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200Km West of
Kampala - 211 Sq.Km.
Katonga is a recent addition to Uganda's list of
protected wildlife areas.The reserve protects a
network of forest fringed wetlands(along the
Katonga River) and is best explored by foot and
by canoe.Home to over 40 species of mammal and
over 150 species of birds(many specific to
wetland habitats) it is an ornithologist's
haven.Commonly sighted are
elephant,waterbuck,reedbuck,colobus monkeys and
river otter,as well as the shy Sitatunga,semi-aquatic
antelope with web hooves.Viewing this game from
a canoe,whilst they come to the water's edge to
drink is a thrilling and memorable experience.
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