CTC CONSERVATION CENTRE TRAVEL GUIDE

LOCATION OF CTC CONSERVATION CENTRE, UGANDA

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CTC Conservation Centre or CTC Conservation Center, is Uganda's leading privately owned conservation, education and tourist facility.

The CTC Conservation Centre is located in Butambala, within the Mpigi District of Uganda. It’s about an hour and 20 minutes’ drive from Kampala, making it easily accessible for a day trip.

SOME HISTORY OF CTC CONSERVATION CENTRE, UGANDA

The CTC Conservation Centre, located in Butambala, Uganda, was established in 2015. It was founded with the mission to preserve Uganda’s rich wildlife and promote eco-tourism. The center has become a sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of various animal species, playing a significant role in reviving wildlife populations affected by past conflicts, poaching, and habitat encroachment.

KEY MILESTONES AND FEATURES OF THE CTC CONSERVATION CENTRE, UGANDA :

Foundation and Early Years of the CTC Conservation Centre, Uganda (2015-2018):

The center was established to address the urgent need for wildlife conservation in Uganda.

Initial efforts focused on creating safe habitats for endangered species and educating the public about conservation.

Expansion and Development at the CTC Conservation Centre, Uganda(2018-2022):

The center expanded its facilities to include specialized enclosures for different species, such as lions, African Golden Cats, and Serval Cats.

Introduced guided tours and interactive experiences, allowing visitors to engage with the animals and learn about their behaviors and habitats.

Conservation and Education Initiatives at the CTC Conservation Centre, Uganda:

The center has been involved in various conservation projects, including breeding programs for endangered species and veterinary care initiatives.

Educational programs have been developed to raise awareness about wildlife conservation among local communities and tourists.

Current Status and Future Plans for the CTC Conservation Centre, Uganda:

The CTC Conservation Centre continues to be a premier destination for eco-tourism in Uganda, attracting visitors from around the world.

Future plans include the opening of an exclusive lion cottage in 2025, offering a unique experience for visitors to observe lions in a luxurious setting.

The CTC Conservation Centre stands as a testament to the importance of wildlife conservation and eco-tourism, providing a haven for Uganda’s precious wildlife and an educational resource for all who visit.

CTC CONSERVATION CENTER DIRECTIONS

When you get to Lukalu in Mpigi District, you will see a newly built compound of DINA Special Needs Children and a tall compound/ retaining wall from the pin, please follow the road that goes along right below (outside) the wall and follows it with the electric poles.

You will see a sign of Prayer Mountain there too which is the same road.

Keep following the electric poles on that road and it then climbs up the hill steeply at the front end again, there will be a V junction as you start climbing the steep part.

Both roads join at the top again so you can use any of the 2 roads that seems better for you. When you reach the top turn right and continue  past a small matoke plantation directly to our gate with a white small house with a red roof.

If your car has 2 wheel drive try to drive up at a bit of speed as if you go too slow your tires may not grip on the murram road. The road has been worked on amd is smooth now but still murram.

BOOKING AND PRE-PAYMENT POLICY AT THE CTC CONSERVATION CENTRE, UGANDA

Minimum booking 2 people, maximum 12 people per group our exchange rate is the current forex rate of ugx 3800/usd

Adults are considered 16 years and above.

Children 5 years to 15 years

Toddlers below 5 years are charged usd 35 for Option 1, 2 and 4 but can usually not interact with lions unless agreed upon.

CTC Conservation Centre currently has the following animals, most of which are free roaming in fenced sectors of the facility;

Lions, Spotted Hyenas, Striped Hyenas, African Painted Dogs, Black Backed Jackals, Side Striped Jackals, Bat Eared Foxes, Palm Civets, Serval Cats, Caracal Cats, African Golden Cats, Crocodiles, Parrots, Warthogs, Lake Mburo Zebras, Kidepo Maneless Zebras, Impalas, Waterbucks, Oribis, Uganda Kob, Leopard Tortoises, Iguanas, Chameleons, Snakes, Bushbabies, Lemurs among others.

Feel free to let us know for which day you would like to make a booking.

Kindly note all bookings will only be confirmed and held after a usd 100 / ugx 380k non refundable deposit is paid by mobile money, the telephone number will be provided upon request and a screenshot of payment sent to us. This unfortunately is necessary due to groups booking and then not showing up which makes us do preparations unnecessarily.

AT WHAT TIME DOES THE CTC CONSERVATION CENTRE OPEN?

CTC Conservation Centre is open every day at 10am and 1pm for guided tours strictly on appointment.

DISCLAIMER:

Please note that CTC Conservation Centre is not yet open fully as they still need to add infrastructure like cottages and somewhere to eat etc. But since they have had many requests of people who want to visit even if it’s not yet completed. So they decided to allow limited visits for the time being strictly on appointment.