Kibale Forest

The forest at Kibale national park is one of Uganda's less visited primate hotspots with 13 species in greater density than anywhere else in East Africa. Central African monkeys include Uganda mangabey, Ugandan red colobus and l'Hoest's monkey.

The park is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth national park under the Ruwenzori mountains. The area has been restored to its indigenous rainforest species after the removal of commercial logging operations.

Top of visitors' lists is the group of habituated chimpanzees which can be tracked twice daily with good chances of success, particularly in the morning when they can be found close to the previous night's nesting. Forest and swamp walks generally yield sightings of 5 or more primate species.

Other large mammals in the park are leopard, bushpig, duiker and otter. Bird life is abundant with over 300 species, noisy hornbills, pittas, African grey parrots. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary has a 4-hour marked trail and a number of localised species.

To the north, the 60 or so Kasenda Crater Lakes offer beauty, variety and a great opportunity for hiking amongst the birds, butterflies and monkeys.