Flora and fauna of Bugoma Forest

Flora and fauna of Bugoma Forest is exceptional to explore on safari in Uganda. The Forest is among the best forest ecosystems including a tropical semi-deciduous rainforest situated along the Albertine Rift Valley in western Uganda.

The forest covers an area of 400 km², forming part of a larger ecological corridor adjoining forests i.e Budongo, Semliki. The forest lies at an altitude of about 990–1,300 meters receiving substantial rainfall ideal for dense vegetation and diverse wildlife. The Forest is characterized with trees exceeding 40 meters, dense canopy layer cover at 20–30 meters and Shrubs, herbs, climbers, as well as ferns.

Dominant Tree Species in Bugoma Forest are over 250–400 tree species including pioneer and climax species

Tree Species include;

Cynometra alexandri (Ironwood/Muhimbi)

Khaya species (African mahogany)

Celtis species

Albizia species

Ficus species (fig trees)

Pterocarpus species

Entandrophragma species.

Primates (Fauna)

Primates in the Forest

Eastern chimpanzee (about 500–600 individuals)

Ugandan mangabey (endemic and rare)

Black-and-white colobus monkeys

Red-tailed monkeys

Blue monkeys

Vervet monkeys

Large Mammals too can be watched and these include; There are over 30 mammal species.

Forest elephants

Buffaloes

Uganda kobs

Golden cats

Side-striped jackals