Ajai Game Reserve

The Ajai Game Reserve consists of 16,600 hectares in Northern Uganda.

Understand

History

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

On the west bank of the Albert Nile. Rolling grassland.

Flora and fauna

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

Tropical. Major rains April/May and Oct/Nov.

Get in

6½ hours drive from Kampala or fly from Kampala to Arua airport, the safari company will pick you up.

Fees and permits

US$15 per day

Get around

By foot or safari vehicle.

See

wildlife

Buy

Local crafts

Eat and drink

In the safari camp's restaurant.

Sleep

In the safari camp.

Lodging

www.bahr-el-jebel-safaris.com has safaris that stop at Ajai.

Camping

Restricted to around the reserve's administration building.