CHIMPANZEE TRACKING SAFARIS IN KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Kibale National Park is excellent for Chimpanzee tracking safaris and bird watching tours not mentioning the greatest variety and concentration of primates of any forest in East Africa. The 766km-squared National park is any travelers dream; it extends southwards from Fort Portal to form a contagious block in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, the dominant vegetation type being rainforest. Kibale National Park is particularly rich in primates, with 13 species recorded, the highest total for any Ugandan Park, which include vervet, red-tailed, L’hoest’s and blue monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, red colobus, black and white tailed colobus, olive baboon and Chimpanzee.
About 325 bird species have been recorded in Kibale including four species not recorded in any other park. The Nathan’s Francolin, Cassines spine tail, blue-headed bee-eater and masked apalis are some of these birds. For bird watchers, the best bird watching spot is Bigodi wetland sanctuary. In addition to these over 150 species of butterflies and a large number of moths can be seen here.As for the chimpanzee tracking lovers we also have itineraries for you.
Distance from Kampala: 360/550kms.
Estimated travel time:5hrs/7hrs
Day 1:Meet and greet at respective accommodations then drive to Fort portal via Mubende or Mbarara which nestles in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains/Mountains of the moon. Enjoy the beauty of Fort portal.
Dinner and overnight at accommodation of your choice.
Day 2:We shall do a full day chimpanzee tracking and other primates living in the forest. The guide provides detailed explanations on primates and forest flora and fauna. This walk is both informative and enjoyable.
Dinner and overnight at accommodation of your choice.
Day 3:A visit to Bigodi wetland sanctuary that will involve a 4.5km walk that enables you see birds as well as offer an opportunity to see up to six different primate species in a space of few hours.
Depart for Kampala in the Afternoon.
Bring a camera along and please don’t forget binoculars.
Price includes full board accommodation, return ground transport from Kampala, an English speaking driver/guide, full board accommodation, park entrance fees for both passenger and vehicle, chimpazee tracking fees, nature walk fees but excludes all beverages, items of a personal nature, souvenirs and tips.
Beauties of Kibale
Kibale has other attractions like butterflies and more that are a must see for tourists who come to Uganda
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There is an abundance of forest scenery in Kibale ,All Day tours and safaris caters for thos who want to tour there Kibale Forests |
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Primate tracking is also done in Kibale as there is a resounding presence of these primates in the park. |
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In Kibale there is also a great presence of butterflies of varous species.This is a popular tourist attraction in Uganda |
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