Volunteering program in Bigodi wetland Sanctuary
Volunteering program in Bigodi wetland Sanctuary – Nature walks and Primate in Bigodi wetland
Volunteering program in Bigodi wetland Sanctuary -Bigodi wetland sanctuary does offer volunteering and training services through their programs Organized by the wetland management, students can stay at tinka’s homestead and get to learn more about the fauna and flora of the sanctuary
Birds of Bigodi wetland sanctuary.
birds in Bigodi include: Papyrus Gonolek, white winged warbler, Shining blue kingfisher, white spotted flufftail, Great blue Turaco, White tailed ant-thrush, Yellow billed barbet, Uganda spotted wood-pecker (speckled breasted wood pecker), Joyful green bull
Primates of Bigodi wetland sanctuary.
The primates include gray cheeked Mangabeys, red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s Monkeys, Vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus, Red tailed monkey and baboons and during scarce food seasons in kibale forest chimpanzees have been seen feeding in the swamp on season fruits and other vegetation in the swamp.
Tinka’s Homestead.
Spend a night living the Kitooro way and stay at the best homestead of Uganda! A community member’s home that provide rooms and traditional organic meals. Including in the price is a full board service, you will enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with the family. The vibrant Tinka family will also let you experience stories and local dances. Tinka’s Homestead is a perfect balance between comfort and traditional life.
One traditional thatched roof Banda is available for guests and can accommodate 3 to 4 persons. The Banda consists out of two levels, the lower level has a living space and a comfortable single bed, the upper space has a comfortable double bed and a balcony with an incredible view over the Rwenzori Mountains. All beds have mosquito nets. Clean toilets and showers are also at your disposal!
In addition, two rooms are also available in the house. One double-bed room and one twin room. Each room can accommodate up to 2 persons and each of these rooms have a private bathroom with western toilets and hot-water showers. All the guests are free to go up to the balcony to enjoy a magnificent view over the rainforest shadowed by the Rwenzori Mountains and enjoy a delicious cup of African tea.
How to get to Bigodi wetland sanctuary?
Bigodi wetland swamp is about 40 kms from fort portal town, and the road is perfect so any vehicle can manage and its 45-1 hour drive through kibale forest national park.
Best time for volunteering program in Bigodi wetland sanctuary.
Bigodi wetland sanctuary is visited throughout the year. December to February and the months of June and July are the driest months and are therefore the best times for this activity. Walking the trails is easier at this time and the overall experience tends to be more enjoyable.
Where to stay in Bigodi wetland sanctuary.?
There are many options around Bigodi to stay those include kibale forest camp, kibale home stay, primate lodge, Turaco tree tops, chimpanzee forest guest house, isunga lodge are all accommodation facilities in the area.