Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park.

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park-Kibale Forest National Park is one of Uganda’s most spectacular tropical rainforest parks; best known as the primate capital of the world. Founded in 1993, the Kibale forest features over 13 primate species including over 1500 wild chimpanzees, When it comes to chimpanzee tracking Kibale Forest National Park features on the top list as one of the most exceptional and sought-after tourist destinations by primate lovers.

13 primate species.

Chimpanzees, Red colobus monkeys, Endemic Uganda Mangabey, The rare L’Hoest monkeys, Olive baboons, Red-tailed monkeys, Black and white colobus monkeys, Blue monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, Vervet monkeys, Demi doff Galago, Pottos, Eastern needle clawed Galago.

Wildlife of Kibale Forest.

Kibale National Park is home to an incredible population of Chimpanzees, with over 325 different bird species the rear Green breasted pita, 12 species of other primates, 351 tree species, and Different species of mammals including Giant forest hogs, Bush pigs, Elephants, Buffaloes, and many other Wildlife species are inhabitants of the famous tropical rainforest.

Chimpanzee trekking experience (1 hour with the chimps).

The regular chimpanzee trekking experience is an activity where guests spend 1 hour with the chimpanzees from the time they find them and this is regulated to 3-4 hours if you don’t find the chimpanzees then you have to return back to the park office, however, the chances of finding the chimpanzees have been at 70-80% lately in Kibale forest national park.

Chimpanzee habituation experience (4 hours with the chimps).

The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience is a classic safari experience that allows visitors to accompany researchers and rangers into the rainforest. The chimpanzee troop Visited during the Habituation experience are less accustomed to human presence than those visited on the normal chimpanzee trekking experience and following and viewing them is both exciting and challenging but it’s one of the rear safari experiences you will encounter in East Africa, the guest will spend 4 hours with the chimpanzees from the time they find them and this is truly a unique safari experience.

When to go for Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale forest.

There is no better season for chimpanzee habituation experience and chimpanzee trekking, however, for convenience, it is best in the months of March, April, May, and November, when there is less tourist congestion and there is a lot of fruits in the forest though these months are also rainy seasons in Uganda and those looking for dry weather should travel between June to October and from December to February.