Bugoma Central Forest Reserve

Located in the Hioma district of western Uganda, east of Lake Albert, the Bugoma Central Forest Reserve is one of the lowland forest belts along the country’s western rift escarpment. This important area, spanning 400 square kilometres, is home to biome-restricted species and internationally threatened species, including the beautiful Nahan’s Francolin and Grey Parrot. Mammals inhabiting the forest include buffalos, Uganda Kobs, chimpanzees, and other types of monkeys. Occasionally, elephants can also be spotted. Threatened by illegal logging, settlement, and agriculture overstepping the reserve boundaries, the forest has recently begun to benefit from eco-tourism.