How Many Forests Are In Uganda

What is a Forest?

A forest is an area of land dominated by trees.

How Many Forests Are In Uganda

In Uganda, a Central Forest Reserve is a body of forest or woodland managed by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 8/2003.

The NFA is mandated to manage all 506 Central Forest Reserves in Uganda. These reserves are part of the protected areas of Uganda.

What is the largest forest in Uganda?

Area coverage: Mabira Central Forest Reserve is one of Uganda’s largest surviving Natural Forests covering an area of 306 sq km.

What is the second-largest forest in Uganda?

Set within Mabira Forest, Uganda’s second largest forest, you find yourself surrounded by nature’s beauty.

The forest is home to 312 species of trees, 315 species of birds, 218 Butterfly species, and 23 small mammal species.

How much does it cost to visit a forest in Uganda?

Budget safaris cost from $150 per person per day, mid-range from $300 per person per day and top-end safaris start at around $600 per person.