The 80,000-hectare Kibale Forest Park is not only home to Africa’s highest density & highest diversity of primates – including the endangered chimpanzee, red colobus monkey & L’Hoest’s monkey - but is also one of the last expanses of land in Uganda to boast both lowland & montane forest.
Experience
Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland & swamp, dominates the northern & central parts of the park on an elevated plateau, offering a diverse landscape for visitors to explore.
Kibale Forest National Park is linked to the game-rich Queen Elizabeth National Park by a wildlife corridor, where herds of elephants freely roam between both sanctuaries, providing a unique opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Although the biggest drawcard to Kibale Forest is, undoubtedly its primates, the park is also home to a variety of other animals such as African golden cat, serval, leopard, buffalo, duiker & bushpig. Bird watching is also great – there are 370 recorded species found here, making it a birdwatcher's paradise.
Visitors to Kibale should not leave before they sample a fresh cup of coffee made from the park’s wild Robusta coffee tree, providing a unique Kibale Forest coffee experience.
Activities
Kibale Forest National Park offers a range of exciting activities.
These include chimpanzee trekking safaris, hiking, bird watching & strolling along the cultural trails with stops at Batooro & Bakiga villages that are located at the outskirts of the park, providing an enriching cultural experience.
When to travel
Kibale is open for chimpanzee trekking throughout the year.
December to February & June to September are the driest months & are therefore the best times for this activity, offering the most favorable conditions.
Walking the trails is easier at this time & the overall experience tends to be more enjoyable for those seeking a memorable primate encounter or bird watching in Kibale.
Home to Africa’s highest density & highest diversity of primates
See the endangered chimpanzee, African golden cat, serval & elephant
Linked to Queen Elizabeth National Park by a wildlife corridor
Great bird watching – 325 recorded species
Sample a fresh cup of coffee made from the park’s Robusta coffee tree
Chimpanzee-trekking, hiking, birding & cultural village visits
