KIbale national park known for being the primate capital of the world with tropical rainforest and fascinating diversity of animals. It’s suited in the western part of Uganda Fort portal a region with the coolest climate throughout the year. It covers 975 km2 and it’s a place to a number of forest wildlife more especially over 13 species of primate coupled with chimpanzee.
It’s one of the best safari destination in Africa for chimpanzee tracking. It’s famous for wildlife such as chimpanzee, red Columbus, black and white Columbus, red tailed monkey, L’hoest monkey, bush buck and mongoose. It has about 138 bird species seen on nature walks including the yellow spotted nicator, yellow rumped tinker bird, little greenbul, green breasted pitta, the African pitta, the crowned eagle and the black bee eater. There are a number of impressive mammals including; forest elephants, buffaloes, bush pigs, duikers, and bats. A keen observer may see some of the reptiles and amphibians as well as a variety of colorful butterflies.
Furthermore 250 species of trees have been recorded. But the most famous inhabitants are the Chimpanzees allowing visitors the unique opportunity to view these great apes in the natural environment with more than 99% chance of viewing.
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