Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

Services

Gift shop/ resource centre

Buy yourself mementos in the form of Uganda art and crafts as well as T-shirts, greeting cards, coffee mugs, caps and all that can remind you of your memorable visit to Uganda. Come and learn from our Resource Centre and Internet Cafe. Send back those pictures via broadband internet or make your personalised copies on CD or tape.

Bird watching

Over 250 species of free ranging birds have been identified at UWEC. Come to your personal journey of discovery. See species of weavers, kingfishers, fish eagles, kites, blue torracos, species of stork (including the rare and endangered Shoe Bill Stork and different species of parrots, most of whom have been rescued from illegal trade.

Children play area

Let your children enjoy a modern children play area that includes: swings, jumping castle, animal themed play facilities as well as the not to be missed donkey ride (20 kg maximum!). Our 'bushmeat crisis' maze will puzzle and educate at the same time. Soon to come are the animal burrows to complete the picture. Come and enjoy what we have to offer in a natural setting

Forest Walks

The centre has a 1000 meter long forest walk trail. As you walk through the forest, you are able to have a clear view of the leopard, rhino & giant forest hog exhibits, transparent bee hive, free ranging species of monkeys like Debrazza, Black & White Columbus Monkeys among others.

There are also a variety of free ranging birds, Bees, Butterflies, and other reptiles such snakes and monitor lizards.

This trail also has rocks which act as a habitat for bats, and a releasing place for the African grey parrots.

Beach

The original motive of this beach at first was to be used as an educational tool i.e. for sensitizing the public about the features found at the beach. Later on it became an attraction to the tourists, especially those who are interested in bird watching. The beach now provides a relaxing / entertainment area for all UWEC visitors.

A new pier has been built that can be used as a launchpad for sport fishing, sunset cruises and water sports. A new 'floating' restaurant is also under construction. This will house a restaurant, cafe, and wedding venue.

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