Safari Lodge
    Katwe Bird Sanctuary, Uganda
    929m
    PlnrScore 29

    Excellence Hotel

    Excellence Hotel is a hotel near Katwe Bird Sanctuary.

    Score
    29
    Species
    482

    Location

    Latitude

    -0.144375

    Longitude

    29.885570

    Elevation

    929m

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    Excellence Hotel in Katwe Bird Sanctuary

    Activities

    hotel

    Nearest Airport

    Mweya Airport

    HUMW
    7 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Goma International Airport

    GOM
    185 km away

    482

    Total Species

    42

    Mammals

    301

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    African Fish-Eagle
    242 obs
    Common Hippopotamus
    222 obs
    African Savanna Elephant
    215 obs
    African Buffalo
    212 obs
    Pied Kingfisher
    197 obs
    Nile Crocodile
    185 obs
    Yellow-billed Stork
    184 obs
    Nile Monitor
    166 obs
    Kob
    154 obs
    Common Warthog
    140 obs
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    Planning & reference

    Chambura Wildlife Reserve

    Chambura Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve

    Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Katonga Proposed National Park

    A wetland reserve characterized by papyrus swamps and riverine forests along the Katonga River, this reserve is known for its semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope. It offers a different safari experience, often explored by canoe or on foot, with opportunities to see otters, waterbucks, and a variety of birds.

    Kibale National Park

    Known as the 'Primate Capital of the World,' Kibale boasts the highest concentration and diversity of primates in East Africa, most notably chimpanzees. Visitors come for world-class chimpanzee trekking and habituation experiences, alongside sightings of red colobus, L'Hoest's monkeys, and a rich birdlife within its moist evergreen forest.

    Mubuku Central Forest Reserve

    Mubuku Central Forest Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Uganda's most popular savannah park, Queen Elizabeth is famous for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, the Kazinga Channel with its abundant hippos and birds, and a wide array of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, leopards, and various antelope species. The diverse ecosystems range from sprawling savannah to humid forests and volcanic craters.

    Rwenzori Mountains National Park

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this park protects the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon,' Africa's highest mountain range. While not a traditional wildlife safari destination, it's a premier trekking and mountaineering site, offering stunning alpine landscapes, unique Afro-alpine vegetation, and opportunities to spot rare forest elephants and chimpanzees at lower altitudes.

    Semliki National Park

    Located in the western Rift Valley, Semliki is Uganda's only lowland tropical rainforest, extending from the Congo's Ituri Forest. It's a birder's paradise, boasting over 400 bird species, many of which are Central African forest dwellers. It also features hot springs and a diverse primate population, including chimpanzees and various monkeys.

    Toro-Semliki Proposed National Park

    Adjacent to Semliki National Park, this reserve offers a mix of savannah and forest habitats, providing a bridge for wildlife between the park and the Congo. It's a good spot for viewing forest elephants, buffalo, and various antelope species, and is particularly rich in birdlife, including several rare species.

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