Atiak Colobus Monkeys are relatively rare and if you happen to see one or two, consider yourself lucky.
Not many people have seen the Atiak Colobus Monkeys. That’s because they are relatively uncommon and if you see one or two, consider yourself lucky.
While it’s a little rare to see these monkeys, it’s not entirely impossible. In the Atiak forest reserve near the Albert Nile, there are lots of Atiak colobus monkeys.
The combination of these monkeys and diverse bird species, coupled with short-canopied savannah forests creates a potential attraction. This tourist attraction center may be increased by tourist paths and camp/excursion sites to produce the ideal result.
Recently, Uganda was ranked as one of the world’s top tourism destinations. It is a must-visit destination for travelers from all over the world because of its exceptional diversity of animal and bird species.
A large concentration of monkeys has been promoted in the pearl of Africa by the presence of rain forests.
Uganda, the pearl, is home to a variety of eye-catching, unusual monkey species that come in a variety of colors. The country is a well-known sanctuary for so many different monkey species, each of which has a specific location they preside over.
This is due to the different characteristics they portray.
Additionally, because of the abundance of tropical forests, savannah vegetation, and epic rainforests in Uganda. Monkeys are well cared for and distributed depending on what fosters their survival.
Monkeys are members of the order Primate and suborder Anthropoda, but what sets them apart from other members of the same class, such as apes, is that they have a tail and somewhat smaller faces.
Other monkey species in Uganda
Golden monkeys
Golden monkeys, are only to be found in Mgahinga National Game Park. They are extremely rare, golden in color, prefer mountainous areas, the highest parts, and are constantly playing in the Mgahinga bamboo forest.
Because they move quickly, it can be challenging to see them, but it is not impossible. They enjoy moving in groups, which makes me think of bees. They can be seen in the Virunga range as well. They belong to an endangered species.
Blue monkeys
The smallest monkey species in Uganda is the Uganda red-tailed, which has a heart-shaped nose and white hairy cheeks. The Uganda blue monkey, on the other hand, has blue backs but isn’t necessarily blue.
These monkeys can also be found in the national parks of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Game Park.
The black and white colobus monkeys
The black and white colobus monkeys are located in Mabira Forest, Kibale National Park, and Budongo. As implied by their name, they have a black body and a white tail.
They are prone to falling from trees because they lack thumbs on their fingers. It limits them to low tree species and makes them most visible during nature walks.
Other places to visit besides the Atiak Colobus Monkeys
Murchison Falls National Park
Since its creation in 1952, Murchison Falls National Park has been home to a wide range of species. Game drives, bird watching, and picturesque boat excursions are some of the park’s attractions.
African forest elephants, lions, giraffes, African buffaloes, bushbucks, kobs, crocodiles, and waterbucks are just a few of the indigenous animals that can be seen in the park.
Ziwa Rhino Tracking Safari
It takes about two hours to travel to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which is situated south of Gulu near Masindi town. Tourists get to do bird-watching trips and rhino tracking on foot.
This is a very magical experience that is accessible on any day of the week, even on the weekend.
Karuma Falls
The southern and eastern portions of Karuma Falls can be traced to Masindi District. Gulu district houses the western. Plans for the proposed underground power dam allow for minimal to no visual impact on the falls.
The falls on Masindi’s southern bank already have tourist campgrounds waiting to be used.
Hotel and Catering
There are several lodging options in Gulu, to be specific. This is a result of the district’s aid organizations’ increasing need for lodging.
Some of the best include, Acholi Inn Hotel-Gulu, Bomah Hotel, Church Hill Courts, Sports View Garden Inn, KSP Hotel Gulu, Kakanyero Gulu Hotel, Acholi Ber Country Hotel, Golden Peace Hotel-Gulu, and Sunset Hotel.
Sir Samuel Baker’s Fort at Patiko
This Fort is in the parish of Ajulu, 30 kilometers from Gulu town. The Fort. It was built as a facility for the collecting of slaves, before being taken over by Sir Samuel Baker from 1872 to 1888.
That was also before serving as the separate offices of Governors Emin Pasha and Gordon of the British Protectorate’s Equatorial Province.
Amuru Hot Springs
About 35 kilometers apart from the town of Gulu are the Amuru Hot Springs. The largest hot spring in northern Uganda is located there and has a surface area of roughly 100 square meters.
Camping and excursion grounds could be built in the area surrounding the hot springs.
Conclusion
The Atiak Colobus Monkeys and the other types of monkey communities in Uganda undoubtedly provide a wealth of physical information on what it’s like to live with a species that is more similar to humans.
Everything from their thought processes and eating habits is quite similar. It’s even said that Chimpanzees and humans share 98% of the same DNA.
