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Kibale Tours Uganda Attractions and Destinations
By admin | February 7, 2008
Chimpanzee tracking
Tracking the chimpanzee that is a very interesting experience. The way they feed, climb trees, respond to humans, caring for their young ones, is just phenomenal. A maximum of 36 people visit the chimps every day in the park, 18 people in the morning (3groups) and 16 people in the afternoon.
With a pair of binoculars, you can have good views of the chimps. Chimps travel around in family groups; it is lovely to watch young chimpanzees swinging on the branches.
Nature walks in Bigodi Wetland
The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, established to protect the Magombe Swamp, has about 137 bird species, plus butterflies and a number of primates. The guided walks through this sanctuary have been developed with the aim of assisting community development projects in the Kibale area.
The guides have a good knowledge of bird life in the sanctuary. The best time to go is early morning or late afternoon.
Bird Watching
This is the best place for birders. It is where guided nature walks along a trail take place with board walks. It has got around 138 bird species including the Great blue turaco, and many number of butter flies.
Visit to the Crater lakes
A visit to one of the crater lakes will enrich your wildlife experience and provide you with one of the unforgettable breathtaking experiences The Park hosts four main groups of crater lakes.
The Kasenda cluster to the west of Kibale Forest National Park, The Katwe cluster in the part of the Rift Valley protected within the Queen Elizabeth National Park, The Bunyaruguru cluster within the rift escarpment, south east of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Fort Portal cluster, North West of Fort Portal town.
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