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Kibale is tropical green forest where you'll find outstanding birdlife, chimpanzees and 12 other primate species
Kibale National Park is the best place in Uganda to spend a morning or even a full day with the chimpanzees. It lies in one of the loveliest and most varied pieces of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland and marsh, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau. Like the rest of Uganda, Kibale has magnificent bird life – over 375 species. It's also home to some 70 species of mammals, including 13 species of primates.
“Kibale is a wonderful old world forest. Other than Mahale Mountains on Lake Tanganyika it's the best place to see chimps. I recommend the full day with the chimps rather than the hour in the morning or afternoon. They can be hard to follow so give yourself enough time with them. ”
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When you go in search of chimps, you need to understand that they can be much harder to find and follow than mountain gorillas; they're quicker and could be higher up in the trees. To avoid possible disappointment when they're feeding high up in the forest canopy in the morning, try to arrange an afternoon chimp trek or spend the whole day with a group. Kibale links with Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south to create a 180-kilometre corridor for wildlife between Ishasha – the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park. Kibale is a must-visit part of Uganda's south-western circuit. The Kibale-Fort Portal area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to explore. The park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and within half a day’s drive of Queen Elizabeth, the Rwenzori Mountains and Semuliki national parks, as well as the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve. There are three good places to stay at near the park – Primate Lodge and Kibale Forest Camp, with Ndali on the western side probably your best option. Other places closer to the forest are adequate but not spectacular.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kibale National Park
December to March are the sunniest months and perhaps the best time to visit. There are some cloudy periods and rain from March to May, and drizzle from October to early December which may restrict clear views. However, Mount Kenya National… go there.
The months of December through March and July through October are dry, making them by far the best months to visit the Samburu National Reserve. When the wildlife viewing is at its prime. go there.
December to February and June to July is the best time to visit Kibale Forest National Park - during the dry season. However, you may also see the migratory birds. go there.
May to October is the best time to visit Tsavo East and West National Park. The wildlife is easier to spot - since they gather around the waterhole. go there.
June to October and January to February. The wildebeest migration reaches the Masai Mara in July and remains until October - when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania. However, wildlife is easier to spot since the animals gather… go there.
The best time to see the wildebeest migration is in August as the herds cross the Nile crocodile infested Mara River, crossing an international border between Kenya and Tanzania. go there.
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Kenya has a world of variety when it comes to tented accommodation camps, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another realm in the bush as your every desire comes try. go there.
Whether you are in the Southern or East Africa you will generally be able to see the big five. The difference really comes in when considering antelope as they are based on your chosen location. go there.
Reviews on our Kibale National Park safaris
Discover Africa and Carel has put in such an effort for us to experience the annual wildebeest migration, meticulous planning and accurate predictions with logical and the best accommodation options both sides of the Mara River guaranteed us…
Jates and Hil Oettle
from South Africa
All details were covered, all staff and food excellent, service was perfect - would highly recommend for sure.
Ron
from United States of America
Our trip was arranged by Carel Verhoef at discoverafrica.com and was perfectly organised. We flew into the Masai Mara from Nairobi and all flight connections and transfers were arranged for us and went like clockwork. Carel was also very…
Geoffrey Burton
from South Africa
Our service from Carel at Discover Africa was outstanding. His recommendations on the timing of our trip, the lodges we should book, communication and overall assistance ensured that our trip went off very smoothly and that we were in the…
Patti Legg
from South Africa
Discover Africa planned our safari to East Africa and we were certainly in the right areas at the right time, our itinerary was well designed to maximize time with the migration and related sightings - logistics ran smoothly and all in all…
Billy
from South Africa
Excellent combination of calling to chat about plans and details, followed up with emailing of detailed information. Made all arrangements easy for us from the actual booking to payment procedures, exchange rate recommendations, visa advice,…
Saldrix
from South Africa
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