Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Protected forest reserve in Bushenyi District, Uganda
The 147-square-kilometer reserve stands at 1,400 meters above sea level, containing 414 tree species and 378 bird species within its boundaries.
The National Forestry Authority assumed management of this reserve along with 505 other central forest reserves following the National Forestry Act of 2003.
Local communities gather medicinal plants from the forest to treat various health conditions, maintaining traditional knowledge of natural remedies.
Morning chimpanzee tracking sessions begin at 8:00 AM, while afternoon sessions start at 3:00 PM, with permits costing 50 dollars per person.
The reserve houses 320 chimpanzees, with 50 individuals adapted to human presence, allowing for a 95 percent chance of observation during tracking sessions.
Location: Bushenyi District
GPS coordinates: -0.28333,30.11667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:47
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