Kibaale Forest National Park

Kibale National Park is the most magnificent of Uganda’s tropical rainforests and one of the most rewarding areas to explore. Established at the end of the 18th century, Kibale boasts 13 species of primates Including the localized Red Colobus and I’Hoest monkeys, Kibale’s major attraction Is the chimpanzee the delightful ape most closely relatedto humans than to any other living creature. These can be seen swinging in tree branches as one treks through the forest nails. While you enjoy your tour in this sunny side of nature, you have a life opportunity to sight over 300 birds. lt also includes mammals like the elusive forest elephant, buffalo, giant forest hog and half a dozen antelope species thereby making it one of the most stunning parks in Uganda. Situated Ideally In the heart of the Tooro Kingdom in Western Uganda near Fort portal, the park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and is within a half days drive of Queen Elizabeth. Rwenzori Mountains and Semuliki National Parks. The park became a government Forest Reserve in the early 1940s.

The people Living around the park today are mainly Batooro (the indigenous people) and the bakiga (Immigrants) from the densely populated South-western part of Uganda. The Batooro take pride In the cultural heritage of their kingdom, a scion of the ancient kingdoms of Africa’s Great Lakes region The Omukama (The TOceolding)and theKingdeen embody the traditional and cultural values of Batooro white the Baklga immigrants stal maintain their tradition and culture as expressed in the folklore, dance and language