DESTINATION GUIDE // UGANDA
Kibale National Park
The primate capital of East Africa, with thirteen species and the continent best chimpanzee tracking.
795 km2
PARK AREA
13
PRIMATE SPECIES
1,500
CHIMPANZEES
90%
TRACKING SUCCESS
320 km
FROM KAMPALA
Quick answer: Kibale National Park covers 795 square kilometres of rainforest in western Uganda, around 320 km from Kampala. It holds thirteen primate species including roughly 1,500 chimpanzees, the highest concentration in East Africa, with tracking success rates above ninety percent.
OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Kibale National Park At A Glance
Kibale is where people come for chimpanzees. The forest is tall, wet and loud with primates and unlike gorilla tracking the terrain is relatively gentle. Thirteen primate species live here, from red colobus to the nocturnal potto. The adjacent Bigodi wetland, run by the local community, is excellent for birds and a further three primate species.
| Detail | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Location | Western Uganda, near Fort Portal |
| Distance from Kampala | Approximately 320 km, 5 hours by road |
| Size | 795 km2 |
| Established | 1993 |
| Permit cost | Around 200 US dollars for chimpanzee tracking |
| Known for | Chimpanzees, 13 primate species, Bigodi wetland |
WILDLIFE AND ACTIVITIES
What You Will See and Do
Chimpanzee Tracking
Habituated communities are tracked morning and afternoon with success rates above ninety percent, followed by an hour in their company.
Chimp Habituation Experience
A full day with researchers following a community still being habituated, from their morning nest to their evening one.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
A community run swamp walk beside the park with three more primate species and around 200 bird species.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
When To Go
| Months | What to expect | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| Jun to Sep | Dry, easiest forest walking | High |
| Dec to Feb | Second dry season, good conditions | High |
| Mar to May | Long rains, muddy trails, fewer visitors | Low |
| Oct to Nov | Short rains, green and quiet | Medium |
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