Kabwoya wildlife reserve

What to do in Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve

Fishing

Fishing within Kabwoya wildlife reserve is conducted from the fresh waters of Lake Albert where tourists can be able to catch different sizes of the Nile perch, tilapia and cat fish among others. It is a half day adventure using motorboats with a maximum of three (3) anglers also known as the fishermen in each boat for safety reasons. While on the motorboat, a safari guide will provide you with fishing equipments such as the hooks which you will use to catch various fish species.

Birding

Kabwoya wildlife reserve is an important birding area due to it being a home to over 460 bird species including the Albertine rift endemic bird species such as dwarf honey guide, black-faced apalis, Rwenzori apalis, grauer’s swamp warbler, grauer’s warbler, Neumann’s warbler, red-faced woodland warbler, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, purple-breasted sunbird, dusky crimson-wing, strange weaver, blue-headed sunbird, archer’s robin-chat, regal sunbird,  shelley’s crimson-wing, grey crowned crane, Willard’s sooty boubou and many others. You will need a camera and binoculars for an ultimate birding experience.

Primate watching

The reserve has also got a number of different primate species which include the baboons, chimpanzees, black and white colobus and vervet monkeys which are usually found along the banks of River Hohwa and River Wamababya. At times, short chimpanzee tracking tours can be done due to the presence of chimpanzees found in the riverine forest along the Hohwa River.

Quad biking

Quad biking activity is yet another fun way of touring the natural beauty of Kabwoya wildlife reserve and while carrying out this activity, you’re expected to follow demarcated trails in the savannah plains and while doing so, you get to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and also sight animals and birds in the reserve.

Game drives

Kabwoya wildlife reserve is relatively a small reserve but this doesn’t stop it from being a perfect place for game drives. During your game drives, you will get to enjoy the scenic views of the park, the short vegetation cover with shrubs and a large population of animals which include the leopards, hyenas, buffalos, elephants, oribis, reedbucks, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, bush bucks, duikers, impalas, sitatunga, warthogs, hippos and primates such as chimpanzees, black and white colobus and vervet monkeys as they roam in the short grass of the reserve. Don’t forget your cameras to take pictures and videos for memories.

Guided nature walks

This is an interesting activity where tourists get an opportunity to explore the reserve on foot with the company of an experienced guide who will protect you from dangerous animals. During the guided nature walk activity, you will get a close look at some of the animals, view different bird species, enjoy the cool breeze and sweet sounds of bird species singing in trees.

Horseback riding

This is an amazing activity that you can opt to go for either early morning or in the evening when the heat is not too much. Horse ride safaris are highly recommended because it is a great way of game viewing; all the wildlife that you hope to see during your game drives or even nature walks can be expected during your horse ride in the reserve.

Mountain biking

This activity is done in biking trails running through the magnificent savannah plains of the reserve. Mountain biking experience is good for keeping your body physically fit and as you ride through the reserve, you will spot many animals and bird species.

Fossil hunting

Fossil hunting is one of the most important and interesting activities that allows tourists to go out on an expedition for fossils such as the spear head and piece of pottery that have existed for generations. Fossil hunting on the Kabwoya wildlife reserve produces results for visitors and is not just an exercise in futility but people actually find fossils here. So, don’t hesitate to go for this activity when you visit the reserve.