Plan My Safari
Uganda · Kibale Forest
Kibale Forest,Chimps With Opinions
Chimpanzees, a dozen other primates and forest so green it looks edited.
Chimpanzees, a dozen other primates and forest so green it looks edited.
Kibale is home to one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa, including chimpanzees you can track on foot. Tracking them is noisy, muddy and brilliant.
Alongside the chimps you will meet red colobus, black-and-white colobus and a chorus of birds. Nearby wetlands add even more.
It pairs beautifully with Bwindi for gorillas and with Queen Elizabeth for the savannah.
Chimps live in Kibale all year. The dry months are easier underfoot. Here is how the seasons compare.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.
Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.
Meet your guide and learn the rules.
Follow the chimps through the forest.
Watch them feed, groom and argue.
A gentle stroll to spot birds and monkeys.
Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.
The hike can last from one to several hours, and you spend about an hour with the chimps once found.
Sightings are very likely but cannot be promised. Our guides and trackers have an excellent record.
A moderate level is enough. Paths are muddy but not steep.
Yes, it is the classic Uganda pairing.
