Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve

For many tourists, Kidepo Valley National Park is the perfect wilderness to tour in Uganda because of the vast dotted golden plains, however, surrounding the Kidepo plains are wildlife reserves where Perfect nature interacts with the Wilderness. Its not just one reserve, they are three (3) which are Pian-Upe wildlife reserve, Matheniko wildlife reserve and Bokora Corridor wildlife reserve. Here we uncover all the details of the less known Bokora Corridor wildlife reserve, keep reading for amazing facts.

Overview of Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve Uganda

The north eastern region of Uganda is adorned with wildlife reserves and a national park richly hosting diverse wildlife. Bokora corridor wildlife reserve is titled by the ethnic group that finds home here-a Karamoja group known as Bakora. This unique conservation area was gazetted in 1964 and managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Location of Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Bokora corridor wildlife reserve is one of Uganda’s protected areas in North eastern Uganda. The reserve is part of the numerous wildlife reserves encountered on a Uganda safari to Karamoja region. This region spans from Kidepo valley national park through Matheniko and Bokora to Pian-Upe wildlife reserve (2,304km²)-the second largest protected area after Murchison Falls national park(3,893km²). The reserve sits in 2,056km² (794sqmi) of dry savannah plains sprawling from Mount Kadam to Mount Napak on it’s northern side.

Uganda Safari attractions/What to see in Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Unique wildlife finds home at Bokora Corridor wildlife reserve including the rare Rothschild’s giraffe with its unique body shape and height that amazes tourists on Uganda wildlife safaris here. Other wildlife species include the leopards, Topi’s, Elands, Oribis, Lesser Kudu, Buffaloes, Lions, Zebras, roan antelopes, the striped hyenas, Ugandan Kob, the cheetahs, striped hyenas, spotted hyenas and hartebeests but not limited to.

Birds that enjoy the open wilderness include the Dusky turtle Dove, the Alpine chat, the African Hill Babbler, the thick -billed Honey guide, the Eastern Bronze-napped pigeon, Grey Cuckoo-Shrike, Black-throated Wattle -eye, Lemon Dove, White -headed Buffalo-weaver, the giant Ostrich and much more to be sighted during Uganda birding safaris to north eastern Uganda.

The Karamojong who settle here are wonderful hospitable people with unique cultural practices that will leave one wowed. The Bokora are creative with a lot of craft work in their dressing, housing designs, way of life that is far different from any other encountered in Uganda.

What to do in Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Game viewing on game drives in the vast open savanna land with opportunities to encounter and stand in close view with the giraffe and other wildlife captivates you to everlasting memories of a prime wildlife safari in Uganda. The beautiful wildlife to glimpse at includes the rare Rothschild giraffe with unique body composure, Zebras, roan antelopes, the striped hyenas, Ugandan Kob, the cheetahs, striped hyenas, leopards, Topi’s, Elands, Oribis, Lesser Kudu, Buffaloes. Traversing the north eastern region leads one to all of these beautiful memories.

Within the swamp areas, birding is very rewarding with multi dotted birds like the African Hill Babbler, the thick -billed Honey guide, the Eastern Bronze-napped pigeon, Grey Cuckoo-Shrike, Black-throated Wattle -eye, Lemon Dove, White -headed Buffalo-weaver Dusky turtle Dove, the Alpine chat. Best Uganda birding tour spot is within the swamps like Loporokocho with gripping views of thrilling birds. Nature walks and cultural tours lead to all cultural encounters with the traditions of the region in all circles of life.

The Bokora have unique creativity ranging from dressing, housing designs, food, body decorations far different from any other encounter on cultural tours in Uganda. Community walks give the opportunity not just to sight but involve in cultural practices like wood work, dances, weaving.    

How to get/Getting to Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve Uganda

By road: Safari Uganda’s vast wilderness in the north eastern region from various directions with some key distances including; From Entebbe international airport, the fastest route is via Kampala-Jinja-Pallisa-Soroti 436km about 9h 9min. Entebbe via Kampala-Masindi road is 531km taking 9h 26min. From Kampala-Uganda’s capital, the fastest route is Kampala-Jinja-Soroti road 398km taking about 8h 1min. From Moroto town, Bokora corridor wildlife reserve is 89.4km via Kotido-Moroto road about 1h 32min. By air: Chartered flights for a Uganda tour can be organized by Aerolink Uganda from Entebbe International airport to Kidepo airport for 2h 15min on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. From Kidepo airport, the fastest route is Kotido-Moroto road 246km taking about 4h 9min.

Where to stay/ Uganda Safari accommodation in Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve

Safari accommodation is distant from the reserve, the nearby town of Moroto is 89.4km therefore Camping at the reserve provides a perfect wildlife encounter with night fire camping. Camping facilities can be carried to provide comfortable wildlife safaris in Uganda.

Best Uganda safari trip time to Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve

The best time for Uganda wildlife safari tours to Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve is during the months of June to September and December to February when the vegetation is dry and murram roads more passable.  

Refreshing, Relaxing and Rewarding wildlife interactions are unrivaled when one plans a safari to Uganda in the warm Savannah plains of Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve blessed with thrilling wildlife.