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Bwindi Impenetrable In the local Lukiga language Bwindi means ‘impenetrable’. This double warning is suitable and applicable to this Africa’s most ancient rainforest of tangled vegetation draped over a deeply fissured landscape of steed, slippery valleys and high draughty ridges. It lies 530km from Kampala, in the south – west of Uganda in Kibaale district close to the Democratic Republic of Congo border, the park covers 337sq km and encompasses one of the last remaining habitats of the mountain gorilla, where half of the world’s surviving mountain gorillas live.
Bwindi Forest is a safe haven for gorillas, colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and lots of birds like hornbills and turacos. The park is principally notable for gorillas, where half the world’s population of the endangered Mountain Gorillas is found. There are four habituated Mountain Gorilla groups open to tourism; Mubare, Habinyanja, Rushegura near Buhoma and the Nkuringo group at Nkuringo. The biologically diverse park derives its names from the local language ‘Bwindi’ (dark place) which defines the impenetrable nature of its thick forests. In 1994, it was accredited as world Heritage site.
The word Bwindi means Impenetrable and what makes Bwindi Impenetrable is the fact that it has twisted vegetation wrapped over an intensively fissured backdrop of the sheer, draughty ridges as well as the slippery valleys and hills. The park has a big population of gorillas and is renowned for its coldness in the morning and at night. The coolest months are usually June and July and the average temperature is about 70c-200c. This is the reason why for safari purposes, one should come with warm clothes because Bwindi is so cold and receives about 2390mm of rain. It has two rain seasons, little rains are in the months of March-May and heavy rains are in the months of September as well as November and the rain in Bwindi forest lasts for longer hours.
Kibaale Forest National park covers an area of about 795km and its acknowledged to have one of Uganda’s most gorgeous tropical forest. It’s a habitat to many forest wildlife and among these includes the 13 species of primates along with chimpanzees, monkeys, gorillas and the southern Kibale connects to the heart of Queen Elizabeth National park. The Forest is covering predominates in the central and northern part of the park on the raised Fort Portal plateau. At the park’s northern tip, Kibaale is highest and stands 1590m above sea level.
Additionally the wettest area is Northern Kibaale, receiving an average annual rainfall of equal to 1700mm, mainly during March-May and September-November.
climate is usually pleasant with an average annual temperature range of 14 to 27oC. Temperatures are at maximum (& rainfall lower) in the south where the terrain drops onto the blistering rift valley floor and forest provides way to open grassland and Kibale-Fort Portal region is one of Uganda’s most pleasing places to explore as you may continue to Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori Mountains & Semuliki National Parks and Southern Kibale joins Queen Elizabeth National Park and together these protected areas maintain a 180km-long migration corridor for wildlife which extends from Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, to the Sebitoli forest in the north of Kibale.The diversity and density of primates in Kibale is the highest in Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the chimpanzee, our closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 chimpanzee represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey and East Africa’s largest population of the threatened red colobus monkey. Other primates include the black and white colobus, blue monkey, grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, olive baboon, bush baby and potto.
The park is known for a variety of wildlife lying in the northern part of Uganda. The park has got an open savannah where antelopes can be spoted in bigger numbers, the african Elephants, giraffes, warthogs, bushbarks, lions and leopards, the olive baboons and schools of hippos in the Nile River.
A variety of unique habitats and lots of superb birds make a visit to this park a must for every bird watcher. The birding experience here greatly enhanced by the abundant multiplicity of habitats including savannas, forests, scenic landscapes and the marvelous waters of the Victoria Nile with spectacular Falls for which the park is named.
A stroll through the dry thorn scrub between the Paraa Rest Camp and the ferry crossing should produce Blue-naped Mouse bird, Spotted Morning Thrush, Silver Bird, Buff-bellied Warbler, Black-headed Batis, Black-headed Gonolek, chestnut-crowned Sparrow Weaver, Vitelline Masked weaver and Green-winged Pytilia. This is probably the most reliable site in Uganda for the localized White-rumped Seedeater. Situated just outside the park boundary downstream from Paraa, Nile Safari Camp offers superb birding in a truly idyllic setting. This place commands magnificent views of the Victoria Nile and this is one of the very few places where the SHOEBILL may be seen sharing the habitat with Goliath Heron, Saddle-billed Stork, Grey Crowned and Long-toed Lapwing while the African skimmer patrol adjacent stretches of the River
foothills of the Rwenzori (Mountains of the Moon) range in the north, along the shores of Lake Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south, incorporating a wide variety of that range from Savanna and wetlands to gallery and lowland forest. The Park boasts of 606 species the largest of any protected area in Africa.
The main camp at Mweya is attractively positioned on a peninsular separating the Kazinga Channel from Lake Edward, with fine views of the Rwenzori Mountains to the north and spectacular sunsets over the lake. An advantage of the camp area is that one is not restricted to a vehicle and a number of wide spread, bush-associated species may easily be seen. Watch for the African Mourning Dove, Grey-headed Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatcher, grey-capped Warbler, the beautiful Black-headed Gonolek, Red-chested Sunbird, Slender-billed and Lesser Masked Weavers
The Kazinga Channel is a natural magnet for water birds and, in the vicinity of Mweya, acts as migrant trap for birds moving along the Albertine Rift. Using the Launch cruise one can see a variety of water related species on the channel: Great White and Pink-backed Pelicans, Great and long-tailed Cormorants, Common Squacco Heron, African Open and Saddle billed Storks, White-faced Whistling and Knob-billed Ducks, African Fish Eagle, Black Crake, African Jacana, Water Thick Knee, Spur-winged and African Wattled Lapwings, Malachite and Pied kingfishers
The vegetation distribution of the park is largely dominated by Acacia Woodland and Euphorbia trees. This vegetation harbors a number of animals which include the Zebras, antelopes, leopards Elands, Topis, Buffaloes, lions and Elephants. The park is also a home to a variety of birds at the northern limit of their distribution.
This is the best, and in some cases the only, place in Uganda to see these typically southern savanna species. Of particular interest is the Red-faced Barbet, a scarce bird whose range is restricted to a small area in Southern Uganda, Eastern Rwanda and extreme north-western Tanzania.
Lake Mburo is the largest of five lakes which together with the surrounding wetlands, account for 20% of the park’s surface. This is the best place in Uganda to see the African Finfoot and most of the Papyrus Endemics like the Brown-chested Lapwing, Papyrus Yellow Warbler, Papyrus Gonolek….
Other species of importance include; Crested Francolin, Chin-spot Batis, Southern Ground Hornbill, Spot-flanked Barbet, Black-bellied Bustard, Blue-headed Coucal, Black Cuckoo-shrike, Northern brown-throated Weaver, Coqui Francolin, Red-necked Spurfowl, Rufous-naped and Flappet Larks, Southern Red Bishop.
The threatened Shoebill may also be observed when you take a boat ride
Kidepo Valley National Park
Lying in the rugged, semi-arid valleys of Karamoja province on the far northern border with South Sudan, Kidepo Valley is Uganda’s most remote national park. Not many undertake pilgrimage to the park but the spectacular beauty of this pristine wilderness impresses all that make it. Kidepo Valley National Park is a popular Uganda safari destination largely because of the large concentration of mammal species. In excess of 85 mammal species reside in Kidepo Valley National Park, 28 of which are found in nowhere else in other national parks in Uganda
It is situated in the extreme west of Uganda, in Bundibugyo District. It lies along the Uganda / Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border within the western arm of the East African Rift Valley. In southeast are the Rwenzori Mountains, to the west is the Democratic Republic of Congo and to the north are the Semuliki Flats and Lake Albert further on. The park is an eastern extension of the vast Ituri forest in DR.Congo. It forms part of the forest continuum resulting out of climatic upheavals of the Pleistocene and therefore one of the richest pockets for biodiversity. It covers 220 sq km with 336 tree species, 435 bird species, 63 mammal species, 9 diurnal primate species, and 374 butter species. One can also enjoy a pool of boiling water at the famous SEMPAYA HOT SPRINGS.
Located on the border between Uganda and DR.Congo a trip to the “Mountain of the Moon” is exhilaration and a rewarding experience but one, which must be well planned. The key to an enjoyable visit is to “be prepared!” the central circuit hike takes 6 nights/7 days and reaches an altitude of 14,000 ft (4,267 m) above sea level. The conditions on the mountain are a challenge to even an experienced hiker. The mountain is reknown for its un-engineered, steep and slippery trails and frequent rain. Rainfall and cold temperatures, bogs, mud, steep terrain and high altitude make it a challenging trip. Nevertheless it is exciting! You need to try it. The periods of July – August and December – February are relatively dry and for inexperienced hikers the best seasons for a trek.
The best birding area in this Park is along the “Mountain Bamboo Trail”, a 7km loop that traverses a variety on montane habitats.
The trail crosses the Chebonet River, then ascends steeply to the southern rim of the Gorge, passing a number of fig trees that attract an impressive variety of frugivores that include Olive Pigeon, Slender-billed and Mountain Greenbuls, Red-winged, Slender-billed, Waller’s and Stuhlmann’s Starlings, Grey-throated Barbet and Montane Oriole are all conspicuous when these trees fruit. The Open Forest on this slope is also a good area to scan for the localized Forest Wood-hoopoe, Purple-throated Cuckoo Shrike and Sharpe’s Starling.The Red-fronted Parrot has been recorded but there are recent reports of this species, known in Uganda only from Mount Elgon. Other Species of interest include; Jackson’s and Moorland Francolins, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Hartlub’s Turaco, Red-chested Owlet, Bar-tailed Trogon, Moustached Green Tinkerbird
Although the smallest in the country (about 38 sq km), is very important, as it is one of the two parks in Uganda that are habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas. Situated in Kisoro District, southwestern Uganda and is part of the great Virunga Conservation area adjoining Rwanda’s Parc volcano and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Parks. Other animals include buffaloes, elephant, bushbucks, the threatened golden monkeys …. Bird species include Rwenzori Turaco, Crowned Cranes among others.
This is the closest Reserve to Kampala City and supports over 300 species. Mabira’s strength lies in large number of birds which can be seen a short distance from the visitor centre
The Key Species include; Nahan’s Francolin, Cassin’s Hawk Eagle, Forest Wood Hoopoe, Pied Hornbill, Purple-throated Cuckoo Shrike, Green-tailed Bristlebill, Sooty Boubou, Weyn’s Weaver
Other important species that can be seen are; green, Little Green, Blue-throated Brown, Green-throated, Olive-bellied and Superb Sunbirds, Black-throated Apalis, African Blue Flycatcher, Red-headed Malimbe, Western Black-headed Oriole, Grey-throated, Yellow-spotted, Hairy-breasted and Yellow-billed Barbets.
The forest is well known to habour a number of primates like the olive baboons, black and white monkeys, grey monkeys black and white colobus and many others plus the famous chimpanzees. Elephants can also be spoted in this forest park espcially the forest elephants.
The vast Forest lies at the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley and to the South of Murchison falls National Park. The Forest habours a number of sought-after birds such as the Nahan’s Francolin, Cassin’s Spinetail, Ituri Batis, Puvel’s Illadopsis and Chestnut-capped Flycatcher.
The Royal Mile and Busingiro Areas are considered by some birders to be the Country’s Premier Forest Birding Locality and among the many birds to see are the Chocolate-backed, Blue-breasted and African Dwarf Kingfishers, White-thighed and Piping Hornbills, Yellow-spotted, Hairy-Breasted and Yellow-billed Barbets, Red-sided Broadbill, Green-breasted Pitta, Spotted Greenbul. In fact Budongo Forest is the only site in Uganda for the localized Yellow-footed Flycatcher, which favours the understorey of open, Ironwood-dominant forest.
The area just before Sonso River is an excellent place to scan for Black Sparrow hawk, the rare Black-collared Lovebird, Shining Blue Kingfisher.
Located on Lake Victoria and a habitat for the elusive Shoebill, a pre-historic human sized African bird that eats baby crocodiles and kills its siblings! Shoebills reach up to 5 feet in height and formidable ambush predators, standing still in swamps before lunging forward to swallow their prey whole with their giant bills.
Located towards the northern Uganda, the sanctuary has been gazetted for breeding and multiplication of the once extinct Rhinoceros specie in Uganda and worth visiting for any mammal enthusiast. This has become a popular destination for tourists looking for adventure in Uganda.
Apart from white rhinos, there is also a plethora of wildlife at Ziwa, including over 300 species of birds.
