Kibale National Park is one of the rainforests in Uganda, and more than that, it is famous for its primates. It is home to 13 primate species, making it the number one protected area with the biggest primate numbers on the African continent.
These primates include the Chimpanzee, Red Colobus, Black and white Colobus, Red-tailed Monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, among others. Chimpanzee trekking is the major attraction of the park.
It is a home to 325 species of birds like the Sturming Forest Francolin, Red-chested Owlet, Green-breasted Pitta, among others.
Kibale National Park is not only home to primates, but it is also home to 60 mammals. Other mammals inhabit here, like the Forest Elephant, the Forest Buffalo, the Leopard, and other cats, Bush Pigs, among others.
Kibale National Park is in western Uganda and can easily be accessed via the Mubende – Mityana – Fort Portal road in about 5 hours.
There are several accommodation places like Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge Kibale, located right at the visitors center, Mountains of the Moon in town, among many others.
Take a forest walk and you will get to confirm that Kibale National Park has a magical or mythical beauty. Drop us a line and we will arrange a trip to Kibale National Park for you.