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Top Things To Do In Mabira Forest – Thing To Do In Jinja.

Top things to do in Mabira forest

Top things to do in Mabira forest – Thing to do in Jinja.

With over 68 km of well-developed trail length, Mabira’s dense rain forest with developed foot paths and abundant primate population makes the forest a beautiful walking area for adventures; some primates include red tailed monkey, black and white Colobus monkey, grey cheeked Mangabeys.

Mountain riding.

This is a highly advised activity in Mabira forest since mountain bikes for hire one allow one to ride the forest edge trails with the stunning views of the forest. Bird watching.

Bird observing. The uncommon Nahan’s francolin, Tit Hylia, Yellow and grey long bills, Purple-throated cuckoo shrikes, Illadopsises, Jameson’s wattle eyes abound in Mabira woodland. Mabira is home to 46% of Uganda’s woodland birds, more readily spotted than any other forest there. The uncommon Nahan’s francolin, Tit Hylia, Yellow and grey long bills, Purple-throated cuckoo shrikes, Illadopsises, Jameson’s wattle eyes abound in Mabira woodland. Mabira is the only forest in Uganda where 46% of the woodland birds are readily observable. Research and Environmental Education.

A big part of MAFICOs’ work is environmental education. Any level of schooling fits Griffin Falls Camp. We offer programs meant for elementary and secondary education as well as advisors ready to help with university or professional level scientific research. We can fit and teach big groups.

Picnic and camping.

Those who like camping may bring their tents and set up in the Mabira forest reserve campground.

Seeing Primates

Top things to do in Mabira forest – Thing to do in Jinja.

Mabira features three resident monkey species: red tailed monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys, and Uganda Mangabeys. Identification of Butterflies and overall forest exploration.

Events close to Mabira woodland White water refining adventure in Jinja

Though you can never forget the experience, white water rafting on the White Nile at its finest in Jinja can create splashes that would make you wet. You may choose to schedule it before or after a gorilla or wildlife safari or elect to go half a day or whole day.

While in Jinja, we may organize a private sunset boat for you or a party and we may include food or drinks depending on your preferences. Sunset cruise on the Nile, with snacks and beverages simply a most pleasant experience. Usually, the boat gives you two hours of great pleasure on some calm Nile locations ideal for nights.

Depending on how much time you have in Jinja, horseback riding allows you to explore the Nile river, picturesque countryside from the back of the horse, this activity can be done hourly or two days. This means that horseback riding can be combined with any other activity you would wish to enjoy in Jinja.

One of the most sought-after adventure sports in Jinja after white water rafting is quad bike adventure along the Nile. And it’s quite a cultural experience as you visit villages on the quad-bikes down the Nile. The complete family or a couple may enjoy the rural side on motorcycles.

Though bungee jumping anyplace in the globe is possible, the finest bungee leap is one into the longest river in the world. This is an activity not absolutely for the faint of heart. You do have day rafting on the Nile and half day bungee leaping; you can have a package with white water rafting and bungee- Jump.

Source of the Nile Visit: John Henning Speke found in 1858 that while residents knew about it, he was the first white adventurer to come upon it. Nowadays, tourists visit this park to discover the Nile’s source; you may boat-ride here to see the precise source of the river and still use a boat to go to the Nile.

Monumental Expeditions and safaris is still your first choice for adventure trips in Jinja; get in touch with us for more details on activities in Jinja and top attractions in Mabaria forest.