A tour of Bigodi wetland is a must while touring Kibale Forest National Park. In Bigodi wetland, spotting primates and birds is more exciting and successful. Kibale Forest National Park's dense forest protects most of the primates and birds, as well as the Bigodi Swamp, so tourists can view all the creatures in Bigodi. By touring the Bigodi swamp, you will be supporting the local people directly and also helping them understand the benefits of preserving the ecosystem for posterity. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris.

 A Bigodi Swamp tour is always arranged in the afternoon after trekking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. All activities begin at the Bigodi Wetlands Visitor’s Center. Bigodi Swamp takes three hours of walking for about 4 to 5 kilometers through the swamp boardwalks, villages, and evergreen forest pathways. Bigodi is a perfect match for a complimentary experience that allows tourists to admire the park's biodiversity. Bigodi swamp activities include bird watching, community walks, wildlife/primate trekking, nature walks, and butterfly viewing. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Bigodi wetland Sanctuary is a birder’s paradise with more than 138 species of birds and is mostly famous as the home of the Great Blue Turaco. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary should be on the list for travelers who love bird watching; it should be a must-visit for all travelers on a Uganda safari because of its rich biodiversity and scenic beauties. Bigodi wetland sanctuary takes about a 5-kilometer walk, which takes you to an important wildlife corridor of Kibale Forest national park.

 The name Bigodi originally came from a local Rutooro word, "kugodya," meaning "to walk tiredly." Visitors could reach the Bigodi swamp on foot when they were so tired that, in most cases, they could not go on and visit this African jungle; they could always rest here. The Bigodi wetland is managed by the local community.

 Bigodi wetland sanctuary is situated outside Kibale forest national park, Magombe Swamp also hosts more than 8 species of primates, which include the black-and-white colobus, mangabey, grey-cheeked, red-tailed, olive baboons, Lhotse’s, blue monkeys, Bushbucks, and mongooses.

 The Bigodi wetland sanctuary's local tour guides are known as you take your interpretive tour; they help you discover the lush green vegetation. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary gives travelers a perfect opportunity to view various wildlife species from the forest pathways, tops of the trees, and boardwalks. Bigodi wetlands tours with a knowledgeable Sanctuary guide are best done in two sessions, either in the morning or in the afternoon, and last nearly three hours. although visitors can enjoy the walk whenever they want.

 Besides Bigodi wetland sanctuary-guided nature walks, KAFRED offers an exceptional cultural experience. KAFRED is also a community-based organization promoting local livelihoods and rich biodiversity conservation through prime ecotourism.

 Nature Walks: Nature walks in Bigodi Swamp are led by experienced local tour guides who are knowledgeable of the local terrain. He will be able to identify all the animal, plant, and bird species and explain to tourists all the details about the matting nature walks in Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary and breeding habits.

Expect to experience rich vegetation, flowers, and wild plants. The tour guides will share all the information about the role of the local community in conserving the ecosystem and how they have endeavored to contribute to the well-being of the local people economically. Tourists can ask to spot the forest and wide wetland from a tall tree house. Nature walks in Bigodi are best done either in the morning or afternoon and last almost three hours.

Birding in Bigodi Swamp: Birding in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary leaves bird lovers impressed. The sheer and wide range of bird species. The main species of Bigodi wetland include the Abyssinian ground thrush, black-capped apalis, yellow-spotted nicator, African pitta, black bee-eater, brown-chested alethe, black-eared ground thrush, blue-breasted kingfisher, collared apalis, crowned eagle, green-breasted pitta, dusky crimson wing, little greenbul, purple-breasted sunbird, and the yellow-rumped tinker bird.

Cultural and Village Walks: Bigodi village is a bit small but has all the characteristics of a classic Ugandan rural setting: mud or brick houses, surrounding green gardens, playing village children, and women and women Bigodi Swamp tending to the garden activities or domestic animals grazing. While visiting the Bigodi villages, tourists always get the opportunity to experience the local food, learn how local coffee is grown, and visit the village's local schools.

Visiting Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary: A tour to Bigodi takes tourists to visit the local businesses or go to the place where local beer is processed using bananas. The Bigodi tour is more for adventurous and curious minds. They can tour the village medicine man to see what he does. Long ago, the medicine men were good at treating all kinds of ailments using traditional herbs.

Visit the newly established Snake Park. The Bigodi wetland also protects venomous and non-venomous snakes. Unfortunately, it is rare to view them unless you take more time in the area. To allow tourists to spot many different types of snakes in the area, this project has come up with an interesting proposal to start a small snake park. This small park will protect all kinds of snakes.

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is located approximately 4 km away from the Kanyanchu information center, south of Kibale Forest National Park. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary can only be reached by road. From Fort Portal town to Bigodi wetland, tourists can use private means, public means, or a tour 4x4 wheel vehicle. The drive from Fort Portal town can take you about 30–45 minutes.

Visitors may visit the wetlands only when they are accompanied by a well-trained sanctuary guide. Their office is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The best times to begin the Bigodi wetland walk, which takes from 3-5 hours, are 7:30–10 a.m. or 3 p.m. However, tourists are free to enjoy the walk whenever they like.