The park is best known for its primates which include chimpanzee; black and white colobus monkey, L'Hoest monkey, East Africa's largest population of the threatened red colobus monkey; the Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae), the nocturnal bushbaby and potto. Other large mammals, such as elephant, buffalo and giant forest hog are present but are rarely seen.
Major Tourist Activities
Chimpanzee tracking: The perennially popular primate walk provides the chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Walks start at 08.00, 11.00 and 14.00 and last between 2-3 hours. Contact time with chimpanzees is limited to one hour; and participants must be aged 16 or over. Advance booking is essential.
The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX): The 6 hour exercise enables visitors to accompany researchers and habituators into the forest.
Nature walks: These provide an opportunity to enjoy one of East Africa's most beautiful and varied forests without pressure to locate chimpanzees or tick off a dozen 'Kibale specials' on the birdlist. The 2 hour activity is ideal for young visitors unable to accompany relatives on the Primate Walk.
Birding: A birdlist of 372 forest, grassland and swamp species, including local endemics and Central Africa 'specials' makes Kibale a popular destination for birders.