GUNUNG · Uganda

Mount Moroto

Information

Elevation: 3.083 m
Country: Uganda (UG)
Location / Range: Karamoja highlands, northeastern Uganda
Mountain type: Ancient volcano (extinct)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: 2.5250, 34.7725
Difficulty: Intermediate–hard: an ascent of almost 1,950 m from the foot of the mountain to the Sokodek summit (3,082 m), covering about 26 km round trip; usually 2–4 days; a guide is mandatory
Best Season: Dry season Oct–Apr (most stable Dec–Feb); avoid May–Sep (rainy season, muddy trails)
Permits & Rules: No formal national park permit; registration at the local Moroto office is recommended; a local guide arranged through an operator such as Kara-Tunga Tours is required
Hazards: Steep rocky terrain in the upper section, sudden weather changes at the summit, no facilities on the trail, excellent physical condition required; maintain good relations with the local Tepeth community

Description

Mount Moroto is a 3,083 m mountain in northeastern Uganda’s Karamoja region. Its identity, coordinates and elevation are confirmed through Wikidata. Climbing accounts distinguish Sokodek summit from Imagit routes and foothill outings to St Lawrence pools. The approach from the Catholic mission at Tapac follows ridges and forest; outings from the Moroto town side can use different trails. Sources include climber accounts and operator programs, so timings should be read in the context of each route and group. Mountain Club of Uganda adds a 2013 account in which heavy rain affected tents and vehicle access. A 2018 Imagit trip documents a forest-camping option. Kara-Tunga’s route page separates Moroto-town departures for St Lawrence from Tapac departures for the main peaks; Moroto does not denote a single trail.

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Routes

Jalur Air Terjun St Lawrence (Rute Lereng Sisi Lembah)

Menengah–berat menurut operator / Medium-hard according to the operator

10.00 km +600 m 5–6 jam / 5–6 hours

Kara-Tunga’s outing starts in Moroto town and follows a steep trail to a spring pool on the mountain’s slopes; its stated maximum elevation is 1,900 m. Distance and time figures cover the operator’s whole excursion. This route does not reach Sokodek.

Source

Tapac Catholic Mission → Sokdek (punggungan dan hutan)

YDS kelas 2 menurut laporan 2020 / YDS class 2 in the 2020 account

Sekitar 7,5 jam termasuk 30 menit di puncak dalam laporan 2020 / About 7.5 hours including 30 minutes on top in the 2020 account

The 12 February 2020 account begins at the Catholic mission at roughly 1,720 m. The trail gains the ridge to the northeast, crosses several hills and forest, then makes the final Sokdek ascent. The writer notes a short, mildly exposed section needing a supporting hand and descends via another ridge branch into the valley. This historical account does not guarantee present trail conditions or timings.

Source

Tapac → kamp hutan → Imagit (perjalanan bermalam 2018)

Tidak ada grade teknis pada sumber / No technical grade supplied

2 hari pendakian, menurut laporan 2018 / 2 hiking days in the 2018 account

From Tapac monastery, the party established a forest camp before climbing Imagit and returning overnight. Descent to the monastery the next day took 2–3 hours. The source supplies no measured distance, camp coordinates or technical grade; this is a 2018 trip sequence, not a navigation track.

Source

Climbing Experiences

This selection distinguishes Sokodek, Imagit and St Lawrence foothill outings. First-person accounts from 2013, 2018 and 2020 complement operator programs: rain can affect both the hike and vehicle access, while forest camping is a documented Imagit option. Starting points, timings and objectives differ between sources; historical reports do not establish current conditions.

References

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