Kibale’s premier attraction is the Kanyanchu Primate Walk, offering the opportunity to seek out thirteen different primate species, with a variety of diurnal monkeys frequently observed. However, the true highlights of this walk are the chimpanzees. Since 1993, the Kanyanchu chimpanzees have been closely monitored, significantly increasing the likelihood of sightings. Guided walks are available at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, typically lasting around three hours, subject to various conditions.This consistently popular primate walk allows visitors to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The chimpanzee groups in Kanyanchu are well accustomed to human presence, with some having been observed for over 25 years, ensuring a sighting probability of over 90%. Walks depart from the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM, lasting between two to five hours. Early arrival for registration and briefing is recommended. Interaction time with the chimpanzees is limited to one hour, with group sizes capped at six participants, who must be at least 16 years old. Advance booking is essential.Kibale is a biologically rich region that also hosts over 120 other mammal species, including baboons, elephants, and antelopes. The forest is home to approximately 370 bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics such as Nahan’s francolin, Cassin’s spinetail, blue-headed bee-eater, and lowland masked apalis.The most notable among Kibale’s primate population is the surge of about 1,500 chimpanzees, divided into at least a dozen different communities, with four habituated to human presence. The Kanyantale community has been tracked by tourists daily since 1993.
Where to stay in Kibale Faorest National Park! there are several lodges ranging from classic , medium to Up market lodges: Chimpanzee forest lodge, Kibale forest camp of nature lodges, Turaco tree lodge, Chimpanzee capital lodge, Kibale Tourist lodge, Isunga Lodge, Gueraza canopy lodge, Crater safari lodge, Kibale primate lodge, Tabebuia Spa and Resort, Chimpundu lodge, Ndali safari lodge, Kyaninga safari lodge and Kibale Volcanoe Lodge.
Chimpanzee trekking is one of the most sought after by many tourist visiting Uganda.It involves trekking through the forest in search for the Chimpanzee that keep on swinging from one tree to another. Trekking might take hours or less but once found, you will spend one hour observing the chimpanzee before returning to the starting point. There are several tracking destinations in Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park at Budongo forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park at Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest next to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki wildlife reserve and Bugoma forest.
There are around 335 bird species and the forest protects a large block of forest birds
This is a fully day activity of nest to nest habituation programme which is the process through which chimpanzee are trained to get used to human presence at all times. it takes along time like 2 to 3 years before they get used to human presence
The night walks in the forest will give you a chance to see the Nocturnal like galagos, bush babies, night jars, owls to mention afew
This a must do activity with fabulous birding and many different primate species on show and its also good to interact with the community since its managed by the community.