Kalinzu forest reserve


Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, 147sqkm in Bushenyi District is famous for 262 Butterflies, 97 Moths, Reptiles and Flowers ,414 Species of Trees and Shrubs including the Ficus, Prunus Africana, the Stroboia, and Parinari , 378 Species of Birds , 240 chimpanzees and Six different Species of Primates including the Blue Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys and Chimpanzees.

Only two Groups of about 60 chimpanzees can be accessed by both Researchers and Tourists.

Chimp tracking apparently takes in 4 visitors per day. The Forest Reserve occasionally provides refuge to Savannah Grassland Species such as the Duikers, Leopards and Wild Pigs. Activities in the Reserve include Forest Walks, Research, Conservation Education, Birding, Butterfly Identification, and small Mammal viewing.