Destination guide
Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of East Africa
Destination guide
Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of East Africa
Known as the primate capital of East Africa, Kibale holds the highest density and diversity of primates on the continent — thirteen species, including a habituated chimpanzee community.
Standard tracking departs from the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre morning and afternoon. The full-day habituation experience follows researchers as they work with a community, giving far longer contact time.
The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary community walk pairs well as a half-day add-on and channels revenue directly into local guiding cooperatives.
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