The northern portion of Uganda is composed of semi-arid savanna, deserts and brush country, interspersed with rolling mountains with dry montane forests. The protected areas are vast and contain a rich wealth of wildlife. The Karamoja region is home to the Karamojong people who live a semi-nomadic life and still practice their traditional lifestyles. We will drive north from Entebbe into increasingly drier habitats, culminating in the semi-arid Kidepo Valley National Park. Along the way we will spend time in Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Mt Moroto, Matheniko and Bokora Game Reserves – the latter all part of the greater Kidepo Valley eco-system.

Wildlife will be abundant and the birdlife is typical of the arid north of the country. As well as many of the more common species, we also hope to see several scarce and localized birds along the way, such as Karamoja Apalis, Fox’s Weaver, Ring-necked Francolin and Scissor-tailed Kite.