Game/Wildlife Viewing is undoubtedly the main reason most Uganda holidaymakers visit Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. This vast savanna reserve is best explored on a game drive using a 4×4 safari vehicle with open roof for you to enjoy excellent view of wildlife including giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, impalas, zebras, duikers.
When it comes the best birding safari destinations, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is never left out. The reserve is an expansive protected area, sheltering over 242 bird species. The reserve is a true birder’s haven, protecting interesting bird species such as the Karamoja apalis, secretary birds, superb starlings, ostriches, Abyssinian ground hornbill, fox weavers, Jackson’s hornbill, Great hartlaub’s bustard and others.
Pian Upe hiking adventures provide amazing sightseeing experiences especially at Napedet Cave. The cave is a famous ancient recreational site for the first occupants of this area. While on guided walks/hiking tour at Napedet Cave, it is possible to see incredible paintings of baboons, giraffes, hartebeest, roan antelopes.
Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is also surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains worth hiking through. You can embark on the less challenging hiking experiences on Mount Napak (2538m), Mt. Kadam (3063m) or go for Mount Moroto hiking adventures to challenge yourself on elevation of 3083m.
Pian Upe Wildlife safaris also offer a great opportunity for you to learn in depth about the Karamojong cultures, traditions and other practices. Your community tour in the Karamojong community also includes entertainment from local residents and your interaction with them is amazingly so rewarding.