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Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve

Overview of Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Uganda safaris are more exciting when the great Albertine rift valley region is explored with the unique beauty from the terraced like slopes teeming with a stunning ever green decorated floor. The reserve was previously known as the Kaiso-Tonya controlled hunting area with plenty of wildlife within the Albertine rift valley. Kabwoya wildlife reserve was gazetted in 1980 though it became a reserve in 2002 placing it as one of Uganda’s newest reserve.

Location of Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

The very beautiful reserve covering 87km2 occupies an isolated though scenic position in the plains between Bunyoro escarpment and Lake Albert in Hoima district within the great Albertine rift valley in Western Uganda overlooking the famous Blue mountains. The Albertine rift is a western branch of the East African rift crossing five counties that include the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda crossed by two large mountain ranges of Rwenzori and Virunga. The Albertine rift is one of the most diverse region in Africa with more than 40% of Africa’s mammals, 20% amphibians and plants and more than half of Africa’s birds making it an ultimate region for Uganda birding safaris for tourists on Uganda tours with the Albertine rift endemics like the Rwenzori Turaco.

What to see/attractions in Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

The stunning scenery; The scenic view around where the reserve is placed with Lake Albert below and overlooking the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Blue mountains is that perfect place for nature lovers on Uganda safari trips with a fairy tale setting all around. This view is the perfect scenic stop between Murchison Falls National Park and Kibale Forest National park for tourists heading for or from having exceptional wildlife safaris in Uganda.


Wildlife in Kabwoya wildlife reserve Uganda; Wildlife species include animals like the various antelopes, Uganda Kobs, Duikers, buffaloes, warthog, Chimps, baboons, white and Black colobus monkeys live in the beautiful riverine forests along Hoywa and Wambabya rivers. Alongside the cliffs below Lake Albert hippos find residence, so lucky to reside in a remarkable region.


Birds in Kabwoya wildlife reserve; Kabwoya wildlife reserve sitting in the Albertine rift, Albertine rift endemic birds create the melodies of the area with up to 460 species including the Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Willard’s sooty Boubou, Stripe-breasted Tit, Grauer’s Broadbill, Red-throated Alethe, Dwarf Honey guide, Black-faced Apalis, Grauer’s Warbler, Dusky Crimson-Wing, Shelley’s and many more to fill birding tours in Uganda with lifetime melodies of the wild.

What to do/attraction in Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Nature walks and guided hikes; Guided hikes and nature walks through the beautiful Albertine rift about 3,900ft (1,200m) with the high snowcapped mountain Rwenzori above, the escarpments that act as a backdrop, Lake Albert with cliffs above through the less thronged trails is the perfect way to encounter wildlife.

Bird watching in Kabwoya wildlife reserve; Uganda Birding safari tours reward the tourists with the Albertine rift endemics in a region with more than half of Africa’s birds including the Strange weaver, Archer’s Robin chat, Blue-headed sunbird, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, Rwenzori Batis, Black-faced Apalis, Red-throated Alethe, Purple-breasted sunbird, Regal sunbird, Dusky Crimson-Wing and many more that will get ticked by any birder in this region.

Fishing in Kabwoya wildlife reserve; Fishing is done at Lake Albert using a motorboat with an expert guide where the tourist gets to catch Nile perch below very beautiful hill tops. This extends wildlife safaris to fishing tours in Uganda with a memorable experience that’s comes your way unexpected.

How to get to Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

By road: There different road routes used to tour Uganda’s Kabwoya wildlife reserve with some of them including;

From Entebbe International airport, Kabwoya wildlife reserve is 270km via Kampala-Hoima road with an estimated drive time of 5h 15min. Via Kampala-Hoima-Kyenjojo-Hoima road, the reserve is 268km with an estimated drive time of 5h 32min From Kampala, Kabwoya wildlife reserve is 232km via Kampala-Hoima road with an estimated drive time of 4h 16min. Via Kampala-Hoima and Kyenjojo-Hoima road, the reserve is 237km about 4h 33min.


From Kibale Forest National Park, the reserve is 168km via Kyenjojo-Hoima road with an estimated drive time of 3h 47min.

From Murchison Falls National Park, Kabwoya wildlife reserve is 171km away via Masindi-Hoima road taking a drive time of about 3h 30min.

Where to Stay/accommodation at Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

Within Kabwoya wildlife reserve, lodging is available at Lake Albert Safari Lodge with facilities that cater for all travelers either on Luxury/up-market, mid range or budget safari in Uganda. The Lodge is at a cliff with Lake Albert below and overlooking the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Blue mountains.

Best time to tour/visit/safari Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve Uganda

The best time of the year for memorable Uganda wildlife safari tours is during the dry months of December-February and June -August though the reserve is open all year round.  

The Albertine rift is one of the most rewarding Uganda safari destinations where you get to meet more than half of Africa’s birds, more vertebrate species than any other region in Africa, the adorned landscape. Within this landscape which Kabwoya wildlife reserve is situated, fairy tale imaginations truly come to nearby reality.

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