Bigodi wetland sanctuary is situated in the heart of Uganda’s kibale national park with in Magombe swamp, is among the popular areas known for its eco system and vibrant wildlife. The park is also referred to as home for the Great Turaco.
The wetland is a haven for bird watchers and researchers with over 300 bird species. The sanctuary is also a home to many primate species including the monkey species.
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN BIGODI WETLAND SANCTAURY
Primates
Many primate species call Bigodi wetland a home due to its rich eco systems. Some of them include Black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet, grey -cheeked mangabey, olive baboons and red-tailed monkeys. Chimpanzees can also be seen since Kibale forest national park is very nearby.
Mammals.
Bigodi sanctuary still serves as a home to different mammal species. Some of the mammals to see include Sitatunga, bush pigs, Bushbucks and also mongoose. Some of the reptiles to see include snakes, Lizards, frogs and many more.
ACTIVITIES TO O IN BIGODI WETLAND SANCTAURY
Nature walks.
This is the most popular activity done within this amazing sanctuary. Nature walks involve tourists being led by a local guide who walks around with them as they explore different attractions such as animals, birds, and plants. Tourists are able to identity different vegetation zones.
The wetland has various routes to follow especially during nature walks. Some of the birds to see while in the sanctuary include Grey crowned cranes, Papyrus Gonolek, Blue breasted Kingfisher, Yellow Billed Barbet, African Grey Parrots, Western Nicator, White spotted Flufftail, and many others. Nature walks in Bigodi Sanctuary are indeed rewarding since they connect tourists with nature.
Birdwatching
Birdwatching is among the best birding destinations with in the pearl of Africa. The sanctuary is a birder paradise with over 300 bird species including the endemics and migratory. Different birds find the sanctuary a suitable breeding ground for their life. Examples of birds to spot with in the sanctuary include African pitta, yellow spotted nicator, Blue breasted Kingfisher, Black capped Apalis, Abyssinian ground thrush, Dusky crimsonwing, yellow-rumped tinker bird.
Community walks
One of the common activities done with in Bigodi wetland sanctuary include the community walks. Community walks involve tourists visiting the people in the community learn more about how they go about their activities and many more.
In the communities tourists can participate in various activities for instance learn how to cook the local cuisines, visit different plantations like the coffee, tea where you get vast research about these cash crops.
You can also decide to visit the Bigodi women’s group and interact with them, see their different African crafts they make. Here you can learn how these products are made.
Community walks also involve visiting medicine men who used different local herbs to treat people in the ancient times.
Visting the new snake park
A trip to Bigodi wetland sanctuary grants you opportunities to visit the snake park. The sanctuary is a home to both venomous and non venomous snakes. The snake park today with in this sanctuary acts as a home to these snakes and many tourists visit it. Today the area is an amazing attraction since people are able to view these snakes.
HOW TO GET TO BIGODI WETLAND SANCTAURY?
Gettting to Bigodi wetland sanctuary is much easier to book with a trusted tour operator since the guides are well equipped with the roads. The journey involves driving from Kampala then Fort portal to Kamwenge. The journey is approximately a 6 to7 hours drive.
WHERE TO STAY AROUND BIGODI WETLAND SANCTUARY?
There are different accommodations that are very close around Bigodi wetland Sanctuary. The accommodations are classified in to luxury, midrange and budget. Some of the lodges to look for include Crater safari lodge, Kibale forest camp, Kibale river camp, and many more.
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