Oluwa Forest Reserve

Oluwa Forest Reserve is a large protected woodland area in Ondo State covering tropical rainforest with dense canopy and diverse habitats. The reserve is home to various wildlife including chimpanzees, elephants, and hundreds of bird species across its different zones.

The reserve was established as part of a larger forest protection system alongside Omo and Shasha reserves in southwestern Nigeria. These reserves together form an important network for protecting the region's woodlands.

Local communities have gathered medicinal plants and forest materials from these woods for generations as part of their daily lives. The forest remains woven into how people living nearby source natural resources and sustain their practices.

Visitors can explore the area best through guided tours departing from nearby towns, with tours offered during early morning hours. Your chances of seeing wildlife are greatest in early morning when the forest is active and conditions are favorable.

The forest is home to endangered primates living hidden among the dense tree canopy in its least accessible areas. These rare inhabitants are difficult to spot and make exploring the woods a genuine challenge for visitors.

Location: Ondo State

GPS coordinates: 6.82300,4.67400

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20