Pian Upe Game Reserve
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is one of Uganda’s best kept secret. It is that one protected area that has not been fully explored by many and paying a visit here means a great opportunity for you to get the best of African experiential safari holiday.
Set strategically in northeastern Uganda, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is one of kind safari destinations that still offer authentic African experiences. It is that one protected area that has not been fully explored by many and paying a visit here means a great opportunity for you to get the best of African experiential safari holiday. This reserve lies within the Karamoja sub-region of northeastern Uganda and it is regarded as the second largest conservation area in the country after Murchison Falls National Park. It covers an area of 2788 square kilometers and lies north of Mount Elgon and currently falls under the management of Mount Elgon Conservation Area.
Things To See in Pian Upe
A Uganda safari to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve rewards you with astonishing views over diverse wildlife species like zebras, buffaloes, leopards, lions, giraffes, greater Kudus, Topis, Oribis, Hartebeests, dik-dik, roan antelopes, jackals, aardvark, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, elands, hedgehogs, birds such as Ostriches, Jackson’s hornbills, white headed buffalo weaver, hartlaub’s bustard as well as primates like olive baboons, patas monkeys, vervet monkeys and others.
About 44 mammal species call this reserve a home most of which are within Uganda and limited to this reserve as well as the Karamoja sub-region.
On the other side, approximately 242 bird species are confined in this wildlife reserve.
Things to Do in Pian Upe
Birding
Birding When it comes the best birding safari destinations, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is never left out. The reserve is an expansive protected area, sheltering over 242 bird species. The reserve is a true birder’s haven, protecting interesting bird species such as the Karamoja apalis, secretary birds, superb starlings, ostriches, Abyssinian ground hornbill, fox weavers, Jackson’s hornbill, Great hartlaub’s bustard and others..
Game view
Game Viewing Game/Wildlife Viewing is undoubtedly the main reason most Uganda holidaymakers visit Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. This vast savanna reserve is best explored on a game drive . Enjoy excellent view of wildlife including giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, impalas, zebras, duikers.
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Mountain Hikes Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is also surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains worth hiking through. You can embark on the less challenging hiking experiences on Mount Napak (2538m), Mt. Kadam (3063m) or go for Mount Moroto hiking adventures to challenge yourself on elevation of 3083m.
Getting to Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda is estimated to be 90kms away from Mbale. To get here, you drive along Mbale-Moroto route and if you are to begin your trip from Kampala, expect to spend at least 8 hours’ drive. By air, Amudat airstrip is the nearest place to land in.
