Uganda wildlife safari in Pian Upe wildlife game reserve

Uganda wildlife safari in Pian Upe wildlife game reserve: Pian Upe wildlife game reserve is the second largest conservation area after Murchison falls national park, the game reserve covers an area of 2,788 sq kilometers north of Mount Elgon and is under the management of Mount Elgon Conservation Department, located in Nakapiripirit district in Karamoja district in northeastern Uganda, with a total of 8 districts covering or closely to the game reserve which includes, Moroto, Amudat, Napak, Kween, Katakwi, Kumi, Bukedea, Bulambuli.

Pian Upe Game Reserve is home to enormous rock Pythons and the largest Lizards in Pian Upe are the Savannah monitors other common reptiles include common Agama, Skinks, Chameleons and Geckos and also Harmless water snakes are found here. Carnivores like Jackals, cival, spotted hyenas, Cheetah, and Wild cats. The Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is gifted with numerous mammal species like lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes. The game reserve also contains wildlife such as plain zebras and common elands, oribis and the only unique roan remaining antelope in Uganda. A Large and common mammal in the Pian Upe game reserve include; Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Giraffe, Buffalo, Waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Mountain reedbuck, Roan antelope, Jackson’s hartebeest, and oribis among others. Most of the Eland, Topi, and Zebra migrate into the reserve to breed from the North Bokora and Matheniko reserves and migrate northwards when the rains begin. Birds include ostrich, secretary bird Sagittarius, and uncommon yellow-billed shrike.

Pian Upe Game Reverse is also home to over 330 incredible bird species which is endemic in the region which makes it a home of birding haven for world bird lovers. The uncommon birds spotted while in your Uganda safaris in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve include the uncommon ostrich, great Hartlaub’s bustard, white headed buffalo weaver and Jackson’s hornbill and they are all protected within Loporokocho swamp. As well, tourists to this remarkable Reserve have a chance to see numerous primates like vervet monkeys and unique olive baboons are also found in Pian Upe Wildlife game reserve

Uganda wildlife safari in Pian Upe wildlife game reserve: Amazing things to do.

Game drives

guided game drive along the landscape of the Pian Upe wildlife reserve provides an opportunity to observe a variety of uncommon animal species found at Pian Upe wildlife game reserve such as Ostriches, Roan Antelope, and the Cheetah. Pian Upe is the only place in the Ugandan destinations where you can spot the Roan Antelopes. Guided wildlife safaris in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve also expose s you to reserve’s plenty of species of wildlife including cape buffaloes, greater kudu, side stripped jackals, hartebeest, lions, zebras, dik-dik, Aardvark, Uganda Kobs, spotted hyenas, leopards, civets among others.

Nature walks

Nature walks can also be arranged by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The nature walks present a visitor with a unique way to explore and experience the natural beauty of Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda.

Bird watching

Pain Upe game reserve presents a huge population of birds with the national parks. In terms of bird population, Pian Upe is ranked as the second bird haven destination after Queen Elizabeth national park. The most attractive bird species here is the giant Ostriches. Ostriches are only find in the vast dry plains. During your birdwatching safari in the Reserve, you will have the opportunity to spot different bird species such as Abyssinian ground hornbill, superb starling, Karamoja apalis, cranes, darters, grass birds, heros, lapwings, plover, turacos, weaver birds, hawks, owls, vultures, cormorants, African eagles among others. The reserve has not been studied extensively by bird researchers and it is believed that there are other species yet to be discovered. The best place for birding here is the Cheposukunya hot springs

Cultural encounter

 Pian Upe Wildlife game reserve is surrounded and closed by the Karamajong and Kalenjin Communities. They are known nomadic pastoralists who depend on their livestock for survival in this region. Their precious culture is unique and they have kept it despite the continuous exposure to globalization. While on a guided cultural visit to a local Karamojong settlement, you will be exposed to a rare unique cultural music, dance and drama performance of the mighty Karamojong. Their dance is called “Edonga” dance. The best place to learn this interesting Karamoja traditional culture it is in the new Karamoja cultural museums located at the foothills of Mt. Moroto and during the cultural festivals which happen every year. This place holds a large collection of items that describe the culture of the karamojongs.

Rock climbing

Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is also surrounded by rocks and mountains, those who love adventure and exploring the rocks or climbing the less challenging Mount Kadam (3063m) or try Mount Moroto about 3083m. If mountain climbing is your passion, then a visitor has a mile reason to visit Pian Upe game reserve which in most cases conducted at Mount Akadam in Eastern Uganda.

 Cave exploration

Pian Upe wildlife reserve holds some of the giant rocks, the hidden the ancient rock painting such as the Napendio (rock) cave and, Napedet cave, these cave in Pian Upe are referred as sacred by the local communities around but also these caves hide interesting paintings of wild animals like Baboons and Antelopes, these paintings are back to thousands of years ago when the first humans settled in the Karamojong region. Napedet cave is located at the former key hunting rea for the Pokwot. It is in this cave where the meat was roasted and shared among the hunters of the region. They’re cooking stones over 500 years back can still be seen here and the walls of the caves are designed with ancient art appearing animals like Elands, Warthogs, Roan Antelopes and Giraffes.

Best time to go for a wildlife safari in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Pian Upe wildlife reserve can be visited anytime of the year but the best considerable time to visit the reserve is during the dry season which runs from January to march and then November to December. during this season there is less rainfall in the area, making transportation easy and continent and the roads passable and also makes it ideal for all activities.

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