{"id":94300,"date":"2022-07-05T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=94300"},"modified":"2022-07-28T11:01:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T08:01:26","slug":"kibale-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/kibale-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Kibale National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

A RICH RAINFOREST WITH CHIMPS AND MONKEYS<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"Kibale<\/p>\n

It offers visitors the\u00a0highest density and diversity of primates in all of Africa<\/b><\/strong>. For\u00a0chimpanzee trekking<\/b><\/strong>, it\u2019s not only the best place in\u00a0Uganda\u00a0but perhaps the world. The lovely rainforests of\u00a0Kibale National Park\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>are a deep primeval environment of rich animal encounters unlike any you\u2019ll see elsewhere. Make sure to add this safari park to your must-see list.<\/p>\n

The park hosts 70 types of mammals, of which 13 are primates, its most famous species being the 1,450 chimpanzees found here \u2013 Uganda\u2019s largest population. This may be the park\u2019s biggest draw \u2013 the opportunity to go trekking and discover these fascinating creatures who share 98 percent of our DNA.<\/p>\n

A typical trek lasts from 2 \u2013 5 hours<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and you\u2019ll get to spend about an hour observing these intelligent primates, swinging from trees, playing, feeding, and scampering about. Your success at finding a group of chimps in the wild is unusually high \u2013 99 percent. Compare this to the 20 percent chance of only a few years ago. This is because the park rangers have carried out a program of\u00a0chimpanzee habituation<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an exposure in which people volunteer to spend time with the chimps, getting them accustomed to their human cousins.<\/p>\n

Visitors can take part in this habituation process and enjoy much more time with the chimps than a trek would allow \u2013 up to 6 hours.<\/p>\n

Besides the great numbers of chimps in the park, visitors will be delighted to come across great and varied populations of monkeys such as the\u00a0rare L\u2019Hoest\u2019s monkey<\/b><\/strong>, red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons, and bush baby.<\/p>\n

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As to more traditional African safari animals, the park also hosts bushbucks, buffaloes, leopards, warthogs, duikers, and African golden cats. Less commonly seen are the occasional lion. Forest elephants make their presence known here and travel between Kibale and nearby\u00a0Queen Elizabeth Park<\/b><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0along a 180 km (111 mi) natural corridor connecting the two parks.<\/p>\n

Along your trail walks you\u2019ll get to soak up the park\u2019s habitats of rich tropical forest, woodland, and savannah. Looking up at the canopy overhead, you\u2019re certain to spot some of Kibale\u2019s 375 species of birdlife and a dazzling 250 species of butterflies.<\/p>\n

All this biodiversity lends itself to a world of natural discovery and Kibale is one of Africa\u2019s most established research sites. Besides the study of its chimpanzees and other primates, the park\u2019s ecosystem is also a subject of the ongoing research being done here.<\/p>\n

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About Kibale National Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location<\/b><\/strong>: Located in western Uganda, Kibale is 766 sq. km (296 sq. mi) situated 35 km (21.7 mi) southeast of Fort Portal. Its elevation varies from 1,100 m (3608 ft) to its highest point at 1,590m (5216 ft).<\/p>\n

Climate:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The Park\u2019s northern sector receives the most rainfall from March through May and September to November. The climate is pleasant with temperatures ranging from 14\u00b0C (57\u00b0F) up to 27\u00b0C (80\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

When to go:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The Park is open year-round.<\/p>\n

Best time to visit:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>December through February and June and July are the driest months and the best for walking the trails, seeing the chimpanzees, and most other activities. However, during the wetter months, the bird watching is excellent.<\/p>\n

Getting there:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>By road \u2013 take a\u00a0Pride Drive Tours\u00a0tour from Kampala \u2013 you can get to the park in under an hour.<\/p>\n

Things to do and see<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chimpanzee Trekking \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>90% of Kibale\u2019s visitors come to the park as it promises the best opportunity to view chimps in Africa.<\/p>\n

Chimpanzee Habituation \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Similar to trekking but visitors can help habituate the chimps to the human presence, spending up to 6 hours with these wonderful and curious creatures.<\/p>\n

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Kibale Forest Walk \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>This 12 km (7.5 mi) walk takes you through swamplands, grasslands, riverine woods, and tropical forests, exploring the park\u2019s primates, elephants, and birds while enjoying the spectacular scenery.<\/p>\n

Bigodi Swamp Walk \u2013\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>A jungle swamp, Bigodi is known as the perfect spot for bird watching. This 2 \u2013 3 hours walk through papyrus reeds and palm trees will also provide sightings of the different primate species.<\/p>\n

Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 These are special rocks set by a unique waterfall \u2013 a featured setting in the myths of the nearby Batoro tribe people.<\/p>\n

Crater Lakes Tour<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hiking up these local volcanic slopes will bring you to a vista of over 50 crater lakes. Unusual and quite beautiful, many visitors add this tour to their visit.<\/p>\n

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A dense, verdant park rewarding visitors with over 350 species of trees, some over 200 years old, Kibale presents a well-rounded experience of diverse habitats and rich animal life \u2013 especially primates. Practically synonymous with chimpanzee trekking, this is the place to visit and discover our fascinating animal cousins.<\/p>\n

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