A prime place for primates
Kibale National Park
There are 13 primate species in Kibale National Park, climbing between the branches of the mountainous forests here in southern Uganda. Large troops of primate have been habituated by researchers, enabling close encounters for visitors. There are 13 primate species in Kibale National Park, climbing between the branches of the mountainous forests here in southern Uganda. Large troops of primate have been habituated by researchers, enabling close encounters for visitors.
Why Kibale?
Chimpanzee aren’t the only primates you can expect to find in Kibale. Keep your eyes open for Ugandan red colobus, black and white colobus, blue monkey and L’Hoest monkey as well. The moist, tropical forests of Kibale create an exceptionally rich ecosystem of more than 200 species of plants, including wild coffee.
While primates are the star of the show here in Kibale, you can also find giant forest hogs, elephants and various antelope. Due to prolific bird life around the park, Makerere University built a biological field station for research and monitoring the likes of endemic black-earned ground thrush, olive long-tailed cuckoo and western tinkerbird. You can spot additional birds during guided nature walks in the adjacent Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
While primates are the star of the show here in Kibale, you can also find giant forest hogs, elephants and various antelope. Due to prolific bird life around the park, Makerere University built a biological field station for research and monitoring the likes of endemic black-earned ground thrush, olive long-tailed cuckoo and western tinkerbird. You can spot additional birds during guided nature walks in the adjacent Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
- More primates than anywhere else in Uganda.
- Excellent for chimpanzee tracking.
- Over 375 bird species.
- Nature walks in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
- Rare giant forest hogs.
Best Places to Stay in Kibale National Park
Kyaninga Lodge
Kyaninga Lodge is in a spectacular location, hugging an extinct volcano crater at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, and surrounded by virgin forests. This dramatic landscape, the sense of peace, and the abundance of wildlife are truly what African dreams are made of.
Ndali Lodge
It is one of the most luxurious of the smaller Ugandan lodges, with up to 16 guests being accommodated in the eight cottages.
Primate Lodge
Primate Lodge is situated in the Kibale forest National Park, surrounded by lush tropical forest and right on the doorstep of the starting point for chimp tracking. The lodge features nine luxury cottages, seven comfortable standard cottages and an adventurous Tree House.
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