Matheniko Wildlife Reserve Explained

Matheniko Wildlife Reserve
Iucn Category:IV
Map:Uganda
Location:Moroto District Uganda
Nearest City:Mbale
Coords:2.9167°N 64°W
Governing Body:Uganda Wildlife Authority

The Matheniko Wildlife Reserve is a conservation area in the Karamoja subregion of northeastern Uganda. It is the fifth most-threatened conservation protected area in Uganda.

Location

Matheniko is a part of the corridor of protected areas in Karamoja that stretches from Kidepo National Park down through Bokora and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserves. The Reserve's northeastern boundary is also the Uganda-Kenya border.

Geology

The elevation of the Reserve is between 1070and.

Climate

Matheniko falls into the Somalia-Masai ecoregion of semi-desert grassland and shrubland. Average annual rainfall in the Reserve is, with peaks in April–May and in November.[1]

Tourism

The Uganda Wildlife Authority is actively working to develop Matheniko's tourism infrastructure. As of February 2012 it seeking bidders to construct a six roomed Guest House there.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: European Union. Assessing protected areas in Africa. Global Environment Monitoring Unit of the Institute for Environment and Sustainability at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. 28 June 2012. https://archive.today/20121218045756/http://bioval.jrc.ec.europa.eu/APAAT/pa/1437/. 18 December 2012. dead.
  2. Web site: Uganda Wildlife Authority. Details for Tender: UWA - WORKS - 2011/12 - 00215. 28 June 2012.