Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park welcomes visitors year-round, but conditions vary: Peak Season (June-August, December-February) - Clearest weather and best wildlife visibility - Higher accommodation demand (book early) - Cooler temperatures make trekking more comfortable Green Season (March-May, September-November) - Lush, dramatic landscapes - Fewer tourists, more intimate experiences - Higher likelihood of rainfall during afternoon hours

By Road The quickest route to Kibale National Park from Kampala city is through the Kampala-Fort Portal highway. The park can be reached over a fully-tarmacked road for a distance of 326 kilometers (approximately 6 hours). For tourists overnighting in Fort portal city, the park is only an hour’s drive away. There is also the alternative but longer option of going through Mbarara city with an optional stopover at Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park. By Air Whereas there aren’t any direct flights into the park, tourists can either schedule or charter flights from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip to Kasese Airstrip through one of the domestic carriers. The flight lasts about 1 hour. From here tourists will transfer by road for about 2 hours to the park headquarters. There is also the option of chartered flights to Fort Portal for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Luxury options include; Primate Lodge, Chimpundu Lodge
• Mid-range options include: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimps Nest Lodge, Turaco Treetops, Fort Portal Tourism Hotel
• Budget Friendly Choices: Kibale Guest Cottages, Chimpanzee Forest Guest House