Ajai Game Reserve
The Ajai Game Reserve consists of 16,600 hectares in Northern Uganda.
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History edit
The land was put under the personal protection of the powerful local chief named Ajai, in 1937. Until 1980 the reserve protected one of the few remaining populations of White Rhinos, that are now extinct in this reserve. Plans are underway to reintroduce the Rhino by the Uganda government.
Landscape edit
On the west bank of the Albert Nile. Rolling grassland.
Flora and fauna edit
Today the major animals are Uganda Kob, Common Duiker, Olive baboon, Black & White Colobus, Vervet Monkey, Warthog, Leopard, Sitatunga, Oribi, Hippo, Croc and python snake is commonly seen. Plans are underway to reintroduce Nile Buffalo, Lelwel Hartebeest, Plains Zebra and White Rhinos. Considerable bird life.
Climate edit
Tropical. Major rains April/May and Oct/Nov.
Get in edit
6½ hours drive from Kampala or fly from Kampala to Arua airport, the safari company will pick you up.
Fees and permits edit
US$15 per day
Get around edit
By foot or safari vehicle.
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wildlife
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Local crafts
Eat and drink edit
In the safari camp's restaurant.
Sleep edit
In the safari camp.
Lodging edit
www.bahr-el-jebel-safaris.com has safaris that stop at Ajai.
Camping edit
Restricted to around the reserve's administration building.
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