Nature Walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Bigodi wetland is located in Magombe swamp, famously known as home to the “Great Turaco”. A nature-guided walk long enough to about 4.5 km will take you through this important wildlife conservation area, with a guarantee of exceptional sighting opportunities. Nature Walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary with Acacia Safaris Limited offers great adventure with the scenic beauty of the Fauna and flora in the Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary is a community development effort at the edges of Kibale National Park to help protect the former Magombe Swamp. The sanctuary is located off the road between the districts of Kamwenge and Fort Portal in Uganda. The wetland was at first generally known as the Magombe Swamp. Bigodi Swamp is four square kilometers large and is considered to be one of the prime birding destinations in Uganda, with several bird species both resident and migratory.

Great Turaco

Why visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary? – Nature Walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a famous “Home of the Great Blue Turaco” with a lot more bird species making it a real bird watcher’s paradise. Our expert and local guides will make your visit here a memorable one. The Beautiful Sanctuary shelters over 200 species of birds including Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers, and many more swamp endemics.

Furthermore, the sanctuary is the home of 8 species of primates, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, L’hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey and the Blue Monkey. A safari here with Acacia Safaris Limited with make you live to remember Africa forever.

There are several other mammals in the wetland such as sitatungas, bushbucks, and otters. While on a safari here, you will have opportunities to interact with local people from local and knowledgeable guides to the rest of the community members.

Top highlights of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Birding in Bigodi Sanctuary swamp

Birding in Bigodi is the primary turn of safaris here and the wetland offers a great experience, second to none. A safari with Acacia safaris offers exceptional birding experiences in the Bigodi wetland sanctuary. Most of the birds found in the swamp are resident though some few migratory species can also be spotted. The birds find the wetland a perfect sanctuary and breeding ground. The Bigodi Wetlands sanctuary is also a great feeding ground because it attracts insects and frogs which are fed on by most birds.

Nature Guided Walks

A nature-guided walk is usually led by trained local Guides who are very knowledgeable of the local terrain and the best spots to sight bird life and other attractions in the sanctuary. These local experts will enable you to identify all the animal, bird, and plant species and explain details about their matting among other things. Expect to encounter rich vegetation, wild plants, and flowers. The Guides will share information about the role of the community in preserving the Eco-system and how their effort is contributing to the well-being of the people economically. You can ask to view the forest and vast wetland from a tall tree house. Acacia Safaris Limited has well-planned safari packages to Bigodi wetland from which you can choose the one you would prefer most.

Cultural and village-guided Walks

Nature-guided walks in Bigodi wetlands will always offer you opportunities to visit the local communities. The wetland sanctuary is relatively small however embedded with all characteristics of the typical pearl of an Africa rural setting – mud/brick houses, surrounding gardens, playing children, women, and men. A visit to the village offers visitors a great opportunity to learn and experience the local African society with opportunities to learn more about food, learn how coffee is grown, and visit the local schools.