Tooro Botanical Gardens
Tooro Botanical Gardens
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
The Tooro Botanical Garden is characterized by a gently undulating landscape with an altitude of 1500m (4900ft) above sea level as the highest elevation. It has an annual rainfall of 1400mm and an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius all year round. TBG operates one of the largest indigenous tree nurseries in Uganda. The species-diverse forest arboretum and restoration plots have more than 116 native tree species and other countless plant species. There are three restoration plots set up with the aim of conserving endangered and highly utilized species, propagating protocols (research), and a nursery to supply indigenous species. According to TBG, as a result of restoration, tree species increased from 17 in 2005 to more than 116, while bird species increased from 34 to more than 113 in 2019
Duration: 2-3 hours
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beautifulworld2
Utrecht, The Netherlands99 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Beautiful gardens run by the community with a professional plant and tree nursery. Also a lot of medical plants and wonderful birds. Our guide Gerry was very kind, knows a lot about plants and birds and is a real ambassador of this beautiful place. The honey and other gifts they sell are recommended.
Written 30 November 2022
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Elly
Kampala, Uganda65 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Tooro Botanical gardens were established with the aim of conserving the tree species that might be facing extinction especially in the western Uganda as well as in the mountain slopes of the Rwenzoris
Written 25 November 2015
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SEEE2000
2 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Had a great time visiting the botanical gardens. Garden might be a somewhat misleading description, it is more of a forest/plantation with a large nursery. If you enter via the north entrance you'll access a car park and the information office (which also sells dried herbs and crafts). A guided tour lasts around 2 hours and the knowledgable guide will tell you all about the different plants and wildlife. Wear suitable footwear (can be muddy) and you'll have a lovely time.
Written 13 October 2019
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reservations e
Kampala, Uganda34 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
It is found in western Uganda kabarole district few kilometres from fortpotal town.
A variety of plant species especially medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables are in the gardens. It can also be good for birders and photographers. Come explore with us.
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A variety of plant species especially medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables are in the gardens. It can also be good for birders and photographers. Come explore with us.
reservations.travelexperts@gmail.com
Written 9 January 2018
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KatishaUg
Oxford, UK4 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
We usually try to visit botanical gardens whenever in a large town/city. The Tooro gardens are quite untamed and not manicured compared to others. But if you expect an informal layout (it's a bit like a big nursery come allotment come mini wilderness,) and if you are interested in plants it's a really great place to visit.
A highlight for us was early morning bird-watching. You can book with a guide at 6:30/7am. We saw a beautiful pair of vereaux owls, Ross' turaco, paradise fly-catcher, ludher's bush shrike, brown-throated wattle eye..... to name but a few.
The office sells herbs and other remedies prepared onsite from the plants.
A highlight for us was early morning bird-watching. You can book with a guide at 6:30/7am. We saw a beautiful pair of vereaux owls, Ross' turaco, paradise fly-catcher, ludher's bush shrike, brown-throated wattle eye..... to name but a few.
The office sells herbs and other remedies prepared onsite from the plants.
Written 21 November 2016
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Daniel W
26 contributions
June 2016 • Friends
Nothing happens, and there is not a lot to explain although the guides were really nice and helpful. Would only recommend if you have to waste time in Fort Portal.
Written 4 August 2016
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Kampala, Uganda20 contributions
Dec 2022 • Business
Tooro botanical garden is an amazing place to visit while around fort portal tourism city
It has got enough place to chill from and meeting halls
It has got enough place to chill from and meeting halls
Written 12 December 2022
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Aleks
Poland13 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
I had a nice time walking through the garden - watching trees, herbs, huge banana trees and beautiful birds. Guides provided interesting informations.
Written 22 November 2021
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andrew-jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel209 contributions
July 2019 • Couples
Went with no real expectations and came away surprisingly pleased after a 2 hour guided walk of the park. We were shown around by a very knowledgeable guide who explained to us about all the different plants and birdlife. A beautiful way to spend a couple of hours in Fort Portal.
Written 29 July 2019
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Khalifa S
4 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
love the location the garden setup for tropical flower and green house was excellent however the rain and thunder lighting on the day was quite an experience we wish the management look in sitting area for guests
Written 20 February 2019
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Written 9 November 2019
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