Bokora Wildlife Reserve
Bokora Wildlife Reserve is found in the north eastern part of Uganda and was established in the year 1964. Bokora wildlife reserve is found between Moroto and Mt Elgon and it is south west of Karamoja district. Bokora wildlife reserve has beautiful plateau, inselbergs and it is characterised of dry savannah grassland. Bokora wildlife reserve is approximately 508.6 kilometers by road from Kampala via Kampala – Gulu high way. Bokora wildlife reserve is filled with numerous wildlife species such as cheetahs, Hartebeest, Elands, Leopards, antelopes, spotted hyenas, Giraffes, Uganda Kobs, Topis, Zebras, elephants to mention but a few. Bokora wildlife reserve is filled with numerous bird species like; African hill barbler, eastern bronze napped pigeon, Egyptian Vulture, Lemon dove, Cattle egret, black throated wattle eye, black headed plover to mention but a few. Bokora wildlife reserve is indeed a great destination for wildlife and birding safaris.
The following are tourist activities that take place at Bokora wildlife reserve.
Bird watching; Bokora wildlife reserve has numerous bird species of over 150 species that makes it indeed a birders Haven. These birds are found in the surrounding areas of reserve in the bushes, trees and waters that are found in Bokora wildlife reserve. The bird species at Bokora wildlife reserve include; African hill barbler, eastern bronze napped pigeon, Egyptian Vulture, Lemon dove, Cattle egret, black throated wattle eye, black headed plover to mention but a few. These bird species can be viewed while on guided nature walks, game drives, hikes to mention but a few. All these Bird species shall indeed fulfil ones Uganda birding safaris at Bokora wildlife safari.
Guided nature walks; Bokora wildlife reserve has numerous trails cutting across the different areas of the reserve, with aid of a well-trained and armed tour guide, a tourists can get a chance to intimately explore this game reserve on foot. This shall be able to give a tourist the opportunity to view wildlife, bird and plant species at a closer range. However, tourists are always encouraged to put on protective clothing while on these guide nature walks in order to protect them from cuts from grass, insect bites to mention but a few. These clothing includes putting on long sleeved shirts, trousers and safety boots. This shall indeed make their navigation through the jungle safe. Nature walks are also relaxing and provide the opportunity to connect with nature while exploring the beautiful features such as lush vegetation, green hills to mention but a few.
Community tours; While at Bokora wildlife reserve, one can get the opportunity to visit and sight the nearby community locally known as the Karamojong group of people. These people are mainly nomadic pastoralist and graze their cattle in some of the reserved areas of Matheniko wildlife reserve. The Karamojong people have a beautiful and rich culture for example they have beautiful traditional dances, they have educative and yet entertaining traditional songs and have one of the best traditional marriages in Uganda. While on a Matheniko Wildlife reserve community tour, a tourist is able to explore the different attributes of the Karamojong, learn about their day-to-day ways of living as nomadic pastoralists, have a language exchange time, make a few friends which shall indeed make a tourist get one of the best experiences at Matheniko wildlife reserve.
Wildlife viewing; While at Bokora wildlife reserve, tourists can get the opportunity to view the different wildlife species such as Leopards, giraffe, gazelle, antelope, cheetah, lions, buffaloes, Uganda Kob, duikers, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hyenas, to mention but a few. These wildlife species can be spotted while on a guided nature walk, game drives, hiking tours to mention but a few. These wildlife species are indeed incredible to watch and can be a great source of fun.
Hiking; While at Bokora wildlife reserve tourists can hike through the different parts of Bokora wildlife reserve while viewing the beautiful rolling plains, savannah grasslands, the valleys, hills to mention but a few. Tourists can also get the opportunity to take good pictures as Souvenirs.
The best time to visit Bokora wildlife reserve is during the dry months of the year which includes months of January, February, June, July, August, November and December. This is a time where most wild animals can be spotted while drinking water, the walking trails are more passable and tourist activities are not interrupted.
There are numerous accommodation options at Bokora wildlife reserve that range from luxury, mid- range and budget friendly cost that can be accessed while at Bokora wildlife reserve.
While at Bokora wildlife reserve, one can also visit Matheniko wildlife reserve. It is very important to note that Bokora wildlife reserve has similar flora and fauna species like that of Matheniko wildlife reserve. Tourists are encouraged to carry protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, trousers and safety boots.
