Mount Kadam is nestled in the Karamoja Region in the Northeastern Uganda close to Karamoja border between Uganda and Kenya. It is ranked as the second highest mountain in the country and it is famously known as mountain of “damned” the main activity done at this mountain is hiking.
History says that Sailesh Kadam made the first hike on this mountain. Kadama Mountain is being surrounded by many different tribes such as Karamojong Tribe, Sebei Tribe, Kadama Tribe, Okoti Tribe, Iteso Tribe, Tepeth Tribe and many more.
Mountain Kadam altitude ranges from 1160 to 3068 meters approximately above the sea level, the mountain is gifted with very rich bio-diversity that includes lush vegetation such as forest savanna mosaic, dry montane forest, endowed with different plant species that bear fruits as well as herbal medicine the local people use it to treat different diseases like flue, cough among others.
Things To Do While At Mount Kadam
Mount Kadam is surrounded by many tourist attraction destinations guests can pay a visit to Kidepo National Park, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, Community visits, Mountain Moroto however the main activity done at Mountain Kadama is hiking as analyzed below.
Hiking Mount Kadam
This recreational activity is offered to guests at Mountain Kadam it requires physically fit individuals because participants fully immerse them selves in the long vigorous walk to reach the apex tourists are being escorted by well-trained tour guide.
Hikers with heavy bags are advised to hire porters who assist in the carrying of their properties. Hiking takes almost three days to reach the apex tourists begin to hike in the morning after having the early breakfast.
The first day of hike covers almost nine kilometers taking approximately three to four hours tourists are to climb through the flourishing greenery flora species up to the foothills passing through the forest of Kadama, you are to see homes of local people and the first stop over will be at the base camp.
The second day of hike covers approximately seventeen kilometers taking almost eight hours on this day hikers are advised to carry only drinks and eatables to avoid having heavy load guests are to see the clear views of the surrounding the third day is to descent back to the starting point hence an amazing experience with unforgettable memories.
Community Tour
A visit to Mountain Kadam rewards chance to tourists to visit the IK people in their homesteads these people live in the northern hills on mountain Kadam and Morungole guests engage in to interaction with the locals knowing how they spend their day-to-day life style hence a rewarding opportunity as well as promoting community tourism.
Best Time To Visit Mount Kadam
Mountain Kadama can be visited throughout the year however mostly visited during the dry seasons, which typically run from December to February and from June to August for this season the weather is good for the hiking experience with less rainfall.
Birds are easily spotted in the dry season ensuring better exposure in the wilderness.
Accommodation Facilities Near Mount Kadam
Mountain Kadam is among the less developed tourist destination so it has few accommodation facilities as analyzed below
Terrace Eco Tourism Gardens
This is a local eco- tourism facility that was established by a group of ladies and girls under the Rural Action for Development Organization (RADO) it is located in Nakapiripiti village it is good place for guests to spend an over night stay as they prepare for the morning hike.
Hill View Resort
This mid-range accommodation facility is located after Nakapiripiti central Police station, it offers numerous amenities to guests such as breakfast, laundry service, security, car rental service, room service bar/lounge, onsite restaurant and many more.
There services are enjoyed at relatively affordable prices owns nice looking guest rooms bed fitted with treated mosquito nets, showers agood place for an overnight stay.
Camping
Tourists are free to have camping while on a visit to Mountain Kadama make sure you carry enough drinks, water, food and water to be used during the stay move well prepared with all your camping gears as well.