In Uganda, we have ten national parks offering a diversity of attractions and activities. This makes Uganda to be one of the destinations for all your adventure expectations. The national parks are rich in flora and fauna with some endemic species of birds, wild animals, butterflies, aquatic life and vegetation.
Mabira Central Forest Reserve is one of Uganda’s largest surviving natural forests. The forest is a habitat of over 312 species of trees including the endangered Cordia Milleni, Mililia Exclesa and the vulnerable Prunus Africana which cures Prostate Cancer and boosts the Human Immune System. It is located on the main Kampala - Jinja Highway in Mukono District. There is also Lutoboka, Kampala and Bunjazi Central Forest Reserves described as medium altitude moist forests, they are found on the legendary Ssesse Islands, with a gentle slope from the shores of Lake Victoria to the center.
Kalinzu, a natural forest teeming with terrestrial Bio-diversity located in Bushenyi District in Western Uganda. It is famous for 414 species of trees and shrubs including the Ficus, Prunus Africana while harboring over 378 species of birds It is approximately 375km, a five hours drive from Kampala City Centre. It is only 30km from the District Headquarters.
Mpanga Central Forest Reserve is a natural forest with unique tree species like the Celtis with large buttresses; the Ficus family and Mahogany. The forest is a habitat to a number of primates especially the Red-Tailed Monkeys, bird species like Ross’ Turaco, Weaver-birds, the Grey Parrot, Owls and Cuckons.
Busingiro Eco-tourism site is located in the south-western part of Budongo Forest Reserve. It inhabits several primate species including Chimpanzees, Monkeys and Baboons.All these places are good for various activities for example bird watching, nature walk, chimp tracking and viewing a number of primates.
The forest eco-tourism reserves in Uganda are endowed with an abundance of wildlife and ever green vegetation. The key attractions include apes, birds, butterflies, unique vegetation, reptiles, flowers and wild animals like elephants, warthogs, bush backs, bush pigs, buffaloes and cool fresh air among others. Doing eco-tourism in Uganda is your chance to see the best of this country safe in the knowledge that your time here will have a positive effect. If you care about protecting the environment, be part of the effort to protect it and see for yourself the difference in eco-tourism Uganda can make. Therefore, always travel with Green World Safaris today to enjoy ecotourism activities.