Budongo Forest (Murchsion Falls NP), Western Uganda
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Kaniyo-Pabidi is situated in the North Eastern part of Budongo Forest Reserve and is contiguous with Murchison Falls National Park and Bugungu wildlife Reserve. It is a natural habitat of about 120 Chimpanzees. However only one group consisting of about 30 chimpanzees has have been fully habituated for Eco-Tourism purposes.
There are also other primate species such as black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. Some savannah grassland species can be sighted in Kaniyo-Pabidi like bush bucks, red and blue duikers, bush pigs, warthogs, lions, water bucks and buffaloes. This area is home of a variety of tree species like mahogany and the Celtic family whereby some of the trees are known to possess medicinal qualities.
Accommodation at Kaniyo-Pabidi consists of mainly camping facilities, however, the Jane Good all Institute is completing modern tourist cabins and simple ‘bandas’ (round circular houses that are grass thatched). Boomu Conservation and Crafts Women’s Association operate the ‘bandas’ near the park entry gate.
Boomu Conservation and Crafts Women’s Association and Asera Azora Women’s groups provide handcrafts, community walks, cooking walks, simple traditional accommodation and camping.
Kaniyo-Pabidi has knowledgeable, experienced and welcoming guides who offer interpretation and guiding services through the forest for a small fee.
