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Kibale Forest Camp

Tented camp in the rainforest
Classic safari experience in canvas tents

Timber framed tents in a great location close to Gorilla tracking trails

Affordable, comfortable accommodation in a lush tropical forest setting is what makes this camp a special find. The forest location, just outside the southern perimeter of the national park, borders Magombe Swamp which Bigodi Wetland is part of. The camp is just ten minutes from Kayanchu, the starting point of chimp tracking excursions.

Its 10 African safari-style tents are on wooden platforms, each with a deck furnished with comfortable chairs. Each of the 10 tents have twin or double beds, private en-suite bathrooms, a dressing room and hot shower. Additionally, seven tents that have access to shared facilities.

Adding to its appeal is an open, wooden, thatched main building with a relaxed bar and restaurant. Birds, butterflies and primates abound in the grounds. Aside from chimp tracking, the camp is ideally located for the chimp habituation programme and for Bigodi wetland walks. Other highlights include the Mahoma Waterfall which can be seen while visiting villages of the Batoro tribe, and a visit to the tea estates.

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January

January is classed at the dry season in Uganda, it is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year is there is less vegetation to obstruct your view.

February

The dry season in February is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year as there is less vegetation to obstruct your view and a great time for trekking to see chimps, mountain gorillas and migratory birds.

March

The start of the wet season brings lush green foliage and animals giving birth to their young. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, with some causing issues with the roads so journeys can be longer and bumpier.

April

The wet season in April brings lush green foliage. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, trekking mountain gorillas will be slower and slippery but they will still be lurking in the mist.

May

The wet season continues into May, with similar conditions to March and April.

June

June is the start of dry season, it is one of the best times to visit Uganda, with large mammals gathering around watering holes game is easily spotted.

July

The dry season continues into July and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with game is easily spotted and abundant.

August

The dry season continues into August and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with conditions similar to July.

September

September is a good time to visit, with excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.

October

October has excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.

November

The wet season begins again, with national parks turning lush green as heavy rain showers fill the skies. For birders this is an excellent although wet time to visit Uganda to see migratory birds.

December

Expect some rainfall in December, but wildlife spotting is generally good at this time of year. It's a great time to trek to see chimpanzees, mountain gorillas as well as migratory birds.

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Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

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