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Located 308km west of Uganda’s capital Kampala is Kibale National Park, the home of more than 5000 chimps making it have one of the most successful chimps trekking sessions on the African continent. A visit to Kibale National park is not only a must-do to those who would like to prove what experts say that Chimps share 98% DNA with humans but also good for those who love hiking and birding.

No matter how prepared you are nothing beats the first, up–close, Chimpanzee encounter. That buzzes of being no more than a few feet away from these completely wild creatures. The thrill of seeing how intelligent the chimpanzees are, their poses, expressions, and interactions that could be almost as those of humans is just out of this world. The way they look right at you with their bright eyes and even pose for your camera, you wonder if they are enjoying the interaction more than you.

The government body responsible for managing the Kibale National Park is the Uganda Wildlife Authoritytogether with the Uganda Tourism Board with support from several wildlife conservation Agencies. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park is €237.5, although there are some other optional activities like nature and guided birding walks at €28.5.

The main Activity of Kibale National Park being chimpanzees trekking makes it an all-time rounder. This means you can visit this park any time of the year although it’s advisable to visit this park during dry seasons because during the wet season the forest is logged with water which makes it a little slippery during the hike but again fun for those who would wish to hike in muddy places.

The dry season of Uganda runs from June to August and December to February, although June and July are the driest months. But again Uganda is at the Equator don’t get surprised when it rains. The wet season run from March to April and September to November

While in Kibale National park slightly heavier clothing is useful. Kibale is in the Southwest of Uganda and being underneath Mountain Rwenzori, during wet seasons it can always be too cold.

The greatest health risks in Uganda are accidents and malaria. Much of Uganda lies at too high an elevation for malaria to be a major concern, but the disease is present and prophylactic drugs are recommended.

Travelers should seek professional medical advice on taking anti-malarial medicines and take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, especially between dawn and dusk.

Travelers should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations, following the advice of their local healthcare provider, and should consider bringing a small first aid kit. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination and covid-19 negative certificate is required at arrival.

Kibale National park can be reached by air and road. The nearest airport and link to the park is Entebbe International Airport in Uganda’s capital Kampala.  Kenya Airways, RwandAir, Uganda Airline, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and KLM all have flights to Entebbe International Airport. There are also domestic flights from Entebbe to most of the National Parks in Uganda still from Entebbe, for the sake of Kibale National Park, one can fly from Entebbe to Kasese Airstrip which is the nearest Airstrip but still 75kms away.

For further advice on planning your Kibale National park, simply enquire with one of our local Safari Exper

 

For further advice on planning your Kibale National park, simply enquire with one of our local Safari Experts.