Tour Guide, Kampala, Uganda
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Mabira Forest is located in Buyikwe District between Lugazi and Jinja just about 54 km (1 hour) from Kampala up to the forest reserve headquarters. It has been protected as a reserve since 1932. It is covering an area of about 306 square kilometers and it’s regarded as one of the last remaining rain forest and biggest in central Uganda. It is a home to very many primate species like the red tailed monkeys, Vertvets, grey-cheeked Mangabeys. It is a home to over 315 bird species including the Cassinis hawk eagle, Grey long bill to mention but a few, 97 species of moths 218 species of butterflies, 312 species of trees among others species.
Mabira Forest reserve offers a number of services like Forest walk. This is one of the most interesting activities carried out in the forest reserve, during the forest walk your eyes will be sighting out different species such as butterflies, different tree species, primate species such as red tailed monkeys, Vertvets, Gre-cheeked Mangabeys, species of birds can all be spotted out. For those who want to learn more about the local Ugandans arrangements can be made for the visitors to meet the local people who will entertain them through their cultural dances. You can also purchase their locally made items if interested. The forest reserve is a home to over 315 species of birds which include Nathan’s francolin, paradise fly catcher, purple-throated cuckoo shrike, sooty Boubou to mention but a few.
Mabira boosts of 3 Bandas which can accommodate a maximum of 10 Guests at the Eco Tourism Site near Najjembe Trading Centre. The Bandas are self-catering although some light meals can be prepared for you by the House keeper. There is also a Camping Ground near the Site for do-it-yourself caravans at a modest fee.
Mabira Central Forest Reserve is one of Uganda’s largest surviving Natural Forests covering an area of 306 sq. km. The forest has Natural Habitat of 312 species of trees, home of 315 species of Birds, 218 Butterfly Species, 97 Moth Speciesand 23 Small Mammal Species. Activities carried out in the forest include Forest Walks with over 68 km of well-developed trail length, Mountain Biking, Bird Watching, Environmental Education and Research, Camping and Picnics, Primate Watching, Butterfly Identification and general Forest Exploration.