Why stay at Nkima Forest Lodge
- 30 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- hotel
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
1,043
Species
30
Mammals
281
Birds
Most observed
- Shoebill265 sightings
- Pied Kingfisher219 sightings
- Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill202 sightings
- Mantled Guereza174 sightings
- Marabou Stork169 sightings
- Little Egret160 sightings
- Malachite Kingfisher159 sightings
- African Jacana158 sightings
- Eastern Plantain-eater157 sightings
- Reed Cormorant144 sightings
Best time to stay at Nkima Forest Lodge
Best months:
February
June
July
JanGreat22°C75mm
FebGreat23°C74mm
MarGood23°C122mm
AprFair22°C218mm
MayGood22°C123mm
JunGreat21°C68mm
JulGreat21°C41mm
AugGreat22°C78mm
SepGood22°C102mm
OctGood22°C102mm
NovFair21°C174mm
DecGood22°C123mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
15 km from the park
International airport
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
15 km from the park
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Other parks in Central & Lake Victoria Basin
- Bukaleba Central Proposed National Park
- Buwanzi Central Forest Reserve
- Kaliro Central Forest Reserve
- Kalombi Central Forest Reserve
- Kasenyi Central Forest Reserve
- Kijanebalola Central Forest Reserve
- Kisombwa Central Forest Reserve
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Mbarara Central Forest Reserve
- Nakaga Central Forest Reserve
Nkima Forest Lodge FAQs
Data updated August 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo