Kibale is an extensive National Park, protecting a large block of rainforest that harbors the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. Superb birds and primates combined with easy access, a good infrastructure and a variety of interesting activities make this forest a worthwhile Uganda safari destination. Many of the facilities are community-based, thus providing the local community with the necessary revenue to keep their interest focused on the long-term protection of the area.
Kibale National Forest has one of the highest diversity and concentration of primates in Africa. It is home to a large number of endangered chimpanzees, as well as the red Columbus monkeys and the rare Lhotse’s monkey. The park is also home to over 325 species of birds, 4 wild felids, various species of primates, a total of at least 60 other species of mammals and over 250 tree species. The predominant ecosystem in Kibale is moist evergreen and semi-deciduous forest.
The area is mainly occupied by two tribes ie; Batooro and Bakiga traditionally both tribes utilized the forest for food, fuel, building materials and medicines.
