Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve, protected area in northeastern Uganda
Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve is a large protected area in northeastern Uganda covered mostly by dry plains and grassy savanna with scattered bushes and low trees. The landscape is predominantly flat with some rocky hills in the background and stretches across roughly 205,600 hectares as an important migration route for traveling animal species.
The reserve was officially established in 1964 to allow animals free movement during their migrations between the Matheniko plains and Pian-Upe Game Reserve. The Uganda Wildlife Authority manages the area today and has established it as an essential part of a larger network of wildlife areas in the region.
The Bokora people live in and around the reserve while maintaining their traditional way of life. Visitors can watch their daily cattle herding or join evening dances to experience their customs directly.
Roads in the reserve are in poor condition, especially during the rainy season, so the dry months from June to September or December to February are best for visits. There are currently no luxury lodges on site, but camping is possible, and many visitors stay in nearby towns like Moroto and take early-morning day trips into the reserve.
Loporokocho Swamp is a known hotspot for rare bird species like Jackson's Hornbill and Mountain Yellow Warbler that differ from those in wetter regions of Uganda. This spot requires patience and silence for watching, as the birds are shyer than wildlife in less isolated areas.
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