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Kibale Forest is an undisturbed tract of tropical rainforest, set in a beautiful area of undulating green hills interspersed with volcanic crater lakes.
Within the forest little light filters down to the foot of the massive trunks smothered in lichen, whilst above epiphytes sprout off tree branches and lianas hang from the canopy down to leaf litter. Due to its location at the meeting point of the wet rainforests of West Africa and the drier East African forest, Kibale supports an unusually rich array of tropical plants and animals.
Primates of Kibale Forest
It is home to the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. There are 13 primate species found within the forest including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkey, L'Hoest's monkey, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus and black-and-white colobus. There is also a healthy population of larger mammals including lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo, although the dense vegetation means that these are not commonly sighted.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Kibale Forest National Park
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Kibale Forest National Park, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Kibale Forest National Park
- Semliki Wildlife Reserve 78 kilometers away
- Murchison Falls National Park 161 kilometers away
- Queen Elizabeth National Park 170 kilometers away
- Lake Mburo 178 kilometers away
- Kampala 185 kilometers away
- Entebbe 188 kilometers away
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 215 kilometers away
- Ishasha 247 kilometers away
- Jinja 248 kilometers away
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 269 kilometers away
- Lake Bunyonyi 281 kilometers away
- Mgahinga National Park 302 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for Kibale Forest National Park
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Kibale Forest National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Ndali Lodge
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Primate Lodge
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Kyaninga Lodge
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Ideas for experiencing Kibale Forest National Park
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Kibale Forest National Park, and which use the best local guides.
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Exploring the Crater Lakes Region Exploring the Crater Lakes Region
Exploring the Crater Lakes Region
This area is characterized by rolling hills, vanilla plantations, pretty forests and of course the Crater Lakes. For some of the Crater Lakes, the views are actually best from the viewpoints, accessed by roads.
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Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
You enter the forest and following signs and chimp calls your guide leads you to the chimpanzees. Chimpanzee sightings are not guaranteed, however the odds of encountering them have greatly increased in recent years, now standing at 90% or over.
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