🏞️ Budongo Forest

Uganda · Africa · 1.92°N, 31.72°E

The Budongo Forest in Uganda is northwest of the capital city Kampala on the way to Murchison Falls National Park and is located on the escarpment northeast of Lake Albert. It covers parts of Hoima and Kikuube. It is known for its former abundance of East African mahogany trees as well as being home to a population of chimpanzees. An exceptionally large mahogany tree is still found here and is more than 80 metres (260 ft) tall and some 20 metres (66 ft) in circumference. The forest covers 82,530 hectares and is a catchment for Lake Albert. It is managed by National Forestry Authority (NFA).

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Country	Uganda
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	1.92°N, 31.72°E · view on map

Budongo Forest is located in Uganda, in Africa.

More protected areas in Uganda

Ajai Wildlife Reserve · Arua Central Forest Reserve · Aswa-Lolim Game Reserve · Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve · Bugoma Forest · Bugungu Wildlife Reserve · Bukaleba Central Forest Reserve · East Madi Wildlife Reserve · Gangu Central Forest Reserve · Guramwa Central Forest Reserve.

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