Rubanga forest, Lake Mburo National Park
Rubanga forest is just along the southern corner of Lake Mburo national park. Rubanga forest comprises an amalgamation of species that make it an ideal place to visit. It is a haven for birds and a place to do birding while in the park. Out of Uganda’s 1000 species, 350 are spotted in Lake Mburo national park. Most of the present species live in the forest canopy of the Rubanga forest. The birds whistling through the air is sweet to listen to.
Birds here include the double-touched barbet, Ross’s turaco, red-shouldered cuckoo, Shrike, Harrier hawk, green pigeon, and shoebill stock and others. The unique forest had several tree species to encounter for example grey brown truck, erythrina, fig tree and acacia. These form a beautiful canopy that attracts many forest birds.
Exploring the forest is done on foot led by a professional guide from the Uganda wildlife authority. It begins in the morning, and depending on one’s choice they can decide to spend all day looking for birds. It is possible to meet a few of the park creatures within the forest like primates. Or hyenas getting back from the forest hunt, en route to the forest. You will encounter some of the park species like Zebras, antelopes, Impalas, Topi, Uganda Kobs.
Activities to do in Rubanga forest
Nature walks and Birding
Popular activities to do in the Rubanga forest include nature walks under guidance and Uganda birding safaris. The parking area is a hot spot for birds. There are forest birds, savannah birds, and Migratory species that live here. Travelers will spot many bird types in the park while in this forest.
Game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
The walks and birding can be put together with Game drives in Lake Mburo national park. Game drives are done in the morning time in search of early morning risers. Morning time is an hour for grazing animals, afternoon and evenings also present a time for animal views and sundowners.
Rubanga forest, Lake Mburo National Park
Horseback riding
Lake Mburo is the only place safe and with horses, the experience is a wholly unique one. It is an initiative by Mihingo lodge, a luxury facility of Lake Mburo national park adjacent to national park.
Location
Rubanga forest is located in Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo national park is in a strategic location on the highway connecting the central region to the western part. This is a continuous route to the so-called Switzerland of Africa, the winding hills in Kabale district. Banana and tea plantations will lead you to the home of Mountain gorillas Bwindi impenetrable national park. Queen Elizabeth national park is also ahead for more game drives and tree climbing lions.
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