Mabira Forest, Forest reserve in Buikwe District, Uganda
Mabira Forest contains 315 bird species, 312 tree species, and 218 butterfly species across its 300 square kilometers of protected rainforest terrain.
The forest changed its commercial purpose in the early 1900s when the East Africa and Uganda Exploration Company shifted from rubber harvesting to coffee cultivation.
Local communities near the forest present traditional dances and craft demonstrations, sharing their connections to this National Cultural Site of Uganda.
Visitors can access guided nature walks, mountain biking trails, and bird watching tours from June to August and December to February.
The elevation within the reserve spans from 1,070 to 1,340 meters above sea level, with streams flowing northward into the Victoria Nile.
Location: Buikwe District
GPS coordinates: 0.39833,33.01640
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:53
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