Pangolin Rescue Center in Bwindi Forest Uganda
Visiting the Pangolin Rescue Center in Buhoma
The pangolin rescue center is a sanctuary located in Buhoma sector in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is famously known for harboring the endangered mountain gorillas.
The pangolin rescue center was founded in 2015 by Moses Arineitwe and is dedicated to rescue, rehabilitate and eventually releasing the pangolins back to the wild. The center works closely with local communities to promote conservation and prevent poaching through awareness and by creating benefits for both the community and wildlife. The center has rescued over 150 pangolins and reformed over 70 poachers.
During your visit at the pangolin rescue center, you will be able to learn more about the pangolins, how they are rescued, their threats and how the center is protecting them with minimal human interference. It offers visitors a great experience to meet these endangered creatures up-close, learn how they are rescued and protected and also take pictures.
Cost of visiting the pangolin rescue center
Visiting the pangolin rescue center costs 30 USD per person without the transfers. For transfer prices from Buhoma or from Kampala/Entebbe, you can reach out to us on email or WhatsApp.
When to visit the rescue center
The pangolin rescue center can be visited anytime of the day either in the morning from 8:00am or in the afternoon until 6:00 pm. For visitors engaging in other activities like gorilla trekking or guided nature walk, it’s best visited in the afternoon.
How to get to there
The pangolin rescue center is located in Buhoma village in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The experience takes about 1 hour including a tour of the small fish pond project and piggery. It can easily be accessed by clients staying in accommodations near the Buhoma sector as it takes about 10 minutes’ drive to the center.
Buhoma sector can either be accessed by road transport where you will drive from Entebbe/Kampala which takes about 8-9 hours’ drive or from Kigali Rwanda which takes about 4-5 hours’ drive.
Buhoma sector can also be accessed by air transport where you will book a scheduled domestic flight with Aerolink from Entebbe International airport to Kihihi airstrip which takes about 1 hour.
Where to stay while in the Buhoma sector
There are a number of accommodation facilities in Buhoma sector where you can stay during your safari. The accommodations range between budget, midrange and luxury including Buhoma lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Silverback Lodge, Buhoma Gorilla Camp, Bwindi Lodge, Engagi Lodge, Buhoma Haven Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Gorilla Bluff Lodge, Bwindi Community Homestay, Bwindi Forest Lodge, Bwindi Guest house, Bwindi View Bandas, CPTH Gorilla Conservation, Trackers Safari Lodge among others.
Other activities to engage while in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
There are other interesting activities in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that you can engage before or after visiting the pangolin rescue center.
Gorilla trekking where you will walk in the forest in search of the mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their natural environment learning about their behaviors, taking photos and videos.
Birding where you will be able to spot different bird species, including African Blue Flycatcher, Great Blue Turaco, Ross’s Turaco, Red Headed Bluebill, Bar Tailed Trogon, Cape Wagtail, and Crested Guinea Fowl, among others.
Guided nature walk where you will walk in the forest, get up-close and personal with different wildlife species, primates, birds, animals like forest hogs, elephants, among others.
Batwa cultural tour where you will be able to interact with the Batwa people in the neighboring communities, learn about their way of life, culture, listen to their ancient stories, enjoy their traditional entertainment, and performance, among others.
Visiting the pangolin rescue center is an amazing experience that shouldn’t be missed during your visit to Bwindi. You can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris to book your visit.
