Location
Kibale National Park is located in western Uganda. It stretches 766 square kilometers (296 sq mi) in size and ranges between 1,100 meters (3,600 ft) and 1,600 meters (5,200 ft) in elevation.
Quick Facts
- Known as the primate capital of the world
- An incredible destination for bird lovers
Activities
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Nature and forest walks
- Birding
- Camp fire
- Community Engagement
Summary
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national park is a thrilling experience for you to get a closer interaction with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Chimpanzee trekking is usually a half day experience and at Kibale National Park it is done in two shifts, the morning and afternoon shifts.
Starter Pack
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Both light and heavy dull coloured attires
- Raincoat or Jacket
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- A torch
- Flipflops
- Hiking boots
- A pair of safari shorts
- A mosquito/bug repellent
Best Time To Visit
Kibale National Park is open for visitors throughout the year, the months of June-September are highly recommended because they fit right within the dry season. This is so because during the dry season there is little or no guarantee for rainfall, which is generally disruptive in terms of movement.
Secondly, with less rains there are higher chances of finding the chimpanzees foraging on the forest floor in open grounds making it easier for a tourist to see and to take pictures.
Full Description
Kibale National park was formally established in 1993 to protect the forest species including 370 bird species, 23 of which Albertine Rift endemics. The national park is found in south western Uganda near Fort Portal city. It covers an area of about 774sq km and is largely dominated by ever green semi-deciduous forest tree species. Kibale is inhabited by quite a range of wildlife species including primates, birds, wild cats, reptiles and insects.
The park eco community is highlighted by diverse population of birds, butterflies and mammals. The park is significant in the tourism industry of Uganda because of the chimpanzee population it harbors and has about 4 communities of fully habituated chimpanzees. They include Kanyawara community which comprises of about 60 chimpanzees, Ngogo community with over 200 chimpanzees located in the central part of Kibale national park. Kanyanchu community is found in the southern side of the park and Sebitole in the northern side of the park
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