Kibale Forest Camp - Kibale National Park
Kibale Forest Camp is a camp near Kibale National Park.
- Location
- Kibale National Park, Western Rift Valley & Crater Lakes, Uganda, East Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.390586, 30.404598
- Activities
- camp
PlnrScore: 29/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
1157 species observed within 20 km, 55 mammals, 265 birds.
- Chimpanzee (Mammalia, 290 observations)
- Red-tailed Monkey (Mammalia, 200 observations)
- Olive Baboon (Mammalia, 188 observations)
- Ashy Red Colobus (Mammalia, 164 observations)
- Great Blue Turaco (Aves, 146 observations)
- Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey (Mammalia, 145 observations)
- Mantled Guereza (Mammalia, 143 observations)
- Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Aves, 97 observations)
- Uganda blue-headed tree agama (Reptilia, 66 observations)
- Village Weaver (Aves, 56 observations)
Best Time to Visit Kibale Forest Camp
The best months to visit Kibale Forest Camp are January, February, June, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 21.28°C, rainfall 34.7mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 64.7%
- February: Great, temperature 22.28°C, rainfall 27.2mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 61.5%
- March: Good, temperature 21.58°C, rainfall 126.8mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 72.3%
- April: Good, temperature 20.68°C, rainfall 160.9mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 80.3%
- May: Good, temperature 21.04°C, rainfall 117.7mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 76.8%
- June: Great, temperature 21.29°C, rainfall 46.1mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 66.3%
- July: Great, temperature 21.34°C, rainfall 42.3mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 62.8%
- August: Good, temperature 20.69°C, rainfall 93.1mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 72.1%
- September: Good, temperature 19.99°C, rainfall 157.5mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 80%
- October: Good, temperature 20.02°C, rainfall 169mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 80.9%
- November: Good, temperature 19.46°C, rainfall 203.3mm, sunshine 9.7 hrs, humidity 84.8%
- December: Good, temperature 20.15°C, rainfall 85.7mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 76.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal time to visit Kibale Forest Camp for chimpanzee trekking, and how close is the camp to the trekking starting point?
The best time for chimpanzee trekking is during Uganda's dry seasons, from June to September and December to February, when forest trails are less muddy. Kibale Forest Camp is conveniently located just a short drive, typically around 10-15 minutes, from the Kanyanchu Visitor Center, which is the main starting point for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park.
What kind of facilities and comfort level should I expect from the "tented camp" experience at Kibale Forest Camp?
Kibale Forest Camp offers comfortable, self-contained safari tents, each with a private veranda and en-suite bathroom featuring a flush toilet and hot bucket shower. While it's a camp, you can expect a cozy bed, solar-powered lighting, and a central dining area and bar for meals and relaxation.
Beyond the chimpanzees in the national park, what other wildlife can guests typically observe or encounter directly at Kibale Forest Camp?
Guests at Kibale Forest Camp often spot various monkey species, such as red-tailed monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys, right within the camp grounds. The camp's forest edge location also provides excellent birdwatching opportunities and the chance to hear the sounds of the forest, including nocturnal creatures, from your tent.
What activities can be arranged through Kibale Forest Camp, and are permit costs included in the camp's rates?
Kibale Forest Camp can facilitate arrangements for popular activities like chimpanzee trekking, chimpanzee habituation experiences, and guided nature walks within Kibale National Park. Please note that national park permits for activities like chimpanzee trekking are separate costs and are not typically included in the camp's accommodation rates.
What safety measures are in place at Kibale Forest Camp, and what should travelers know about practical logistics like water and electricity?
Kibale Forest Camp maintains security personnel to ensure guest safety within the camp premises. For practical logistics, the camp uses solar power for lighting and charging small devices, and hot water for showers is provided on request. Bottled drinking water is readily available, and the camp ensures a comfortable and secure stay amidst the natural environment.
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- Budget Lodge
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- Chimpanzee forest lodge and camp
- Chimps' Nest
- Christian Guesthouse
- Continental
- CVK Hostel
- CVK Resort Camping
- CVK Resort Camping (secondary site)
- Down Valley
- Enfuzi Community Campsite
- Gardens of Eden
- Hill top guest house
- Hilltop Tours Hotel
- Hornbill Cave Campground
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- Kakuru Guesthouse
- kibale guest cottage
- Lake lyantonde campsite & lodge
- Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite
- Lake Nyamirima Cottages
- Leisure Take Guest House
- Leshego
- Mid Hill
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel & Resort
- Ndali Lodge
- Nsigo Farm
- Papaya Lodge
- Primate Lodge Kibale
- RASHFORD Guest house
- Rweetera Safari Park
- Rwimi
- Sky Mansion Boma
- Sky Ways Mansion Boma
- smart lodge
- Star L guest house
- Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort
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- Tabes Resthouse
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- Tinka's Homestay
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