Mountains
Second highest in Karamoja, terraced farmlands, Pokot culture and wilderness solitude.
Mount Kadam, formerly known as Debasien during the colonial period, rises to 3,063m at its Libo summit near the town of Nakapiripirit on the Kenyan border. It is the second highest mountain in the Karamoja region, sitting in one of Uganda's least-visited areas, a factor that makes it an extraordinary destination for adventurous travellers.
The slopes are home to the Pokot and Kadam communities, whose traditional homesteads and terraced farmlands create a striking cultural landscape against the mountain's rocky backdrop. The mountain rewards trekkers with birdwatching, immersive cultural encounters and wilderness solitude that is virtually impossible to find elsewhere in Uganda. A two-day hike with a night of camping on the mountain is the recommended approach.