Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve, covering about 2,056 sq km in Uganda’s Karamoja region near Moroto, forms part of a chain of protected areas linking Kidepo Valley National Park to the savannahs further south. Together with the neighbouring Matheniko and Pian Upe reserves, Bokora helps protect a wildlife corridor across Karamoja’s dry, open landscape, one of the least-visited and most traditional parts of Uganda.
The reserve at a glance
- About 2,056 sq km in Uganda’s Karamoja region, near Moroto
- Part of a chain of reserves, alongside Matheniko and Pian Upe, forming a wildlife corridor across Karamoja
- Set within the same dry, open savannah landscape as Kidepo Valley National Park further north
- Home to the Karamojong, whose pastoralist communities live across the wider corridor
Part of a wider Karamoja corridor
Bokora’s significance lies less in being a standalone destination and more in its role connecting Karamoja’s protected landscape into a single functioning corridor for wildlife movement between reserves. This chain of protected areas, stretching from Kidepo Valley National Park in the north down through Matheniko, Bokora and Pian Upe, reflects Karamoja’s importance as one of Uganda’s largest continuous wild landscapes, even though much of it remains lightly developed for tourism.
A remote, traditional landscape
As with the rest of Karamoja, Bokora’s surrounding land is home to Karamojong pastoralist communities, and a visit here is as much about the wider region’s dry savannah scenery and traditional way of life as it is about wildlife viewing in the reserve itself. Travelers interested in Bokora typically visit as part of a broader Karamoja and Kidepo itinerary rather than as an isolated stop.
Things to do
- Game drives through Bokora’s open savannah landscape
- Combining a visit with the neighbouring Matheniko and Pian Upe reserves
- Experiencing Karamoja’s wider pastoralist culture alongside a reserve visit
- Birdwatching across the corridor’s dry savannah habitat
Practical information
- Reached via Moroto in Uganda’s Karamoja region, a long overland drive or connecting flight from Kampala
- Tourist infrastructure is limited, so visits are best arranged through an experienced operator
- Best combined with Kidepo Valley National Park and a wider Karamoja itinerary
Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve offers a glimpse into Karamoja’s wider protected landscape for travelers already exploring the region. Offmap Safaris can build it into a Kidepo and Karamoja itinerary. To start planning, visit Plan My African Safari, message us on WhatsApp at +256 701 243 304, or email [email protected]. See also our notes on health and safety and responsible travel.
