Chimpanzee Tracking
Kanyanchu is the hub for tourism activities in the central part of the park. The main attraction is the opportunity to track chimpanzee in their rainforest home. A community of chimpanzee has been habituated since 1991 and the chances of locating the good indeed (over 90%). Note that the park is only acc foot; there are no motorable tracks open to tourists.
The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience allows accompany Kibale’s researchers and habituators as t chimpanzee during their daily activities, thereby ge1 used to human presence without altering their natural I You can expect to see t he chimps de-nesting (com their nocturnal nests) between 05.30-06.30, before them during the day until they create new nests and the night around 19.00. The Habituation Experience runs during tourist low season months (March, April, May and November.
Primates walk (Chimpanzee tracking)
The most popular of Kibale’s walks starts from the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 08.00 and 15.00 and lasts 2-3 hours. Ch are the primate most sought after by visitors, but you sl look out for the black and white co lobus, red tailed m( grey cheeked mangabey. Your guides will point out pittas and other bird species and will explain the tradit of plant species within the forest. This walk is for six pE group. Advance booking is essential during peak sea:
Forest Hike
This seasonal 12km hike is restricted to the dry SE mid November-February and June-September. It eXI park’s diverse habitats including tropical rainforesl forest, swamp and grassland. You will have the chan a wide variety of birds a nd primates and perhaps al and bush buck. The walk begins at 08.00 from Kanyanc Centre and ends at the elephant wallow around 14 drinks and snacks. Pre-booking is recommended.
Children’s Activities
Children of 12 years and below who are not all owe, the chimps or go into the forest can instead enjoy ec forest walks of 1-2 hours duration followed by creative Parents can enjoy their forest walks in the knowledge that their children are occupied in a worthwhile activity with tarined ranger guides. The children visit the forest and learn about the ecosystem and its inhabiutants through short interesting walks, games and creative activities which inclkude pond dipping, cynotype, photography and batik making.
Cultural Heritage and Nature Trail
Reffered to as the former Long Distance Walk, an adventurous visitor can follow a 2-6 days trail through the forest. the full walk starts or finishes at either Kanyanchu or Sebitoli. The route explores the forest during the day, emerging in the evening to sleep in community-run campsites near the villages of Kikoni, Nyaibanda and Nayakalongo. These provide the opportunity to meet the local people and gain insights into their Batoro and Bakiga cultures. Porters can be hired at the trailheads to carry equipment. Groups of up to 6 people can undertake the walk. However Pre-booking is essential for effective organization of the walk.