Zika Forest

#23 among destinations in Uganda

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Facts and practical information

The Zika Forest is a tropical forest near Entebbe in Uganda. Ziika means "overgrown" in the Luganda language. As the property of the Uganda Virus Research Institute of Entebbe, it is protected and restricted to scientific research. ()

Alternative names: Area: 61.78 acres (0.0965 mi²)Coordinates: 0°7'27"N, 32°31'32"E

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Zika Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Shopping Mall, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, University of Kisubi, Nkumba University.

5.2 miSW
0°3'59"N • 32°28'35"E
Victoria Shopping Mall, Entebbe
134 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.3 miSW
Park
Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Entebbe
136 min walk • The National Botanical Gardens of Uganda, commonly known as the Botanical Gardens Entebbe, are located in Entebbe, Uganda. They were laid out in 1898 by the first curator, A Whyte, close to the shores of Lake Victoria. The gardens are divided into different zones, including a rainforest zone.
0.5 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Kisubi
13 min walk • University of Kisubi, is a private, co-educational, university in Uganda.
2.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Nkumba University
60 min walk • Nkumba University is a chartered private university in Uganda. It was established in 1994 as part of a group of schools and colleges that originally grew from a kindergarten established in 1951.

Zika Forest

Facts and practical information

Zika Forest plan & book

Zika Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Victoria Shopping Mall, Entebbe

Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Entebbe

University of Kisubi

Nkumba University