Katonga Wildlife Reserve, Wildlife reserve in Kamwenge District, Uganda
The Katonga Wildlife Reserve spans 211 square kilometers of mixed savannah, containing acacia woodlands, permanent wetlands, and seasonal swamps along the Katonga River.
Established in 1964 as a game reserve, this protected area served as a migration corridor for wildlife traveling between western Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan.
The reserve functions as an essential conservation site under the Uganda Wildlife Authority, preserving native species and maintaining regional biodiversity patterns.
Visitors can reach the reserve by taking a 40-kilometer dirt road south from Kyegegwa junction, located 42 kilometers west of Mubende on Fort Portal Road.
The reserve contains a substantial population of sitatunga antelopes, which thrive in the wetland system alongside waterbucks, hippos, and over 150 bird species.
Location: Kamwenge District
Inception: 1998
GPS coordinates: 0.24067,30.78094
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:31
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