Mabira forest is one of the reaming tropical rain forests that are under threat of deforestation; however, recently the forest is flourishing with an increase in tourism development in the country.
The 300 sq km forest is located along Kampala Jinja high way on stretch of valleys, hills and some parts are fringed with papyrus swamps and savannah on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is filled with 300 endemic plants, 9 endangered species of mammals in mabira not found anywhere in the country and they include mangabey, baboon colubus monkeys, butterflies and several bird species. The statistics show that the forest has 218 species of birds, 23 species of mammals include primates, 95 species of moth, and some of the bird species in mabira are red headed blue bill, black bellied seed craker, Cassin hawk eagle mention but few.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Arrival day:
You will be picked by your safari guide from African skimmer tours who will be waiting after your arrival at Entebbe international airport or any of the border points like Katuna,Busia, Malaba, Elegu and drop you at the booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Day I: Transfer to mabira and of visit sezibwa falls on the way
Pick up from the place of accommodation and transfer to mabira forest with en-route visit to Sezibwa falls
Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast 06:30 and meet your guide who will pick you at the place of accommodation and drive you to mabira forest with en-route visit Sezibwa falls in Lugazi in Buikwe district, the falls will give you the ultimate experience of the Buganda culture and the Anglican church in Uganda with the memorable moments while enjoying the sights and sounds of the falls while taking memorable photos
You will later proceed to mabira forest and check in to the hotel for lunch and relaxation waiting for the evening forest walk in mabira forest while enjoying birding and the day will be concluded with dinner and overnight at booked lodge
Day 2: Full day mabira forest and return to Kampala late evening
Wake up early in the morning at exactly 06; 30 am and have breakfast, after meet your safari guide who will take you at the briefing centre and immediately after briefing you will lead by guides to explore mabira forest. The day will be started with morning forest walk and birding while enjoying different bird species like sunbird ,hornbill ,African pita, African grey parrot etc. you will have picnic lunch in the forest and immediately after lunch have your great life time experience of zip lining in mabira forest
Return to the lodge and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe at booked accommodation for diner and overnight stay
Departure day
Wake up late morning like at 9:00 am with relaxed breakfast at the lodge and check out. You will be picked transferred to Entebbe international airport or any of the border points and drop off for your departure back home
Thanks you for choosing to travel with us, have safe journey
END OF SAFARI
Included
- All meals and accommodation in mabira
- Costs of sezibwa falls
- Costs of zip lining
- Costs of birding, nature walk
- All ground transportation
- Car hiring and fuel
Excluded
- Activities not mentioned in the package
- Accommodation in Kampala
- Visa fees
- Airfares
- Airport pickups and drops