Established Gazetted in 1964 to ensure freedom of movement for the game during migration between the Matheniko plains and Pian-Upe Game Reserve.
The reserve was originally part of Central and South Karamoja Controlled Hunting Areas.
In eastern Uganda between Moroto and Mount Elgon, between Matheniko Game Reserve and Pian-Upe Game Reserve, along the south-western boundary of the Karamoja region. 2”07′-2”45’N, 33°50′-34°50’E. Altitude 1,000-2, 100m Area 205,600ha; contiguous to Pian-Upe Game Reserve (228,710ha) and Matheniko Game Reserve (158,650ha). Flanked on remaining sides by four Controlled Hunting Areas totaling over 2,000,000 ha, which are contiguous to four other Controlled Hunting Areas and Kidepo Valley National Park (134,400ha).
Public Physical Features
The reserve is a plateau with a few inselbergs, typical of the southern Karamoja region. The climate is relatively dry.
The wooded grassland savanna on marginal land is of little or no use for agriculture or settlement.
A wide variety of antelopes (but not in high numbers) includes eland Taurotragus oryx, Uganda kob Kobus kob thomasi, reedbuck Redunca redunca, mountain reedbuck Redunca fulwrufula, topi Damaliscus lunatus, hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus jacksoni, and oribi Ourebia ourebi aequatoria. Other mammals include: spotted hyena Crocuta crocuta, leopard Panthera pardus (T)
Word from the Executive Director
Welcome to the official website of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of this remarkable institution, entrusted with the stewardship of Uganda’s unique and diverse wildlife heritage.
Uganda’s protected areas are home to some of the world’s most iconic species and landscapes, from the mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Bwindi, to the roaring waterfalls of Murchison, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. These natural wonders are not only vital to our national identity but also to our economy, environment, and global biodiversity.
At UWA, we are committed to conserving wildlife and ecosystems through inclusive, innovative, and science-led approaches. We place a strong emphasis on community involvement, tourism development, environmental education, and combating wildlife crime. Our mandate goes beyond protection, it includes ensuring that wildlife conservation contributes to the well-being of communities and the sustainable development of our nation.
This website is a gateway to understanding our work, accessing real-time information, and discovering how you can support conservation efforts. Whether you are a tourist, researcher, investor, conservation partner, or passionate citizen, we invite you to engage with us and be part of this shared responsibility.
Together, let us ensure that Uganda’s wildlife and wild places continue to thrive for us and for future generations.
Conserving for Generations
Dr. James Musinguzi, PhD
Executive Director
