12 Game Reserves in Uganda

12 Game Reserves in Uganda : Found in the heart of East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country with a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural wonders that all sightseers should surely get to visit and know more about the beauty that lies within the pearl.

Uganda has captivated the hearts and minds of sightseers and researchers at large due to numerous attractive sceneries that are all over the country giving great experiences to sightseers that come in the country.

Uganda boasts a landscape as varied as it is breathtaking from the Rwenzori Mountains up to the lovely Lake Victoria there is a lot to sight and marvel at while on any kind of adventure in the country.

Uganda’s wildlife population has continued to thrive because of the commitment to conservation from the government and the local communities managed by the Uganda wildlife safaris who are in charge of these activities.

Uganda also have numerous destinations in Uganda that are known for the numerous attractions that are within the country and these include the various national reserves that are in the country.

Uganda is known to have 12 national reserves that are located in different locations of the country and have a lot of safari thrills to venture while in the country you can include some of these when on your Uganda safari.

In this article join in with Achieve global safaris to experience the lovely attractions that are found in the country which is a thrilling experience in the country.

1. Toro-Semiliki wildlife reserve: located between the Kabarole and Ntoroko Districts in western Uganda in the same region as Semliki national park.
2. Kyambura wildlife reserve: this the best destination for birding safaris because it is home to bountiful bird species including; Falcons, African Skimmer, African Broad Bill, Pink Backed Pelicans and the White Tailed Lark among others.
3. Pian Upe wildlife reserve: there reserve is situated in Nakapiriprit District in North Eastern Ugandahome to several mammals including Roan antelopes, cheetahs, Serval cats, Elands, Zebras, Rock hyrax, waterbucks, common duiker etc.
4. Matheniko wildlife reserve: Matheniko wildlife reserve is found in the Karamoja sub-region North East of Uganda home to the Lesser Kudu, Roan Antelopes, Bright’s Gazelle and Ostriches hence a selected destination for a great safari adventure.
5. East Madi wildlife reserve: the reserve is known to be home to over 50 mammals, 181 bird species and 374 plant species and while at the reserve sightseers have the chance to sight a number of primates that can be seen including the Blue Monkeys, Colobus Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys and Red-tail Monkeys.
6. Kigezi wildlife reserve: Kigezi Wildlife reserve is the most thrilling destination for any sightseer to have a glance at the African elephants in the pearl of Africa with other animals that can be viewed include Kobs, Buffaloes Giant Forest Hogs, Bushbucks and Topis as well as multiple Bird Species.
7. Katonga wildlife reserve: Katonga Wildlife Reserve is home to over 40 mammal species which include; shy Sitatunga Antelope, African Elephants, Reedbuck, Uganda Kob, River Otter and Waterbucks with also numerous safari activities that a can be carried out in the destination.
8. Karuma wildlife reserve: Karuma Wildlife reserves abundant in primatealso home to Buffaloes, Leopards, Rothschild Giraffe, Elephants, Lions, and Antelopes like The Uganda Kobs, Oribis and Topis hence and ideal destination for a wildlife safari.
9. Kabwoya wildlife reserve: the reserve is located in the western rift valley trail between Murchison Falls Park and Kibale National Park and home to over 460 bird species to see which include; Western Nicator, Yellow-billed Oxpeckers, Black headed weavers, Grey Parrot, Northern Carmine Bee-eaters, Stripe breasted-tit, dwarf honey guide, Bare faced Go-away bird etc.

   

10. Bugungu Wildlife Reserve: Bugungu wildlife reserve is home to over600 Uganda Kobs, 1200 Oribis among other animals and 240 bird species, the national park is located at between the Bulisa and Masindi districts at the base of the rift valley escarpment to the western side of Murchison Falls National Park.
11. Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve: Bokora Corrridor Wildlife Reserve is located in North-Eastern Uganda in the Karamoja sub region and it’s a great birding destinations for species that are unique to the north eastern region.
12. Ajai Wildlife Reserve: when considering to have the most unique Uganda birding safari, the destination is none other than Ajai Wildlife Reserve which can be carried out through  nature walks and game drives to sight different wildlife.