Mpanga Forest Reserve

Overview

We consider an Eco Tour to be a trip that causes minimal impact to the environment and local people. The site is usually culturally and biologically diverse and attracts tourists who have a common interest in nature, wildlife and culture.

A fundamental element of an Eco Tour is the education of environmental issues such as, the protection of natural resources or endangered species, usually relevant to the destination. This may be conducted through lectures, involvement in conservation projects or simply by learning from a knowledgeable tour guide with a special commitment to consider environmental and socio-cultural issues in all aspects of your trips.


About 37 KMs from Kampala on Masaka road is Mpanga Forest reserve a little getaway makes for a rustic alternative to the hassle and bustle of urban life in Kampala. This young 45 sq KM forest a little older than 50 years is used as tropical research institute.

The sheer size of the trees attest to progress that can be made in conservation with well managed programmes. It has an extensive network of wide footpaths initially made for researches and now opens to the public.