The Kibale forest lies east of the Rwenzori Mountains and is predominantly composed of mature tropical rainfall forest. This makes it an ideal habitat for primates and is why the forest supports the highest number of primate species in Uganda (twelve) and one of the highest primate densities in the world. Visitors taking forest walks here often see chimpanzee, red and black and white colobus, red tail, blue and L’hoest’s monkey as well as mangabey and olive baboon.

Added to this, approximately 352 species of bird (some endemic) can be seen, making the forest a popular destination for many people with diverse interests. The forest walks leave both Morning and afternoon and last between 2-3 hours. Group sizes are limited to six people in order to limit damage done to the forest by each group, although there is no specific restriction on the number of groups that can visit the forest in one day.

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