Guided Forest Walks in Kibale National Park

Embark on Guided Forest Walks in Kibale National Park – Experience the Thrill of Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Engage in captivating guided forest walks in Kibale National Park, where the highlight is the remarkable chimp-tracking excursions departing from Kanyanchu at 8:00 and 14:00 daily. While chimp sightings aren’t guaranteed, the odds have significantly improved, standing at around 90%. The well-habituated chimpanzee community, centered around Kanyanchu, allows visitors to approach them closely, often within a few meters. The forest also hosts other primate species, such as grey-cheeked mangabey and red-tailed monkey. Amidst the rich birdsong, the guides, with their extensive knowledge, identify medicinal plants, bird calls, and animal spoor.

For dedicated chimp enthusiasts or aspiring researchers, there’s an opportunity for field experience, involving an all-day stay with habituated chimps, observing and documenting their behavior. Another exciting option is a guided night walk with spotlights, running from 19:30 to 22:00 daily, offering a good chance to spot nocturnal primates like the bush baby and potto.

Wildlife Diversity in Kibale Forest National Park

Explore the diverse terrestrial mammals within Kibale National Park, including red and blue duikers, bushbucks, sitatungas, bushpigs, giant forest hogs, common warthogs, and African buffalo. Carnivores present in the park comprise leopards, African golden cats, Servals, various mongooses, and two species of otter. As the primate capital of the world, Kibale is home to Olive Baboons, Bush babies, Black and White Colobus, Potto, Chimpanzee, Vervet Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Grey-Cheeked Mangabeys, Ugandan Red Colobus, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Red-Tailed Monkey, Uganda Mangabeys, and more.

Bird Watching Tours in Kibale Forest National Park

Commence bird watching tours at 7 am at Kanyanchu and witness the avian wonders of Kibale Forest. For a more extensive birding experience, the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, located just outside the park, offers 138 bird species. Guided walks along the boardwalk trail and viewing platforms reveal rare species, including the Papyrus Gonolek, White-winged Warbler, White-collared Oliveback, and Papyrus Canary.

Rare bird species at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary include 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, Superb Sunbird, Brown-crowned Tchagra, Bocage’s Bush-shrike, Black Bishop, White-breasted Negrofinch, and Black-crowned Waxbill, among others.

To partake in these fascinating experiences, including guided forest walks in Kibale National Park and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, reach out to Trek Africa Expeditions. Book your adventure and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Kibale, where every step unveils a new facet of this enchanting ecosystem.