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CTC Conservation Center
CTC Conservation Center go hand in hand with tourism for ecological stewardship. Conservation Areas act as inhabitants or injured or neglected animals, educational hubs and homes for endangered animal species and so does CTC Conservation center.
CTC conservation center is one of Uganda’s hidden gem, a premier Eco-tourism Destination located few-minutes’ drive out of Mpigi town center. The conservation center’s biodiversity transcends the ordinary, it relies on nature with greenery and vibrant ecosystems. CTC Conservation center is home to wild animals like Lions, Zebras, Uganda Kobs, Hyenas, Wild digs, Lizards, Crocodiles, Waterbucks, African Golden Cats, Oribis, Tortoises, Chameleons, Snakes, Bush babies, Palm civets, Iguanas, Skinks, Donkeys, Black Backed Jackals, Caracal Cats, Serval and many Black Cats.
Forget about wildlife viewing in Safari Vehicles, at CTC Conservation center you get a chance to interact closely with all these animals on foot, how rewarding it is to carry a baby lion in your arms, feeding and sighting on the zebras and other carnivorous clans and immerse in the beautiful lush flora in the Zebra center.
Preserving Biodiversity
None of this would be alive and availed for you to enjoy if it wasn’t for the individuals led by Akello Holly Oliver that have dedicated their all to feeding, nurturing, conserving, medicating, raising these animals, parenting them and showering them with lots of love and affection that they pour to visitors in return.
HISTORY OF CTC CONSERVATION CENTER
From 1960s to the 80s, Uganda experienced a stark decline in its wildlife numbers because of political conflicts, rampant poaching, trafficking and encroachment of humans on the wildlife premises. As a result, CTC Conservation Center was formed in 2015 which marked a significant land mark that became a home to wild animals that has prevented them from going extinct.
CTC is under further renovations, developments and is working tirelessly to become Uganda’s leading privately governed conservation area and tourist facility.
FOUNDING PRINCILES
CTC Conservation Center is a privately-owned conservation site established by Thomas Price working closely with Uganda Wildlife Authority to ensure sustainability.
WHAT TO DO FOR CTC CONSERVATION CENTER
Visit the Lion Center. Despite originating from a violent clan, baby lions at CTC are lovely, playful and surprisingly cuddly. Spend the evening running around with lions.
Feeding the bat-eared fox. These wild animals are contrary to those wildlife encounters on Nar Geo. These foxes are natives of the African savannas, and enjoy feeding them. It is very rewarding.
Encounter with non-carnivorous clans at the beautiful Zebra section. The animals themselves at the center are heartwarming like Water bucks, Kobs, donkeys at swoops across the plains, but the lush flora at the center is eye-catching and great for a photo shoot.
Watch the unique wild cat species. these species are natives of the central and west African rainforests, and cat lovers shouldn’t miss out a chance to encounter the African Golden Cat, which is twice or thrice the typical house cat, and visit the serval cat, which may allow one to take a brief picture when they rub the Genie lamp in just the right manner.
The animals to encounter before the day ends and your guide will ensure you get to all of them, though he will keep the best for later to end your day in awe of the center and keep you longing for more.
WHY CTC CONSERVATION CENTER
The center has been conserving for generations. Serving as a refuge to wild animals that where rescued from human-wildlife conflicts such as wildlife preying on livestock. The center is a few kilometers from the capital city center, hence a great destination for wildlife lovers who despise long distances. You will get a chance to view wild animals at a close range and get an encounter with them.
On reaching CTC Conservation Center the wildlife loving spirit in which you will raise and just strand there in awe of every flora and fauna you encounter, this will leave you breathless.