Cultural activities around Kibale Forest National Park.
Cultural activities around Kibale Forest
Discover here the cultural encounters surrounding Kibale National Park. Covering the districts of Kabarole, Kyenjonjo, Kamwenge, and Kyegegwa, Kibale Forest National Park is found in western Uganda. About 1500 chimpanzees, bird species, Tree species, reptiles, Monkeys, butterflies, Mammals and other creatures call Kibale Forest National Park, a tropical forest, home.
Driving from Kampala/Entebbe takes four to five hours. Uganda Wildlife Authority looks after the park. See Contact Katlandsafaris to customize your cultural vacation into an unforgettable encounter in Kibale Forest National Park.
What kinds of cultural activities can I do around Kibale Forest National Park?
Walking Through Bigodi Wetlands
Located near Kibale National Park, the Bigodi Wetland is rich in scenic beauty and wildlife; it is thus a must-see site. Among the more than 300 kinds of birds housed here are Hornbills, Turacos, Parrots, Cranes, Kingfishers, and many more swamp endemics.
Eight other species of primates call the refuge home: the Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, Red Tailed Monkey, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, L’hoest Monkey, Vervet Monkey, and Blue Monkey.
Other creatures, such as otters, bushbucks, and sitatungas, find paradise in the wetland as well. As they lead you over the verdant surroundings, local and informed guides will provide an instructive tour. This is the ideal chance to see the forest paths, boardwalks, and, atop a tree house nestled high in the canopy, the animals.
Bigodi cultural stroll
One of the cultural events available near Kibale National Park is the Bigodi cultural walk, where you will tour the evocative hamlet of Bigodi under one of our expert English-speaking field guides. Depending on group speed, the walk will last three to four hours.
Your curiosity will lead you to first see a traditional healer who will gladly impart his expertise on spirits, herbs, plants, and local medications. Second, the guests will pay visits to the houses of old men and women who chronicle fascinating birth, marriage, ceremonial, clan, and traditional life events.
Find out more about the background and problems this growing rural Uganda community faces. Along the road, you will also be able to visit a local church and Bigodi’s trade area, a hub of rural life and activity, and experience the Ugandan education system.
Seeing the Crater Lakes outside of Kibale National Park
Many of the over 100 crater lakes in the Kabarole area, which Kibale National Park contains, are located outside of the forest. Visitors to Fort Portal and Kibale National Park find enormous appeal in the crater lakes; among them are Kigere Crater Lake, Bikere Crater Lake, Kyaninga Crater, Ndali Crater, Lake Saka Crater, and many more.
There is kayaking, swimming, and fishing in some of the crater lakes; their local rich histories pique your curiosity. One of the most fascinating pursuits available near Kibale Forest National Park.
If you want to explore the Kingdom of Tooro and the Palace Go to Fort Portal. Neighbouring the Kibale forest National Park, Fort Portal town is the headquarters of the Tooro Kingdom
The leading cultural feature in the town is the Palace; also, there are the Nyakasura caverns with enormous historical significance, the Toro Kingdom Parliament, and Karambi tombs where the royals are interred. You may also learn about the Batooro people’s customs, cuisine, dances, and way of life.
Traveling to the Nyakasura Caves
Nyakasura, 7 kilometers from Fort Portal Town on the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo route in Kabarole District, including the Amabeere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves. About forty minutes separate the caves from Kibale Forest National Park.
The site is wonderful; you will trek to the caves with guides, halting at various points till you reach the rocky caves with the waterfall. The caves are very historical; the head of the Chwezi dynasty resided here.
The Nyakasura caves provide the finest view as they are near the Rwenzori Mountains, waterfalls, volcanoes, and other streams.
Traveling to Farms and Tea Plantations.
One of the biggest distributors of tea in Uganda is the Tooro area, where Kibale National Park is located.
Most of the plantations are on the foot of the Mountain Rwenzori and around Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. When you visit the Park, you may also see interesting Native people’s animal farms and banana crops.
How can one visit Kibale Forest National Park?
Road access to the Kibale forest national park is around a 4-5 hours’ drive from Kampala/Entebbe. The car drives through the lovely western Uganda landscape, the estates, and the kind Uganda people. Early morning at 8:00 am, our road tours fight off traffic and arrive in the afternoon at the hotel or camp/lodge you have booked.
Alternatively, fly to Kasese Airstrip and then spend two hours or less traveling to Kibale forest national park than on a road trip. Aerolink Uganda runs morning and afternoon flights to Kasese Airstrip from Entebbe International Airport. Considering your itinerary, you can choose chartered or scheduled flights to do cultural activities around Kibale Forest National Park. Daily domestic flights to Kasese Airstrips in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Where can I stay near Kibale Forest National Park?
There are many possibilities for you to choose where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park, from cheap to luxury lodges, all with a service worth the money paid for. You will have to travel a few minutes to the park headquarters, as most of the lodges are located on the outskirts of the forest that cottages face the forest or crater lakes.
Luxury alternatives include Ndali lodge, Crater safari lodge, Kyaninga lodge, and Papaya; then, Primate Lodge and Turaco tree tops for a middle-class stay; you may remain chimpanzee forest guest house, Isunga lodge for budget guests. The nearest settlement to Kibale forest is Fort Portal, which offers lodging as well.
Why book Cultural events around Kibale National Park with Katland Safaris?
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