Kibale National Park
Kibale National park is located in western Uganda in Kabarole district and it is known for chimpanzee it was first gazetted in 1932 as a crown forest area by the British and could extract fire wood from the forest and it was called a forest reserve but later in 1993 it was upgraded into a park to protect the bio diversity of the forest and tracking of chimpanzee and it covers 774 square kilometres kibale national[park is one of the exciting parks we have in Uganda the park is a spectacular offering the good number of Ugandan chimpanzee taking safari activities to travelers.kibale national park is a home of over 200 chimpanzees recorded in the park and also on Uganda primate safaris to Kibale National Park one can encounter animals like elephants, forest hogs,warthogs,bushbucks there are also mongoose and many others
Attractions in Kibale National Park
Butterflies
In kibale it is a home to approximately 250 colourful butterfly species which are seen in the park like ephedra aracaris, blue mother of pearl, brown pansy, common dotted boarder and many more
Birds
Kibale National Park is an important birding site which is favoured by the forest and it is a home of 375 attractive colourful birds and these beautiful birds always migrate from queen Elizabeth national park Uganda birding safaris to Kibale National Park different birds like the king fisher, African grey parrot, black bee -eater and many others are spotted
primates
Kibale national park is a prominent habitat for primates in Uganda with the highest population of chimpanzee, blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys and also the bush baby
Animals
Kibale national park apart from being a home of primates but also a home other wildlife species like elephants, giant forest hogs, bushbucks and most of them come queen Elizabeth national park
Culture
It is surrounded by settlement of 2 local groups that is the Bakiga and Batooro and they offer different cultural activities local dancing their local food and many others.
Activities done in Kable National Park
Chimpanzee tracking
kibale is one of the best places in the world to see the chimpanzee it is a home of over 1500 chimpanzee where visitors come face to face with wild chimpanzee while on your Uganda safari tour.
Chimpanzee Habituation
Chimpanzee habituation experience it is one of the special programs where visitors spend an extended time with the group of chimps and it you to learn more about the chimpanzee like the way they leave feed and all those things.
Primate watching
Primate watching where we have the red-tailed monkey and baboons you can go on a guided nature walk to spot these primates and learn their behaviour.
Fauna and flora
Kibale’s flora and fauna it has tropical forests wetlands and grasslands and the forest has over 200 tree species and some ae used for local medicine.
Mabere ga nyina mwiru
Mabere ga nyina Mwiru which is famous historical and cultural site these are natural features as a result of formation of stalagmites and stalactites as for batoro believe that these were breasts of a young girl which were cut by the dad for refusing to marry the man he had chosen for her
Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzee tracking it is one of the main activities that is carried out by the visitors who visit kibale and it takes about 2-3 hours
Nature walks
Nature walks is a guided walk through the forest and it gives you a chance to see the ecosystem and conservation efforts
wetland Bigodi
Bigodi wetland it is located just outside the park and helps you spot rare birds like papyrus gonolek and white -headed barbet and through that walk one gets to learn about the sustainable use of wetland by the local community
Birding
Birding kibale is a haven for bird lovers with over 350 bird species recorded in the park and different birds are spotted like grey parrot yellow and best time to view them us morning and evening and different birds are spotted like red-chested owlets, African pitta etc.
Cultural experience
Cultural experiences kibale is surrounded by communities mostly Batoro and bakiga it helps visitors learn different homestays and learning their way of living one can also purchase traditional crafts like baskets beadwork and pottery and its most done with those interested in local culture and community-based tourism
Best time to visit Kibale National Park
Dry season is the best season to visit kibale national park wildlife is easy to get as animals tend to congregate around water sources and there is dense vegetation dry season is better because the visitors are not disrupted like in out doo games like hiking and birdwatching
How to get to Kibale National Park
By Road
One can use the road from Kampala Mityana Mubende Fort Portal then Kanyachu which is the headquarters of Kibale National Park and it takes like 5 hours
By Air
One can take a domestic fligt from Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airstrip or Fort Portal Airstrip, then later can transfer to the park using the road
Accommodations from Kibale National Park
it has the best scenic view Primate Lodge Kibale it is inside the park and it offers eco-friendly cottages and safari tents and it is very close to the chimpanzee tracking starting point
Kyaninga lodge it is located at the edge of Lake Kyaninga and it offers luxurious accommodations with stunning views over the lake and the forest the lodge has free WIFI
Isunga lodge it has a quiet and peaceful environment and it is located at the edge of Kibale forest and especially in the morning hours
Chimpundus lodge is lauded by guests as a peaceful retreat enveloped by nature, providing a tranquil and serene atmosphere that many find it relaxing. luxurious and spacious rooms with beautiful views which makes it a comfort zone for visitors
Primate lodge it is located inside the park just next to the starting point of chimpanzee tracking and it gives the best ambiance and environment to leave it during your Uganda chimpanzee tours in Kibale National Park
