, visiting local community, camping.
Best time to visit Bugungu wildlife reserve
It can be visited through out the year but it can best be visited in dry season in the months of June, September, February, and December it is when the attractions in the park are best viewed.
Bokora corridor game reserve
It is situated in north eastern uganda. This protected area was gazetted in 1964 and it covers an area of 2056 square kilometres of mainly dry plains spanning at mountain Napak on its northern side. It is one of the best reserves how ever the poor roads make it hard to be accessed, and these are some of the animals to encounter, Uganda Kobs, bright gazelles, hyenas, oribis, and there also birds like grey cuckoo-shrike, Jacksons hornbill, Hartlaubs Turaco. The cultural tours in Bokora corridor, here you get an opportunity to interact with the Karamojong’s and see their unique ways of living and outstanding cultural values, and tourists will get a chance to engage in day today activities like cattle grazing and many more things.
Accommodations in Bokora corridor game reserve
There is no accommodation with in the corridor but camping can be the best option because to so close to the wildlife.
How to get their
It can only be accessed by road and it 5 to 7 hours via mbale to Gulu them Bokoara corridor game reserve.
Ajai wildlife reserve
Ajai wildlife reserve is found in found in northern part of the country along western shores of the mighty Albert Nile near Arua district. During the safari in Ajai you will be able to encounter primates like olive baboons, white and black colobus monkeys and vervet monkeys reside in reserve and other mammals include warthog, heartbeats, uganda Kobs.
Best time to visit Ajai wildlife reserve
The reserve is open throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season because during the dry season roads are easily accessed since the route that heads to Ajai is muddy so in wet season it is a bit hard to access.
Kabwoya wildlife reserve
It is found along western rift valley between kibale national park and Murchison falls national park, in kiryandogo district the reserve has no predators making the guided hikes and nature walks safe. Kabwoya is also birding delight with over 460 bird species.
Karuma wildlife reserve
Karuma wildlife reserve is known for its greatest feature, the Karuma falls will give you an opportunity to see the abundant in primate life, while on nature walk here are some things you will encounter and these include antelopes, elephants, Uganda knobs, buffaloes, oribis to mention but a few.
Pian upe wildlife reserve
It is located in Nakapirit district in north eastern uganda. Visiting pian upe wildlife will give you a chance to climb mountain kadam, guided nature walks, wildlife viewing and cultural community visits, bird watching those are some of the activities to do while at pian upe wildlife reserve.
Toro Semliki wildlife reserve
Is located in western uganda, the Toro Semliki wildlife reserve it is a heaven for a wide range of species, including elephants, buffaloes’ leopards, hippos and crocodiles and it is a home of over 400 bird species. The reserve is divided into two sections the Semliki valley wildlife reserve and Toro game reserve. Toro game reserve is one of the most important game reserves in uganda, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife in their natural habitats, also birders will have a chance to view all the birds of their choice. Any visit willing to visit the uganda wild reserves should not miss out on Toro Semliki wildlife reserve.
Katonga wildlife reserve
It is located in western uganda it was established in 1996 covering an area of about 211 square kilometres, it is part of greater katonga river valley and katonga river is the neighbour, river kafu in the west. The wildlife that you can see include zebras, uganda Kobs water bucks, katonga wildlife reserve has less wildlife, though the visitor can enjoy the nature walks, cultural visits to the communities of Bahima who are surrounding it and enjoy the story telling, dances and music.
How to get their
It can be accessed by road
From Kampala through Kyegegwa which is the nearest town, and it is open throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season it is when you can enjoy activities well minus any hindrances.
Visiting the uganda wildlife reserves is gives the best opportunity and unique experience to visitors because of unique wildlife, cultural experiences, scenic views and adventure activities that make it a must for one not to miss out on visiting our different wildlife reserves whether you are an adventure seeker or nature enthusiast or culture. The opportunity is always for everyone.
