Kibale National Park Safari
Tanzania's Premier Wildlife Destination
Track wild chimpanzees through the primate capital of the world - a pristine tropical rainforest harboring over 1,500 chimps and 13 primate species. Kibale offers the highest chimpanzee tracking success rates in Africa (95%+) combined with exceptional birding and forest walks.
Why Choose a Kibale National Park Safari?
Kibale National Park protects 795 km² of Uganda's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest. Known as the 'Primate Capital of the World,' it harbors the highest chimpanzee tracking success rates in Africa at 95%+.
Kibale National Park Safari Highlights
Regions to Explore
Kanyanchu (Central)
Park headquarters and main chimp tracking area. Most accessible with developed trails. Morning and afternoon tracking sessions.
Sebitoli (North)
Secondary tracking area offering more remote encounters with fewer tourists.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Community-managed wetland with 200+ bird species. Boardwalk trails through papyrus swamps.
Habituation Experience Zones
Remote sectors for full-day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (4-person max, extended time with chimps).
Activities & Experiences
Did You Know?
Size: 795 km² of protected tropical rainforest
Established: 1993
Chimpanzees: 1,500+ individuals - highest density in Uganda
Success rate: 95%+ chimp sightings
Primate species: 13 total
Birds: 375+ species including 6 Albertine Rift endemics
Permits: Standard tracking $200, Habituation $250
Planning Your Visit
Recommended Stay
Minimum 1 night/2 days for chimp tracking + Bigodi. Ideally 2-3 nights for multiple attempts and habituation experience.
Getting There
5-6 hour drive from Kampala (320km). Flights to Kasese airstrip. Between Queen Elizabeth (2-3 hours) and Murchison Falls (6 hours).
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Primate Lodge ($250-500/night), Papaya Lake Lodge ($300-600/night). Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse ($150-250).
Important to Know
Minimum age 12 for tracking, 15 for habituation. Book permits in advance. Maximum 6 people per chimp group.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. December-February & June-September (dry, easier trekking). March-May & October-November (wet, lush forest, fewer tourists).
Wildlife
1,500+ chimpanzees, 13 primate species including red colobus, L'Hoest's monkeys, blue monkeys, forest elephants (rare), 375+ bird species
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