Kibale National Park

Track Chimpanzees in Uganda's Premier Primate Sanctuary

Kibale National Park is East Africa's undisputed capital of primates — a lush, mist-shrouded rainforest in western Uganda that shelters the world's highest density of chimpanzees. Walking its ancient trails is an experience that stays with you forever.

Why Kibale?

• Chimpanzee trekking — Get up close with habituated chimpanzee communities on guided half-day or full-day treks
• 13 primate species — Including red colobus, L'Hoest's monkey, olive baboon, and the rare grey-cheeked mangabey
• Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary — A community-run birding and primate walk through papyrus swamps
• Night walks — Spot bush babies, pottos, and nocturnal wildlife after dark
• Over 375 bird species — A paradise for birders, including the African pitta and green-breasted pitta

Your Kibale Experience

Imagine the forest canopy erupting with hoots and calls as a group of wild chimpanzees swings overhead. Your guide whispers, you freeze — and then, eye contact. Pure, electric connection with our closest relatives. This is Kibale, and it never gets old.

Inquire now to book your chimpanzee trek and let Merangorilla Tours design your perfect Kibale itinerary.