🇺🇬 Uganda
Budongo Forest Reserve
Size
825 km²
About Budongo Forest Reserve
Best time to visit
Wildlife highlights
ChimpanzeesBirdsNine primate species
Things to do
Chimpanzee trekkingChimpanzee habituation experienceBirdwatchingRoyal Mile birding walkForest hiking
Frequently asked questions
Where is Budongo Forest Reserve located?
Budongo Forest Reserve is in northwestern Uganda, on the southern fringes of Murchison Falls National Park and approximately 250 kilometres northwest of Kampala.
How large is Budongo Forest Reserve?
Budongo Forest Reserve covers approximately 825 square kilometres.
What animals can visitors see in Budongo Forest Reserve?
Budongo Forest Reserve is known for chimpanzees, more than 360 bird species, and nine primate species.
When is the best time to visit Budongo Forest Reserve?
The driest visiting conditions in Budongo Forest Reserve are generally from June to August and from December to February, although the forest is accessible year-round.
How do you get to Budongo Forest Reserve from Kampala?
Travel from Kampala to Budongo Forest Reserve by road via Masindi and the Gulu Highway; the journey to Kaniyo Pabidi takes approximately four to five hours.
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