Experience the Exhilaration of Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Participate in captivating guided forest walks in Kibale National Park, where the most notable attraction is the extraordinary chimp-tracking excursions that depart from Kanyanchu at 8:00 and 14:00 daily. Although chimpanzee sightings are not guaranteed, the likelihood has increased substantially, currently at approximately 90%. The chimpanzee community, which is centered around Kanyanchu, is well-acclimatized and allows visitors to approach them closely, often within a few meters. Additionally, the forest is home to other primate species, including the red-tailed monkey and grey-cheeked mangabey. The guides, with their extensive knowledge, identify medicinal plants, bird sounds, and animal spoor amidst the lush birdsong.
An opportunity for field experience exists for dedicated chimp devotees or aspiring researchers. This experience involves an all-day stay with habituated chimpanzees, during which time aspiring researchers can observe and document their behavior. An additional thrilling alternative is a guided night trek with spotlights, which is available daily from 19:30 to 22:00. This activity provides an excellent opportunity to observe nocturnal primates such as the bush infant and potto.
Kibale Forest National Park’s Wildlife Diversity
Investigate the diverse array of terrestrial mammals that inhabit Kibale National Park, such as African bison, red and blue duikers, bushbucks, sitatungas, bushpigs, giant forest hogs, and common warthogs. Leopards, African golden cats, Servals, numerous mongooses, and two species of otter are among the carnivores that inhabit the park. Kibale, the primate capital of the world, is home to a variety of animals, including Olive Baboons, Bush infants, Black and White Colobus, Potto, Chimpanzees, Vervet Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Grey-Cheeked Mangabeys, Ugandan Red Colobus, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Red-Tailed Monkey, and Uganda Mangabeys.
Tours for Bird Observation in Kibale Forest National Park
Begin bird viewing excursions at Kanyanchu at 7 a.m. and observe the avian marvels of Kibale Forest. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, situated just outside the park, provides a more comprehensive birding experience, featuring 138 bird species. Rare species, such as the Papyrus Gonolek, White-winged Warbler, White-collared Oliveback, and Papyrus Canary, are revealed during guided treks along the promenade trail and viewing platforms.
The following rare bird species are found at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary: the White-spotted Flufftail, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Hairy-breasted Barbet, Yellow-billed Barbet, Western Nicator, Grey-winged Robin-chat, White-tailed Ant-thrush, Brown-backed Scrub-robin, Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, Brown-throated Wattle-eye, or Superb Sunbird. Brown-crowned Tchagra, Bocage’s Bush-shrike, Black Bishop, White-breasted Negrofinch, and Black-crowned Waxbill are among the species.
To participate in these captivating experiences, such as chimpanzee trekking in Uganda and guided forest treks in Kibale National Park, please contact us. Book your excursion and become engrossed in the natural wonders of Kibale, where each stride reveals a new aspect of this captivating ecosystem.
