The activities to do in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve North-Eastern Uganda: Set within the Semi-arid Karamoja Region, North-Eastern Uganda, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is of no doubt one of the best destinations worth including on your bucket-list travel destinations while on Uganda safaris. Expanding up-to about 2275sq.kms, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda ranked second after Murchison Falls National Park as the largest protected area.
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is a home to not only diverse attractions but also supports a range of tourist activities for Uganda safari holidaymakers to enjoy, explore and experience. Pian Upe still remains a few most kept secretes in East Africa and if you are looking for a destination that offers unusual wilderness experiences then you have a million reasons to take Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve safaris. While on Pian Upe wildlife safaris, expect to enjoy a more than just safari game drives. Here are interesting activities to do in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda.
Game viewing
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is by far a well-kept secret in East Africa and remarkably, noted for its unforgettable game viewing experiences. Guided game drives feature on top list of most of the Uganda safari holidaymakers’ travel plans while on a holiday in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. Guided wildlife safaris in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda expose you to reserve’s plenty species of wildlife including cheetahs, cape buffaloes, greater kudu, side stripped jackals, hartebeest, lions, zebras, dik-dik.
Other species of wildlife to expect to see on Pian Upe wildlife tour include roan antelopes, Aardvark, Uganda Kobs, spotted hyenas, leopards, civets, birds like ostriches. Safari game drives in Pian Upe are excellently carried out in a comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser. Though wildlife density in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve isn’t the same like Murchison Falls National Park in the Northern Circuit, Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Western Circuit, Pian Upe wildlife safaris are worth taking on Uganda safaris.
Bird watching
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda comes after Queen Elizabeth National Park with huge densities of bird species making it one of the important birding areas in the Pearl of Africa. With over 240 bird species, some of the iconic birds to expect to keep an eye on while Pian Upe include Abyssinian ground hornbill, superb starling, Karamoja apalis, ostriches, vultures, cormorants, African eagles to mention but a few.
Guided nature walks
A guided nature walk offers another best way to explore and experience the natural wonders of Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve Uganda. This presents holidaymakers a chance to uncover the reserve’s distinct habitats while spotting interesting species such as reptiles, birds, antelopes, species of primates.
Rock/mountain climbing
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. If rock climbing is your thing then you have a million reasons to consider Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve a must-visit while on Uganda safari. Rock/mountain hiking in Pian Upe is conducted on Mt. Kadam, Eastern Uganda.
Cave tours
There are a significant number of caves worthy exploring on Uganda safari in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. They include Napedet cave (this is set in an area that initially served as hunting place for the Pokot & Karamojong) & Napednio cave (sacred place with incredible animal paintings).
Cultural tours
A Pian Upe Wildlife safari is complete only when you include cultural experience on your bucket-list. The reserve is surrounded by the Karamojong and Kalenjin Communities, the renowned nomadic pastoralists.
This part of the country forms part of the stretch of land that is branded the Karamajong tribal area, also known as the Karamoja region, because of its predominance of this pastoral community of traditional herders, the Karamajongs.
A cultural visit to a local Karamojong settlement will grant you a rare cultural music, dance and drama performance; I bet you’ll love the famous Edonga dance that never ends. They’ll start the performance and you’ll have to choose a time when to leave because when the party starts in Karamoja, it goes on and on and on.