Ultimate well guided Kibale forest chimpanzee tracking safari experience

The Primates Capital of the World

Kibale forest chimpanzees tracking national park located at latitude 0.43669° N and longitude 30.36674° E is a biologically rich region that also hosts over 120 other mammal species, including baboons, elephants, and antelopes. The forest is home to approximately 370 bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics such as Nahan’s francolin, Cassin’s spinetail, blue-headed bee-eater, and lowland masked apalis. Most notable among Kibale’s primate population, is the surge of about 1,500 chimpanzees, divided into at least a dozen different communities, with four habituated to human presence. The Kanyantale community has been tracked by tourists daily since 1993. Kibale forest national park is 95km from Queen Elizabeth national park a 2 hours drive and 286km from Murchison falls national park a 5 hours drive.

Kibale forest chimpanzee tracking national park safari experience

Kibale’s premier attraction is the Kanyanchu Primate Walk, offering the opportunity to seek out thirteen different primate species, with a variety of diurnal monkeys frequently observed. However, the true highlights are the chimpanzees. Walks depart from the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM, lasting between two to five hours. Early arrival for registration and briefing is recommended. Interaction time with the chimpanzees is limited to one hour, with group sizes capped at six participants, who must be at least 16 years old. Advance booking is essential.

Kibale forest chimpanzee tracking national park safari packages

Kibale forest chimpanzee tracking national park -Primates walk safari

These walks provide the chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Kanyunchu’s group are accustomed to human presence- some have been observed for over 25 years. The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) enables visitors to accompany researchers and habituators into the forest. The chimpanzee groups involved are less accustomed to human presence than those visited on the primates walk and following and viewing them is both exciting and challenging. The CHEX sessions is available on a full or half day basis starting at 06:30. Advance booking for this activity is required.

Kibale forest nature walks safari

Nature walks are an opportunity to enjoy one of East Africa’s most beautiful and varied forests without pressure to locate chimpanzees or tick off a dozen Kibaale specials on the birdlist. This is also an ideal activity for young visitors unable to accompany relatives on the primate walk. Two hour nature walks begin at 08:00, 10:00, and 14:00 from Kanyanchu tourist centre.

Kibale forest Night walking experience

Enter the forest after dark to search for nocturnal creatures such as galagos, pottos and bushbabies, night walks are conducted from 19:30- 22:00 daily.

Kibale forest chimpanzee tracking national park Birding safari experience

A bird list of 372 forest, grassland and swamp species including local endemics and central Africa’s specials makes Kibale a popular destination for birders. Forest birds can be sought with the help of our experienced guides on the forest trail at Kanyanchu and Sebitoji tourism sites. This experience should be combined with a visit to Bigodi wetland sanctuary to add forest edge and swamp specials to the list. This popular community run attraction lies just outside the park 5km south of Kanyanchu.

Around the Park; Kibale is surrounded by a wealth of additional attractions. Visitors should take time to explore the scenic crater lakes along the western margin of the park, tour a tea factory, drive down onto the rift valley floor to the hot springs in the Semuliki NP, hike on the Rwenzori mountain and view big game on the grasslands of Queen Elizabeth NP.

Safari lodges/ accommodation at Kibale national park

Safari lodges at Kibale chimpanzees forest national park are both luxury and affordable located in the forest or the outskirts of the park. Accommodation options depend on the comfort & services you need and also the lodge’s location to the national park.

Tabebuia spa & safari lodge

Located at 0.50409° N, 30.32648° E on the shores of lake Nyabikere on the out skirts of Kibale forest national park, Tabebuia spa & safari lodge is a luxury accommodation that you should consider on a chimpanzee tracking experience in Uganda.

Tabebuia spa & lodge offers suites, villas and residences from rates 0f $600- $700 for single occupancy per night and $750- $850 for Twin/ Double occupancy on full board. Tabebuia spa & lodge is 311km from Kampala on a 7 hours drive and 95km from Queen Elizabeth national park on a 2 hours drive.

While at Tabebuia, you can take on activities like;

Chimpanzee tracking
Birding & forest walks
Photography

Chimpundu lodge

Located in Kibale forest national park, Chimpundu lodge is one of the most ideal accommodation options while on a chimpanzee tracking safari experience.

At 0.42597° N & 30.40496° E, chimpundu lodge offers double cottages, deluxe rooms and family cottages. Single occupancy goes for $600, twin/ double occupancy rates at $850 and family cottages starting at $1,700.

Chimpundu lodge is 320km from Kampala on a 7 hours drive. Activities you can take on while at Chimpundu are;

Chimpanzee tracking
Birding
Forest walk
Bigodi swamp walk

Kibale forest lodge

Kibale forest lodge is located at 0.40261° N, 30.41155° E in Bigodi village in the vicinity of Kibale forest (world’s primates capital). Kibale forest lodge is 322km from Kampala on a 7 hours drive.

Kibale lodge offers single rooms for $82, double/ twin rooms at $142 and triple occupancy at $182 per person.

The activities you can take on while staying at Kibale forest lodge include;

Chimpanzee tracking
Birding
Forest walk
Bigodi swamp tour

Primates lodge Kibale

Primates lodge is a luxury facility offering standard services to its clients. Kibale lodge is located at 0.43789° N & 30.39606° E in Kibale forest national park. Primates lodge is 318km from Kampala on a 7 hours drive.

Primates lodge offers a single room at $640, double room $470 per person, honey moon cottage $600 and an extra child’s bed (below 18yrs) at $245

While at Primates lodge, you’ll be able to engage in;

Chimpanzee tracking
Forest walk
Bird watching tour
Bigodi swamp walk

Kibale canopy lodge

Located at the edge of Kibale forest, Kibale canopy lodge is one of the most ideal lodges to access the forest for;

Chimpanzee tracking
Bird watching &
Forest walks.

Seated at 0.42385° N & 30.49463° E, Kibale canopy lodge is 288km from Kampala on a 7 hours drive.

Kibale canopy lodge offers;

Single rooms starting at $230
Double/ Twin rooms starting at $299 pp
Triple room starting $299 pp

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