Kibale National Park

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Details of Kibale National Park

Chimpanzees are another huge element of Uganda’s popularity, with Kibale National Park offering one of the best chimpanzee viewing opportunities in the world.

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Visitors to this green and verdant park can expect to see, hear, and even smell our closest living relatives in close proximity as they race through the trees overhead.

A large expanse of pristine forest and close to wetlands, Kibale is also home to an additional six primate species, forest elephants, and a huge variety of bird life. In fact, more than 370 species call the park’s trees and wetlands home.

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Kibale National Park is one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee trekking. It is the most reliable spot to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Size: 795 square km.

Location: South-west of Uganda. Close to Fort Portal.

Best time: December - February, June - August. Dry season is better for trekking. 

To Do: Chimpanzee trekking, birdwatching, cultural tourism

Known for: Chimpanzee trekking.

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