DISCOVER THE SECRETS IN KASENGE FOREST

Kasenge Forest is situated in Mukono approximately 30 kilometers off Kampala capital. It covers 60 acres, comprising of Kasenge Forest Resort Beach, small Lakes and streams. Kasenge Forest features variety of tourist activities and due to its strategic location; it serves best for visitors on safari to or from Jinja.

Below is a list of exciting safari activities for you to enjoy in Kasenge Forest Resort Beach;

Birding

When it comes to birding tours, Kasenge Forest is undeniably one of Uganda’s best and safest bird watcher’s paradises. It boasts of over 200 bird species and while on birding adventure at this forest, expect to strike variety of bird species like slender billed green bull, African grey parrot, giant kingfisher, red tailed greenbul, Madagascar bee eater, open billed stork, Great Blue Turaco, hadada ibis, lizard buzzard, cattle egret, western nicator, woodland kingfisher, bronze sunbird, crowned hornbill, green capped Eremomela, Red fronted tinker bird, black headed weaver, bronze manikin, hamerkop, yellow wagtail, pin tailed whydah, red chested cuckoo, tawny eagle, Egyptian geese, willow warbler, yellow wagtail, little bee eater, marsh sandpiper, white headed saw wing, brown throated wattle eye, Jameson’s wattle eye, black and white casqued hornbill, white spotted flat tail, lesser blue eared starling, grey heron, blue Turaco, veillot’s black weaver, African blue flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, pied kingfisher, fork tailed drongo, African thrush, speckled mouse bird and not to forget the rare green hylia (Hylia Prasina). The best areas for you sight most of this forest’s bird species include the Lake and at the extreme side of the forest reserve.

Forest walks/nature walks

To compliment your birding experiences, the Kasenge Forest is also perfect for nature walks. For nature lovers, this is an opportunity for you to explore in depth what this natural wonder holds for the world. While on nature walk, you will be amazed by views of genets, squirrels, various monkeys, butterflies and other unique tourist attractions. Nature walk in this forest involves hiking along its trails to Ssezibwa waterfalls, approximately seven kilometers. The large area around the Lake is also perfect for camping safaris and other functions. This means you can come with your tent or hire one at the resort and interestingly, pay a visit to the Dating Island especially for couples. The Dating Island expands for a few meters and forms part of the larger mysterious Lake at Kasenge Forest Resort Beach in Lama Sub county, Mukono district just a few kilometers away from Mbalala Trading Centre on Kampala-Jinja highway.

Sport fishing

This is another most dramatic water sport that you shouldn’t miss while on safari in Kasenge Forest. Sport fishing at this forest resort is conducted on the Lake. Locals use the Lake as main source for food and income. Other rewarding activities for you to engage at this reserve include canoe rides, camping and boat tours.

In conclusion, Kasenge Forest features among the very few most spectacular natural wonders that wait for you to explore while you are on safari in Uganda especially for bird watching. Interestingly, you can incorporate your birding safari in Mabira forest with Kasenge.