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Budongo Forest Reserve


Budongo Forest covers an area of 793 km_ of which only 53% is forest. The remaining 47% is grassland. The altitudinal range is 700-1270m. This forest type is classified as medium altitude semi deciduous moist forest. Budongo has a high biodiversity with 24 species of small mammals; nine being primates; 465 species of trees and shrubs; 359 species of birds; 289 species of butterflies; and 130 species of moths.

Brief History of Budongo Forest Reserve
The terrain is flat allowing for good on-foot travelling conditions for the average tourist; the campsite is located on the edge of the chimpanzees’ home range, significantly diminishing the risk of long trekking excursion before contact is made with the group; the habitat consists of primary forest with medium understory vegetation-density allowing for good visibility of the canopy (and thus of the chimpanzees) and the presence of savanna and grassland areas neighbouring the primary forest present an interesting opportunity for viewing of different ecosystems. Finally there is an extensive (115km in total) and well-maintained trail system that further facilitates visitor accessibility.

There are two tourist sites Kaniyo-Pabidi and Busingiro which are part of the Budongo Forest Reserve. An eco tourist project was set up in 1993 and opened to the public in 1994 for chimpanzee viewing at both sites.
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