Wildlife
The park harbours the greatest diversity of animal species
in Uganda. These include: Bateared fox, striped hyena, Aardwolf,
Caracal, and Cheetah. Less common ungulates include greater
and lessor kudu, chandler’s mountain reedbuck, Klipspringer
and dik dik. Other large ungulates are the bush pigs, bush
elephants, burchell’s zebra, warthogs, cape buffalo,
eland, bushbuck, Rothschild giraffe, bushduikers. Other
carnivores present include lion, leopard, several small
cats, spotted hyena, black-backed jackals and side- striped
jackal.
The park also
boasts an extensive number of species of birds offering
a good opportunity for bird watching activities. 465 species
have been recorded among them being birds like the Ostrich
to be found nowhere else in the country and the Kori birds.
Birds of prey include the Egyptian vulture, Verreaux’s
eagle and the pygmy falcon.
The Narus river valley that rolls out in front of the lodge
contains much of the wildlife species to be found here where
visitors will focus their game drive activities.
Hiking of the Morungole mountain some few kilometres from
the park headquarters is a spectacular trek. The Lonyili
mountain is another possible trek.
The Karimajong culture is of special interest as a cultural
tourist attraction. Their simple lifestyle that harbours
traditional customs, use of stools, spears, headdresses,
knives, bows, arrows, and decorative jewellery is very interesting
to witness.