The primate capital of Africa — 13 primate species including chimpanzee trekking.
Country
🇺🇬 Uganda
Region
Western Uganda
Best time
June–September; December–February
Coordinates
0.486, 30.390Kibale Forest holds the highest diversity and density of primates in East Africa — 13 species including over 1,500 chimpanzees. Also a birding hotspot.
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Best time to visit
June–September; December–February
Choose a curated departure or use any of these as a starting point — we'll tailor the itinerary, dates and pace to you.
Ishasha tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel hippos, and Kibale chimpanzee trekking.
Bwindi gorillas + Kibale chimps + Queen Elizabeth safari — Uganda's signature primates week.
Murchison + QENP + Bwindi + Kibale + Lake Mburo — the full Uganda bench.