Wildlife
Chimpanzee tracking
Kanyanchu, Kibale National ParkFollow a community of habituated chimpanzees through humid rainforest.
01 Overview
About Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is one of Uganda’s most famous rainforest parks, best known as the “Primate Capital of the World”. It is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 12 other primate species.
Chimpanzee tracking is the main event — but the forest, its birdlife and the neighbouring Bigodi Wetland make it a rewarding place to spend time.
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Chimpanzee tracking
Follow rangers into the forest to find a habituated community.
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Bigodi Wetland walk
Birds and monkeys on a community-run trail.
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Forest nature walks
Over 370 bird species have been recorded here.
02 Where you’ll go
Sites to visit, day by day
Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.
Nature
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Bigodi villageA community-run boardwalk for monkeys, great blue turacos and butterflies.
Scenic
Fort Portal crater lakes
Ndali–Kasenda, Fort PortalDozens of volcanic crater lakes scattered through rolling tea country.
03 More in Uganda
Nearby places
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
An ancient forest and one unforgettable hour.
Uganda
Murchison Falls
Where the Nile throws itself through a rock.
Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Tree-climbing lions and a channel full of hippos.
Uganda
Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda’s remote and wildly beautiful north-east.
Uganda
Jinja & the Nile
The adventure capital at the source of the Nile.
Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi
The place of little birds.
Uganda
Rwenzori Mountains
The Mountains of the Moon.
Uganda
Ssese Islands
Lake Victoria’s island escape.
Uganda
Kampala
The vibrant city on seven hills.
Uganda
Sipi Falls
Three waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
04 When to visit
Month by month
JanBest
FebBest
MarGood
AprQuieter
MayQuieter
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepGood
OctGood
NovGood
DecBest
Best time Good Less ideal / wetter
05 Itineraries
Journeys in Kibale National Park
07 Things to do
09 Before you go
Travel notes
Visa & entry
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online as an e-visa before travel. Requirements depend on nationality — see our visa guide in the Travel Journal and ask the Davema visa desk to confirm for your passport.
10 From the journal
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