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DeutschThe Ajai Game Reserve consists of 16,600 hectares in Northern Uganda.
Understand
[edit | edit source]History
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]On the west bank of the Albert Nile. Rolling grassland.
Flora and fauna
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]Tropical. Major rains April/May and Oct/Nov.
Get in
[edit | edit source]6½ hours drive from Kampala or fly from Kampala to Arua airport, the safari company will pick you up.
Fees and permits
[edit | edit source]US$15 per day
Get around
[edit | edit source]By foot or safari vehicle.
See
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Eat and drink
[edit | edit source]In the safari camp's restaurant.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]In the safari camp.
Lodging
[edit | edit source]www.bahr-el-jebel-safaris.com has safaris that stop at Ajai.
Camping
[edit | edit source]Restricted to around the reserve's administration building.
Backcountry
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