Kibale National Park

With more than 13 primate species and over 1,500 wild chimpanzees, it is the best place in East Africa to meet our closest relatives in their natural home.

Kibale National Park, tucked in western Uganda near Fort Portal, is often called the Primate Capital of the World. With more than 13 primate species and over 1,500 wild chimpanzees, it is the best place in East Africa to meet our closest relatives in their natural home.
The park’s dense rainforest, rising between 1,100–1,600 meters above sea level, creates a haven not just for chimpanzees but also for colobus monkeys, mangabeys, baboons, and hundreds of bird species. For travelers, it’s an unbeatable mix of adventure and discovery.

Kibale National Park

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Did You Know? (Quick Facts)

Why Visit Kibale with
Gonja Safaris?

Primates

Kibale National Park - attractions
Kibale National Park - attractions
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Kibale National Park - attractions

Kibale is where your primate journey begins. It’s a perfect gateway to Uganda’s rich forests and a cornerstone of any multi-primate safari with Gonja Safaris.

Key Attractions

Our travellers' wildlife sightings across Kibale National Park

chimpanzee Gonja Safaris
Chimpanzee
98% success
red colobus
Red Colobus
98% success
Black & White Colobus
98% success
Grey-cheeked Mangabeys
98% success