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Kibale ForestNational Park
Kibale Forest has the highest density and diversity of primates in Africa — 13 species including over 1,500 chimpanzees. Walking through this ancient tropical rainforest listening …
Best Time to VisitJune to September and December to February; chimp tracking year-round
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Overview
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest has the highest density and diversity of primates in Africa — 13 species including over 1,500 chimpanzees. Walking through this ancient tropical rainforest listening for chimp calls is one of East Africa's great wildlife experiences.
Park Highlights
01Highest primate density in Africa — 13 species
02Over 1,500 chimpanzees in the forest
03Chimpanzee habituation — full day with researchers
04Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary — community conservation model
05Night walks to see bush babies and other nocturnal primates
06375+ bird species including the Green-breasted Pitta
Best Time to Visit
June to September and December to February; chimp tracking year-round
Climate
Tropical rainforest, 15-25°C, high humidity
Location
UG, Western Uganda
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ChimpanzeeRed ColobusL'Hoest's MonkeyGrey-cheeked MangabeyOlive BaboonBlue MonkeyRed-tailed MonkeyBush BabyForest Elephant
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Chimpanzee trackingChimpanzee habituationPrimate walkNight walkBigodi Wetland Sanctuary walkBirdwatching
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