Griffin falls budget camp in Mabira forest – Thing to do in Mabira forest.

The picturesque Mabira Forest is home to the affordable Griffin Falls Camp, which sits on the brink of a comprehensive network of trails. The stunning Griffin Falls are at the end of a lovely half-hour hike through a virgin rain forest. Namusa Hill, an ideal location for an overnight stay or a more strenuous climb, is about an hour away along the route.

There are many ways to appreciate the picturesque forest, regardless of your hobbies. Easily accessible from the route between Jinja and Kampala, Griffin Falls Camp is situated about 10 kilometers away. All of Griffin Falls Camp’s proceeds go toward sustainable development initiatives in the surrounding communities of Mabira Forest, so you can rest easy knowing that your money is going to a good cause after a thrilling forest adventure.

The Mabira Forest Integrated Community Organisation (MAFICO) is an NGO that owns the Griffin Falls Camp. By promoting sustainable development practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment, MAFICO aims to enhance the quality of life for local communities.

Through environmental advocacy, community organizing, and the mobilization of thirty community-based organizations, as well as funding for long-term, mutually beneficial community initiatives, MAFICO promotes forest stewardship in the surrounding communities. Community programs like as tree planting, water and sanitation, education, and HIV/AIDS positive living groups get a portion of the camp’s earnings.

Nature walks and activities at the Mabira Central Forest Reserve

Mabira is a deep rain forest with approximately 68 km of well-developed paths. The forest is a lovely environment for walking experiences, and there are plentiful primate populations, such as red-tailed monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.

Trekking uphill.

One of the best things to do in Mabira Forest is to rent mountain bikes and ride around the forest’s edge paths, taking in the breathtaking scenery along the way.

Viewing Birds.

Viewing Birds. More than three hundred and fifteen bird species call Mabira forest home. Among them are some uncommon and exotic birds, such as the Nahan’s francolin, Tit Hylia, long bills (yellow and grey), purple-throated cuckoo shrikes, illadopsises, and Jameson’s wattle eyes. Mabira is the best forest in Uganda to watch forest birds, with 46% of the country’s bird species being found there.

More than three hundred and fifteen bird species call Mabira forest home. Among them are some uncommon and exotic birds, such as the Nahan’s francolin, Tit Hylia, long bills (yellow and grey), purple-throated cuckoo shrikes, illadopsises, and Jameson’s wattle eyes. Mabira is the best forest in Uganda to watch forest birds, with 46% of the country’s bird species being found there.

Research and Education on the Environment.

A significant part of MAFICO’s objective is environmental education. Griffin Falls Camp welcomes students of all academic backgrounds. Programs are available for elementary and secondary schools, and we also provide guides that may help with research at the university or professional level. Large groups may be accommodated and educated by us.

Hiking, picnics, and camping.

The Mabira Forest Reserve has a campground where campers may set up their tents for the night.

Primate Observation.

Three kinds of monkeys call Mabira home: the red-tailed monkey, the black-and-white Colobus monkey, and the Uganda mangabey. We will identify butterflies and explore the forest in general.

Easy Accessibility

In Mukono District, on the major Kampala–Jinja Highway, is Mabira Central Forest Reserve. Both Jinja Town and the City center of Kampala are 54 kilometers away. Just a short dirt road away from the Najjembe commercial area lies the Eco-Tourism Site, which is around half a kilometer away from the main road. As a result, the Forest is open all year round to automobiles.