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Aabsaf Uganda Safaris - Wildlife Safaris & Gorilla Trek Tours

Kibale National Park

 

District : Kabarole.
Elevation : 1110 metres to 1590 metres
Size : 560 km 2
Habitat : The forested section ( 77% ) of the park is covered by medium altitude moist evergreen forest in the north and medium altitude moist semi-deciduous forest at lower altitudes in the south. Kibale npThe remaining 23% consist of grassland, swamps and some plantations with exotic conifers.
Status : National Park since   1993
Birds Recorded : 335 species.
Timing : March - May,   September - November
Time Required : 2 days

 

ACCESS

Take the road from Fort Portal to Kamwenge, which commences near the bridge over the Mpanga River in Fort Portal and is well signposted. Turn left at the junction 12 km from Fort Portal and follow signpost for a further 24 km to Kanyanchu Tourist Centre.

 

WILDLIFE

Kibale has a well-established Chimpanzee-tracking program with a high success rate. Other primates that may be found on these guided walks include Guereza Colobus, Olive Baboon, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, L'Hoest's Gentle ( Blue) and Red-tailed Monkeys is more likely to be found in open areas adjacent to the forest. Chimpanzee in KibaleYou may find evidence of Elephant, Bush Pig and Bufallo along the trails, whilst Bushbuck,   Blue, Harvey's and Peter's   Duickers are other shy   inhabitants   of the forest interior  . The guided night walks are also   rewarding: Potto, Spectacled   Demidoff's and Thomas's   Galagos, Lord Derby's   Anomalure,   African Civet and   Common Genet are all possible.

Other interesting mammals from the list of over 60 species include Ichneumon, Banded and Marsh Mongooses, Alexander's Cusimanse, Swamp Otter, Ratel ( Honey Badger ) and African Palm Civet. Although Golden Cat, Serval, Lion, Leopard, Warthog, Giant Hog and Hippopotamus are recorded from the park, they are unlikely to be encountered in the Kanyanchu area. Sitatungas are known from Bigodi Swamp but are infrequently seen. The spectacular and beautiful Rhinoceros Viper is fairly common here but is, unfortunately, less often found alive than as a road-kill.

 

BIRD'SPECIES.

Red-winged Francolin, Red-chested Flufftail, White-naped Pigeon, Green-brested Pitta,Red Chested Flufftail African Pitta, Joyful Greenbul, Grey-winged Robin, Abyssinian Ground Thrush,   Grey-throated Flycatcher,

White-bellied Crested Flycather,   Masked and Black-capped   Apalises,   Uganda Woodland   Warbler, Chestnut-winged Starling,   Orange-tufted and Tiny Sunbirds,   Grey-headed Olive-back.

 

ACCOMMODATION

The best place to spend the night is in Primate Lodge Kibale. Within a short period different types of accommodation will be available, Primates Lodgeincluding modern bandas, luxury tents and a comfortable Sky Tree House. The   lodge  is located in the   middle of the forest,   exactly   where you start   the  chimp tracking from. A   charming restaurant, bar   and fire place will make   sure you will spend the   evenings pleasantly.

Mantana Luxury Tented Camp located in the middle of the forest.Bush type accommodation and quite comfortable.

Ndali Lodge a luxury accomodation with thatched cottages overlooking a crater lake.

The Rwenzori View Guesthouse located in Fort Portal approximately 30 kms from the forest. Comfortable, middle class rooms with or without private bathrooms are available.

The park offers very affordable chimp tracking. Groups ( limited to 6 people ) leave daily at 8:00 am and 3:00pm; the walks last about 3 hours. The highly recommended night walks depart from Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 7:30 pm (book in advance) . Bring your torch!

 

Facilities at Bigodi include; an observation tower and a boardwalk that traverses the papyrus beds. The path and boardwalk may be flooded and muddy after heavy rain and gumboots are recommended. They can be hired at the visitor centre. The walk is about 4 km in length, taking 3-4 hours at birding pace. With all proceeds from eco-tourism going back into the community, this is a conservation project well worth supporting.

 


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