Matheniko Wildlife Reserve

Matheniko Wildlife Reserve spans 1,520 square kilometers of semi-desert grasslands and shrublands in northeastern Uganda, bordering Kenya at elevations from 1,070 to 1,830 meters.

The reserve forms part of the Karamoja protected areas system, established to preserve wildlife corridors linking Kidepo National Park with Bokora and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserves.

The Karamojong people maintain traditional practices near the reserve, continuing their pastoral lifestyle in the surrounding semi-arid landscapes of the Karamoja region.

The reserve receives 670 millimeters of annual rainfall, with optimal visiting conditions from December to February and June to September when roads remain passable.

The reserve contains red spike thorns, red acacia, and butterfly pea plants, providing habitat for serval cats, cheetahs, and numerous antelope species.

GPS coordinates: 2.91667,34.50000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:14