Why is Kibale called the Primate Capital of the World?

Kibale's remarkable primate diversity and large chimpanzee population have earned it this nickname among wildlife enthusiasts.

Recommended Uganda safari tours

Uganda · Mountain gorillas · Bwindi focus

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe

Uganda · Mountain gorillas · Bwindi focus

Uganda · Gorillas & habituated chimps

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe (End)

Uganda · Gorillas & habituated chimps

Uganda · Primates & savannah wildlife

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Uganda · Primates & savannah wildlife

Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP

Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas

Uganda · Nile boat & Big Five potential

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)

Uganda · Nile boat & Big Five potential

Uganda · Extended flagship circuit

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP

Uganda · Extended flagship circuit