Located in the Karamoja region, Mount Kadam is the second highest mountain in the country, rising to 3,063 meters at its highest peak.
With its highest peak rising to 3,063 meters, the stunning Mount Kadam is the second-highest mountain in the Karamoja region.
The Volcanic Mount Kadam is a magnificent mountain to climb and has stunning views.
The Kadama, Sebei Pokot, Karamojong, Gishu, and Tepeth are just a few of the tribes that call the mountain, which is a part of the Pian-upe Wildlife Reserve, home. This is because the constructed paths cross through local settlements. Tourists are likely to run into a lot of them on the mountain.
Where is Mount Kadam located?
Mount Kadam, is located close to the east Karamoja border between Uganda and Kenya. Nearby to it is Mount Elgon to the north. The mountain’s namesake, Sailesh Kadam, made the first ascent/ climb on this mountain.
Things to Do and See around Mount Kadam
It isn’t enough to only visit Mount Kadam, there are plenty of other things to do and see within the same area. These include;
The Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
In the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, there is a conservation area called Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. It is Uganda’s second-largest protected area for conservation.
Pian Upe is a pastoral community of the Karamajong people who are believed to have descended from the Pokot tribe in Kenya.
They have since relocated close to the wildlife reserve in the Amudat district. “Pian” refers to a clan among the Karamajong people of north-eastern Uganda, and “Upe” refers to a Kalenjin-speaking pastoral community.
When you mix the phrases “Pian” and “Upe,” which both mean “calm-hearted people” and “enemy,” you get the phrase “friendly enemies.”
Hiking at Mount Kadam
We must warn you that hiking mount Kadam isn’t easy. There’s a reason why people call it the “Mountain of the damned” Only hike or climb this mountain if you’re an experienced hiker or with guides at least.
One of the things you should expect to experience is trekking in sweltering heat and through dense, scratchy grass. In no time, however, the terrain will quickly give way, and you’ll soon find yourselves spending hours going up a mild incline that is shaded by tall trees.
On the way, you will come across several little huts where locals are known to process a moderate stimulant leaf called Miraa, often known as Khat. There’s so much to see as you hike mount Kadam, but you must have enough strength for this activity.
Mount Moroto
Northeastern Uganda, in the Karamoja region, is where Mount Moroto is located. It is a part of a range of volcanoes that runs from Mount Elgon in the south to Mount Kadam and Mount Morungole along the Kenyan border.
A forest reserve surrounds Mount Moroto, preserving a variety of habitats, from dry montane forests to parched thorn savanna.
Visit Kidepo National Park
African wilderness is available in the isolated and untamed Kidepo Valley National Park. Kidepo is home to enormous herds of buffalo as well as elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, eland, hartebeest, and hyenas.
Unmatched feelings of solitude are provided by the vast grasslands that stretch in every direction toward distant mountain ranges.
See Uganda’s rarest Birds
The mount Kadam area and northern Uganda, in general, are home to more than half of Africa’s bird species. You’ll see many of them, especially inside Kidepo Valley National Park. It offers numerous chances for birdwatching.
The Abyssinian roller, purple heron, and Clapperton’s francolin are a few of the species that call the park home. Additionally, the wetlands in the region are among the best in the nation for spotting the shoebill crane.
Visitors can trek the shoebills by canoe on excursions, witness prehistoric rock art, and keep a lookout for wildlife including the African hornbill, fox weaver, and more.
Pay a visit to the IK people
The Ik tribe resides in the northernmost hills of Uganda, on Mount Kadam and Morungole. They have been living on the mountain ridges since they were evicted from the Kidepo Valley National Park’s lower reaches fifty years ago.
Hiking trips to Ik villages can be taken by those looking for a real adventure.
Cycling Around Karamoja
Bikers can participate in cycling races on colonial roads, take in views of the plains, and engage with locals while on bike tours in the Karamoja region.
This year’s 5th Edition Cycling race or Bike tour will be taking place from: 22-30 October 2022, 550Km / 7 stage. Known as “The Tour of Karamoja” is a non-profit bicycle race that travels along the Warrior Nomad Trail in northeastern Karamoja, Uganda.
The event aims to promote tourism for sustainable development and raise money for the education of young girls. A physical and mental challenge, fascinating cultural encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and Uganda’s best wildlife may all be expected.
The second edition of the Tour of Karamoja took place from October 6–8 and was hosted by former Tour de France cyclist and by then CNBC Sports pundit Paul Sherwen. Sherwen however died of heart failure on 2 December 2018.
Conclusion
Compared to other trekking destinations in Uganda, Mount Kadam is less developed. You will have to carry everything you need when camping in the mountains (drinking and washing water inclusive).
Furthermore, we advise self-catering (carry and cook your food). It does, however, provide some of the most spectacular stargazing opportunities and sunsets you are ever likely to see!
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