Budongo Forest Reserve
Uganda’s Largest Mahogany Forest — Kaniyo Pabidi Chimpanzee Tracking
About Budongo Forest Reserve
Covering 825 square kilometers contiguous with southern Murchison Falls National Park, Budongo Forest is the largest mahogany forest reserve in East Africa. Home to over 600 wild chimpanzees, Budongo's Kaniyo Pabidi sector offers world-class chimpanzee trekking in towering stands of centuries-old mahogany trees and is a haven for rare forest birds.
Key Wildlife Species to Encounter
Budongo Forest Reserve boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
May to August and December to February (high fruit season when chimps forage near forest trails).
🎟️ Permits & Park Access
Chimpanzee Tracking Permit: $130 USD per person.
*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.Signature Experiences & Activities
- Kaniyo Pabidi Chimpanzee Tracking
- Mahogany Forest Nature & Canopy Walks
- Birding Expeditions for Albertine Rift Specials
- Eco-Lodge Forest Relaxation
Frequently Asked Questions — Budongo Forest Reserve
Budongo is quieter with fewer tourists, making it an intimate and budget-friendly alternative situated conveniently en-route to Murchison Falls.
