Resident Monkeys
Vervet and colobus monkey troops move freely through the resort daily.
Wildlife & Nature
Wildlife & Monkeys
Maya Nature Resort is home to resident monkey troops and over 40 bird species — roaming freely through the grounds in their natural habitat.
ResidentMonkey Troops On-Site
40+Bird Species Recorded
No CagesNatural Free-Roaming Habitat
Year-RoundAlways Present
Wildlife
Wild & Free
Uganda's Wildlife at Your Doorstep
Maya Nature Resort is home to a thriving community of wildlife — most notably the resident vervet and colobus monkeys who roam freely through the grounds. Watch them move through the treetops, forage in the gardens, and go about their daily lives just metres from you. Combined with over 40 recorded bird species, mornings at Maya can feel like the heart of a nature reserve — not a resort.
Resident monkey troops
40+ bird species
No cages, natural habitat
Photography welcome
Year-round presence
Habituated animals
- Best observed 6 am–9 am when animals are most active
- Monkeys are habituated and comfortable with human presence
- Birdwatching guide available on request
- No flash photography — for the animals' comfort and well-being
What to See
Wildlife at Maya Nature Resort
40+ Bird Species
From sunbirds to hornbills — a birdwatcher's delight in every season.
No Cages
All wildlife live freely in the resort's natural grounds — completely uncaged.
Photography
Incredible natural shots — monkeys, birds, and resort landscapes.
Best at Dawn
Early morning 6–9 am is when wildlife is most visible and active.
Family Wonder
Children are mesmerised — a nature lesson and memory for life.
Experience Wild Uganda
Stay at Maya & Wake Up to Wildlife
The wildlife experience at Maya is best enjoyed as an overnight guest — wake up at dawn, step outside, and you'll often find monkeys already in the trees above you.
Includes access to swimming pool, gym, sauna and breakfast.