The Matheniko and Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserves (MBCWR) is an untouched little known wilderness in the north east of Uganda. It is located in the dry scrubland of the Karamoja plains, near Mount Moroto and Moroto town – Karamoja’s regional capital.

There are few animals to see in the reserves, but this is one of the best places to see the Ostriches in Uganda. Never-the-less, there is a record of rare wildlife such as the Lesser and Greater Kudu. Other antelopes recorded there include: Bright’s Gazelle, Bohor Reedbuck, Dik-dik, Bush Duiker, and Oribi. Other animals include: Warthogs, Monkeys (Vervet & Patas), Baboons, Leopard, and Jackals.

The wildlife reserves are named after the two tribes of this area, the Matheniko and the Bokora people. Unlike the Karamojong these two tribes are not known cattle rustlers. That is to say, they do not have a history of hostility in the region like their Karamojong neighbors who have a strong tradition of cattle rustling.

MBCWR is located between two major wildlife destinations of Karamoja, i.e. Kidepo Valley National Park and Pian Upe wildlife reserve. This makes it easy to include this destination on your itinerary, and makes for a good convenient stop between the two destinations.

Though Matheniko and Bokora reserves may not be great for big game watching, the corridor is a must visit for birdwatching. It is one of the places to look for the Karamoja Apalis (one of Uganda’s endemic birds). This is in addition to lots of birds of prey and barbets as well as specialty species of the Karamoja plains and north eastern Uganda which cuts into the Somali – Masai biome.

It is also great for an African camping experience if one if looking for a raw african wilderness experience.

This is arguably the driest area of Uganda and temperatures are quite high, especially during the dry months of June – September. It can get unbearably hot! Sunscreen, sun glasses, hat/cap, and lot of drinking water should be in your possession when visiting this place!