Kibale National Park, home to a host of forest wildlife, is the most
magnificent of Uganda’s tropical rain forests and one of the most
rewarding areas to explore. Kibale boasts of 13 species of primates
including the localized Red Colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
Kibale’s major attractions though, is the chimpanzees, the delightful
apes, which are genetically the closest to humans than to any other
living creature. These can be seen swinging in tree branches as one
navigates through the tranquil forest trails.
The Park is also famous as a birding destination for avi-tourists,
endowed with over 372 bird species including the endemic Black
eared ground thrush. The 180 km-long migration corridor for wildlife
also harbours mammals like the elusive forest elephants, buffaloes,
giant forest hogs and half a dozen antelope species, making it one of
the most stunning parks in Uganda.
Situated in western Uganda, near the colonial Fort portal Municipality,
the park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and is
within a half day’s drive of Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori Mountains and
Semliki National Parks.
