Size
221 km²

Location
Western Uganda, near Kibale National Park

Description
The Katonga Wildlife Reserve was declared a nature protection area in 1964 and is a region with many attractions. The reserve is situated on the shores of River Katonga and is a rich ecosystem with different species of animals and mixed savannah, covered with wonderful Acacia trees and partly forest. A big division of the area is permanent and seasonal moor-land.

Katonga’s landscape is special and so driving through by car is not allowed- which anyway would not even be possible. On foot however the area can properly be explored and you will enjoy its beauty in peace and quiet. The park is habitat to a variety of animals like the waterbucks, bushbucks, Uganda kob, different kinds of duikers, warthogs, black and white Colobus monkeys, Clawless otters, hippopotamus and elephants and more than 150 different species of birds.

One of the main activities in the Katonga Wildlife Reserve is the trip in the canoe. The tour goes through several kilometers of flooded swamps and moors with possibility of you discovering the most colorful birds. You will visit a special site where usually very seldom and shy Sitatunga antelope could be seen.

Activities include

1. Bird Watching
2. Wildlife Watching
3. Nature Walks
4. Boat Trips

Visiting Time
All year round is a good visit. However, it is necessary to travel with a Four Wheel Drive especially during the rainy season.

Please contact us for more information and further inquiries:
office@equatorialwildsafaris.com.

Yours- EWS Team