Uganda
Kibale National Park
Widely recognized as the "Primate Capital of the World." This lush, tropical rainforest is particularly famous for its exceptional chimpanzee trekking experiences
Introducing: Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is renowned for its extraordinary population of primates, with chimpanzees clearly stealing the show – the park is home to one of the largest concentrations of these fascinating creatures in Africa. As you trek through the forest with your guides, you may encounter playful chimpanzees swinging from the trees, grooming one another or looking for their next snack. If you want to be on the safe side, join a chimpanzee trekking tour – the perfect chance to observe their complex social structures and learn more about their everyday life as a troop. The chimpanzees are not the only primate residents you’ll meet during your time in Kibale. You can also spot red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. These fascinating primates offer an up-close glimpse into the evolutionary connections we share with our animal cousins. And believe us: you’ll be amazed!
Experience the Kibale National Park
Kibale supports a range of habitats over different altitude zones. The tropical forest on the Fort Portal plateau changes to savannah in the Albertine Valley floor in the south. The forest has suffered less from logging in the past compared to some other forests in the country. It is therefore still relatively pristine and home to some very big mahoganies, figs and other hardwood trees. Chimp trekking runs twice daily, at 8 AM and 2 PM. The habituated chimp community here is very relaxed and sightings are often excellent, but you might find that several trekking parties converge on one chimp group. For this reason, Kibale can feel crowded compared to other chimp trekking sites, especially in the morning (which is busier than the afternoon). Other guided activities include a full-day chimp habituation experience, forest walks, birding, night walks (to look for pottos and other nocturnal creatures) and visits to neighboring Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
White Colubus Monkey at the Kibale National Park 
Long Crested Eagle at the Kibale National Park Locate the Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park Wildlife
The chimpanzee community visited by trackers in Kibale National Park is the most habituated in Uganda and sightings can be excellent. Primate diversity in the park is the highest in East Africa, with 13 species identified. Olive baboon, black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkey, Ugandan red colobus and Uganda mangabey are all regularly observed. Nocturnal primates include potto and three different species of bush baby. Kibale is one of only five places where Ugandan red colobus has been recorded, and it supports the world’s largest population of this endangered monkey. It is also an important stronghold for the endemic Uganda mangabey. Other seldom-seen forest dwellers include elephant, buffalo, giant forest hog, warthog, bushpig, bushbuck, blue duiker and Weyns’s duiker. Leopards are probably resident and lions might occasionally venture across from Queen Elizabeth National Park. Smaller forest carnivores include palm civet and golden cat.
Kibale National Park Birdlife
Kibale Park is home to more than 350 attractive and colourful bird species, making it a paradise for birders. The park is home to endemic and migratory birds, which include the African pitta, tinker bird, little greenbul, woodland warbler, yellow spotted nicator, white-napped pigeon, African grey parrot, olive long-tailed cuckoo, blue-breasted kingfisher, red chested owlet, purple breasted sunbird, black bee-eater among others.
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