KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
Kibale forest national park is one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Uganda and has drawn a variety of visitors who want to see the various primate species. However, chimpanzees can be seen in other destinations such as the Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park at Kyambura Gorge, and Kalinzu forest. But, the chimpanzee trekking in Uganda at Kibale Forest National Park is unmatched, making it the best place to go primate tracking.
Kibale Forest National Park is home to over 13 primate species, including over 1,500 chimpanzees, velvet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, galago, and potto, among others. Tourists should note that Kibale forest national park protects other animal species such as red and blue duikers, bush pigs, bushbucks, giant forest hogs, forest elephants, common warthogs, golden cats, forest buffalo, and forest leopards, and it is also a birding haven with over 350 bird species such as African pitta, Black-capped Apalis, Crowned eagle, Abyssinian ground thrush, Dusky crimson wing, Collared Apalis, and Purple-breasted sunbird.
Chimpanzee trekking
Take part in chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park for a fun-filled experience. Chimpanzee trekking involves tourists tracking various primate species within Kibale Forest, giving tourists the chance to spend an hour with the primates and watch their various characteristics in the wild. During the chimpanzee trekking, you will have the opportunity to see how the primates groom one another, coexist with one another, care for one another and the troop’s young, and playfully swing from one tree branch to another, all of which will help you learn more about the various primate species. The Kibale forest national park chimpanzee trekking is an interesting aspect of the Uganda primate safari.
Chimpanzee habituation
The Kibale Forest National Park chimp habituation experience provides the most authentic experience with chimps, as chimp troops are trained to become accustomed to human presence. The chimp habituation activity allows tourists to see how chimps react to humans’ presence during training sessions. The chimp habituation experience is an amazing experience in Kibale Forest National Park. The chimpanzee habituation experience is quite rewarding because tourists get to spend four quality hours with the chimpanzees in their authentic environment.
Birding
Kibale forest national park can never disappoint bird lovers because the park hosts over 350 bird species, which can give tourists the opportunity to see about 100 bird species per birding experience within the Bigodi Wetlands or Kanyachu, Kibale forest national park bird species include African pitta, Dusky crimson wing, Abyssinian ground thrush, Black-capped Apalis, Crowned eagle, Collared Apalis, and Purple-breasted Sunbird.
Bush crafts
Bushcraft is an alternative activity for kids who are unable to participate in chimpanzee trekking. Children below 15 years of age can also engage in bushcraft making during your safari in the Kibale National Park. Children will be taking nature hikes through the forests where they will have the opportunity to see various bird and primate species. After the hikes, they will participate in bush craft lessons where they will learn how to make baskets and other souvenirs out of various plant materials. This will make the experience memorable for the kids because they will also be able to choose the materials they will use to make their crafts.
Nature walks in Kibale forest national park
During your Kibale Forest National Park safari, guided nature walks also guarantee that you have an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including primate species like the black and white colobus monkey species, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, velvet monkeys, and Mona monkeys, as well as birds like the white-winged warbler, yellow-spotted nicator, grey-breasted pitta, papyrus gonolek, white-collared olive back, and grey-winged olive babolek.
Tourists can opt to participate in the nocturnal walks as part of the nature walks, which offer a fresh perspective on life in the wild. Night nature walks give you an opportunity to see nocturnal species like pottos, pangolins, and bush babies among many other animals available in Kibale forest national park.