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Kibale Forest National Park

This tropical rain forest is home to the highest density of primates in the world and is the best place in Uganda for chimpanzee trekking.

What Will I See?

  • Chimpanzees – Kibale is home to over 1,000 chimpanzees with about 80 being habituated to humans
  • 12 primate species including the blue monkey, red tailed monkey and black and white colobus monkey
  • 335 bird species
  • Over 140 butterfly species
  • Giant trees 180 feet tall
  • The Bigoti Wetlands Sanctuary, home to prolific birding

What Can I Do?

  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Primate trekking
  • Guided forest walks
  • Bird watching
  • Butterfly watching

When Should I Go?

  • Best time to visit: from June through September
  • Rainy months: March-April and September through November
  • Best birding: March and September, but good year-round

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