Budongo forest

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Budongo Forest is situated Budongo Sub County and the biggest Mahogany forest found in the whole of East Africa as well as habitat to the largest number of chimpanzees throughout Uganda.

The major tourist sites within this forest are: the Kaniyo Pabidi Ecotourism site, Busingiro Ecotourism site and Kaniyo Pabidi Ecotourism site which are located at boundaries to Murchison Falls National Park and dominated by Mahogany and Iron-wood trees. wildlife species within this forest.

Key Activities include: Bird watching with over 360 species, Chimpanzee Trekking you can base to enjoy the Chimpanzee trekking as well as the exciting forest walk and in addition there are 290 butterflies species, 130 Moths species, 465 tree species, as well as 24 mammals nine of which are actually primates.

The Budongo Forest reserve is among the most significant birding destinations in Uganda, and is located on the escarpment northeast of the stunning Lake Albert..

Because of Murchison falls national park’s biodiversity, the park stands out as the best place for Uganda safaris and short weekend breaks for wildlife and nature lovers.