5 Luxury things to do in Kibale National Park.
Are you in the process of making travel plans, but you are unsure how much time you would want to spend with the primates during your trip? In Kibale National Park, here are five luxurious activities that you may enjoy.
When you visit the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, your wish will come true since the majority of tourists have the anticipation that they will be able to have the opportunity to interact with them and view them in their natural environment. Chimpanzees are one of the globally endangered species.
Kibale National Park is sometimes referred to as the Primate capital since it is home to over twenty different primate species, making it the park with the greatest primate population density in all of Africa. In addition to having 95% human DNA, chimpanzees are the second most well-known primates, having just surpassed mountain gorillas in terms of popularity.
In reference to Kibale National Park
In Africa, Kibale Forest National Park is often considered to be among the top sites for chimpanzee safaris from which to choose. The natural habitat of the chimpanzees in their native habitat. Kabarole, Kyenjonjo, Kamwenge, and Kyegegwa are five of the districts that are included by the forest, which is situated in western Uganda.
The Kibale Forest National Park is a tropical forest that serves as a home for a variety of forest animals, including over 1,500 chimpanzees, bird species, tree species, reptiles, monkeys, butterflies, mammals, and other types of wildlife.
Traveling by car from Kampala or Entebbe takes around four to five hours. Primate tourism and cultural experiences have been the primary activities that have led to Kibale National Park’s significant contribution to the tourist sector in Uganda.
The most significant benefit of going to Kibale Forest National Park is the opportunity to take part in five luxurious activities, including chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation, which are the activities that are most often engaged in.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority is in charge of making decisions about the park’s administration. In order to decide the amount of time you will spend with the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, chimpanzee permits are an extremely important factor to consider.
For a chimpanzee safari to Kibale Forest National Park that will be an experience you will never forget, get in touch with Katland Safaris so that they can cater to your specific interests. We do supply passengers with sufficient information on chimpanzee permits, hiking, habituation, general travel information for Uganda, and other activities that may be done in Kibale National Park.
Which five activities are considered to be the most luxurious in Kibale Forest National Park?
The tracking of chimpanzees
In Kibale Forest National Park, the most luxurious activity that visitors may partake in is chimpanzee trekking. Through participation in the activity, you will have the opportunity to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat, which is a fascinating sight to behold. The Chimpanzee population at Kibale National Park is the largest in all of Uganda, earning the park the nickname “primate capital.”
One hour of seeing and remaining with the chimpanzee after you have located them is all that is permitted under the chimpanzee trekking permit, which is provided to those who are interested in seeing chimpanzees who are already used to being around humans.
Non-foreign residents are required to pay USD 300 per person, foreign residents are required to pay USD 250 per person, and East African citizens are required to pay Uganda shillings 250,000 per person for this permission.
Within Kibale Forest National Park, there are three different time slots available for chimpanzee trekking. I am referring to the morning session, which begins at 8:00 am, the mid-morning session, which begins at noon, and the afternoon session, which begins at 2:00 pm during the whole year.
Experience in Acclimating to Chimpanzee Habitat
Within Kibale Forest National Park, one of the five luxury activities that visitors may enjoy is the Chimpanzee Habituation experience. You will get the opportunity to spend four incredible hours with the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park if you participate in this program.
In this location, you will get the opportunity to see the chimpanzee colony that is now undergoing the process of habituation. Researchers, guides, and rangers are working together to attempt to acclimate the chimpanzees to the presence of people.
After meeting the chimpanzees, you will be able to see how they get their food, how they move about, how they live in groups, and how they interact with one another. The chimps may appear wild, hide, and try to escape from the visitors.
In accordance with the UWA-Tariff for the fiscal year 2021-2022, the chimpanzee habituation permit for Kibale Forest National Park is priced at USD300 per person for non-foreign residents, USD300 per person for foreign residents, and Uganda shillings 300,000 for East African citizens.
With this chimpanzee habituation permit, you will be able to watch and interact with the chimpanzees for a period of four hours. During this time, you will be able to wander about with them, see how they communicate, eat, and live. Researchers and forest guides are the ones who are responsible for carrying out this experience.
A walk into the Bigodi Wetland and a cultural interaction
Primate species include the red colobus monkey, baboon, black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey grey cheeked, mangabey, velvet monkey, red-tailed monkey, and the L’Hoest monkey. The Bigodi wetland walk is held at the Bigodi wetland sanctuary, which is located in Magombe swamp.
The swamp is home to a wide variety of different attractions, the most prominent of which are the primates and birds. Additional mammals, such as chimpanzees, Sitatunga, mongooses, bush pigs, otters, and bushbucks, as well as bird species, which means that we may anticipate coming across specialties such as the Green-breasted Pitta, the Red-chested Owlet, the Scally-breasted, the Pale-breasted, and the Brown Illadopsis.
Armed with a scarlet cape and blue shoulders Birds such as the Robin-chat, the Fire-crested and Brown-chested Alethe, the Forest Robin, the Buff-spotted, Brown-eared, and Yellow-crested Woodpecker, the Red-winged Francolin, the Black-billed Turaco, the White-naped and Afep Pigeon, the Red-tailed Ant-thrush, and the Rufous Flycatcher
While you are out on the walk, you will also get the opportunity to visit the local villages, where you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural activities, such as local dances, local ways of life, local juices, and local delicacies, among other things. As a result of its high level of authenticity, the stroll provides a sumptuous experience.
Birdwatching at the National Park of the Kibale Forest
There are over 350 different species of birds that can be found in Kibale Forest National Park, making it one of the most prestigious places to go birding in Uganda. Some of the endemic birds that can be found there include the Green-breasted pitta, the African pitta, the Abyssinian ground thrush, the Crowned eagle, the Dusky Crimsonwing, the Black-capped Apalis, the Collared Apalis, the Purple-breasted sunbird, the Black bee-eater, the Yellow-spotted nicator, Little greenbul, Black-eared ground thrush, Brown-chested alethe, Yellow-rumped tinker bird, and the Blue-breasted kingfisher, amongst others.
Tour of the Crater Lakes
This entails taking a trek to the top of the hill known as Nyamirima, where you will get the opportunity to take photographs, take in the scenery, and meet members of the local community who will share with you their day-to-day lives. You will also have the chance to see five spectacular crater lakes that surround Kibale Forest National Park. It is also possible to canoe on some of the lakes that are accessible to you.
What are the steps in entering the Kibale Forest National Park?
Due to the fact that it is just a four to five hour journey from Kampala or Entebbe, the Kibale Forest National Park is accessible by road. The road journey will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of western Uganda, as well as through the picturesque plantations and the kind and welcoming people of Uganda.
For the purpose of avoiding traffic and arriving in the afternoon at the hotel, camp, or resort that you have reserved, our road excursions begin early in the morning at 8:00 am.
There is also the option of flying to Kasese Airstrip, which will allow you to enter Kibale Forest National Park in about two hours. This option is more convenient than taking a road journey. Domestic flights to Kasese Airstrips in Queen Elizabeth National Park are available on a daily basis.
Aero link Uganda operates morning and afternoon flights to Kasese Airstrip from Entebbe International Airport. Depending on your itinerary, you have the option of selecting either chattered or scheduled flights to visit the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.
Are there any places in Kibale Forest National Park where one may stay?
You have a lot of alternatives to choose from when it comes to where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park. These possibilities range from lodges that are affordable to those that are luxurious, and each one provides a service that is commensurate with the amount of money you pay.
It will take you a few minutes to drive to the park headquarters from the majority of the lodges, which are located on the borders of the forest and consist of cottages with views of the forest or crater lakes. You have the choice of staying at the Ndali lodge, the Crater safari lodge, the Kyaninga lodge, and Papaya, which are all considered to be luxury accommodations.
Primate Lodge and Turaco treetops are considered to be midrange accommodations, while Chimpanzee forest guest house and Isunga lodge are considered to be budget accommodations. In addition, there is the possibility of staying in motels in Fort Portal settlement, which is the settlement that is located the closest to Kibale wilderness.
Why should you book your safari with Katland?
Through its recent expansion, Katland Safaris is now able to provide safari services to Tanzania, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company has extensive expertise in planning unforgettable trips to Uganda and Rwanda.
We have, over the course of the last ten years, made it a point to put together a team that is comprised of a diverse range of young and enthusiastic employees, who are headed by well-seasoned and mature managers and directors who are Ugandans and enthusiastic about their work.
When you get in touch with us, a member of our staff will be there to help you in obtaining information that is both accurate and timely, and you can depend on it within the next five minutes.
