GUNUNG · Uganda

Mount Kadam

Kadam / Kadama / Debasien

Information

Elevation: 3.063 m
Country: Uganda (UG)
Location / Range: Karamoja, Uganda timur (utara Mount Elgon)
Mountain type: Gunung berapi purba (sisa intrusi vulkanik) yang sangat menonjol
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 1.7631, 34.7092
Difficulty: Berat; medan terpencil, hutan lebat, membutuhkan pemandu lokal
Best Season: Desember–Februari & Juni–Agustus (musim kering Karamoja)
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada gerbang taman resmi; disarankan pemandu komunitas lokal & izin/koordinasi dengan otoritas setempat
Hazards: Keterpencilan, minim air, vegetasi rapat & tebing, satwa liar, minim penanda jalur

Description

Mount Kadam (also spelled Kadama or Debasien), about 3,063 m, is a remote mountain in the Karamoja region of eastern Uganda, near the Kenyan border and just north of Mount Elgon. It is classified as an ultra-prominent peak—one of the most topographically prominent mountains in Africa—rising conspicuously from the surrounding dry Karamoja plains. Its slopes are densely forested with granite cliffs, and climbs are infrequent and demanding due to the remoteness and lack of infrastructure; hikers generally rely on local community guides. The area is also known for its wildlife and as the land of the pastoralist Karamojong people.

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Routes

Kara-Tunga 3-Day Summit Trek

Sedang, tanpa alat teknis

2–3 hari (±29 km)

A guided trek of about 29 km to the 3,063 m summit, escorted by armed UWA rangers because of wildlife. It passes dry montane forest and forest-savanna mosaic lower down, with semi-evergreen scrub higher up, and camps positioned for sunrise/sunset over the Karamoja plains.

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Rute Nakapiripirit – Puncak Nachipai

Menengah; scrambling batuan & bushwhacking

2 hari (bisa diperpanjang)

The main route starts from Nakapiripirit District (~1,450 m), covering about 25 km with roughly 1,800 m of total ascent to the 3,063 m summit. The terrain crosses farmland, villages, forest, rocky scrambling, and bushy ridges before reaching the relatively flat summit plateau. The area is undeveloped—hikers must carry everything, including water.

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Climbing Experiences

Climbing Mount Kadam (~3,063 m) is typically a 2-day trek from the Nakapiripirit side in Karamoja, eastern Uganda, pushing through farmland, villages, dry forest, then rocky scrambling and bushy ridges to the summit plateau. Hikers describe demanding, bush-choked terrain, tricky navigation, remoteness that forces you to carry your own water, and armed UWA ranger escorts because of wildlife. The sweeping views over the Karamoja plains are the main draw.

References

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