位于乌干达西部,基巴莱国家公园(Kibale National Park)是一片面积约 766 平方公里的热带雨林保护区,海拔介于 1100 至 1600 米之间。设立于 1993 年,旨在保护这片东非少见同时拥有低地与中山带森林的生态环境。
基巴莱国家公园位于乌干达西部,距福特波特城镇(Fort Portal)约 25 公里,是由原先的森林保护区合并而成。早在 1932 年就已被列为保护地,直到 1993 年正式成立为国家公园。
这里的森林覆盖了湿润常绿林和半落叶中山森林,在东非地区属罕见组合。地形起伏,雨季明显,年均降雨量可达 1700 毫米以上。
公园是“灵长类动物之都”:共有 13 种灵长类动物,包括红疣猴、黑白疣猴、L’Hoest’s 猴、蓝猴等。这里还栖息超过 120 种哺乳动物、370 多种鸟类,是东非最具生态价值的森林之一。
基巴莱不仅为乌干达保留了重要雨林,还与伊丽莎白女王国家公园(Queen Elizabeth National Park)构成约 180 公里的野生动物迁徙走廊。此外,它对灵长类研究、生态旅游与地方社区发展也具积极作用。
公园中最具代表性的活动是黑猩猩追踪(Chimpanzee Trekking)。在 Kanyanchu 游客中心出发,参与者可进入森林追踪早已习惯人类的黑猩猩群体,成功率超过 90%。除黑猩猩外,沿途常见其他灵长类动物。
从乌干达首都坎帕拉(Kampala)出发,经 Mubende – Fort Portal 路线约 309 公里,车程约 5–6 小时。亦可从 Mbarara 或 Kasese 通过其他路线进入。园区入口设于 Kanyanchu 游客中心,距 Fort Portal 约 26 公里。
虽然全年可访,但旱季(如 12 – 2 月、6 – 7 月)天气更为干爽,徒步与追踪更便利。雨季虽然游客少、价格较低,但路径可能泥泞。
黑猩猩追踪许可费用会有变动,建议提前向官方或地接社确认。园区外及内部都有不同档次的住宿可选,部分高端 Lodge 提供豪华体验。旅行期间建议穿着中性色服装(如卡其、橄榄绿),避免鲜艳色以减少蚊虫吸引。
Katherine Sleeth Incredible chimp trekking and Bidogi Wildlife Sanctuary walk. Highly recommend both. We did the normal chimp trekking and it was fantastic. Had roughly 2 hours and saw 15+ active chimps during this time. Our guide Jennifer was incredible and within 5 minutes we were following a chim nicknamed 'Buddha' who lead us to a group of competitive male chimps fighting for a single female chimps attention. Nothing like what I expected and unbelievably amazing.
James Robert Ochieng Amazing wildlife: monkeys, chimpanzees, birds and several varieties of trees.
Stan Boykov Great place to see Chimpanzee in Uganda! The guides are very knowledgeable and gives a lot of information about the animals and plants in jungles. Chimps are normally up on the trees, however with the patience you may encounter them close to the surface and take a good picture or video. Observing is interesting as the guides are reasonably and gives more time to enjoy the nature and Chimps. I like the place and the jungles, its recommended however my advise is to do it before Gorilla trekking to avoid direct comparison as Chimps are always high compare to the Gorillas.
Wendy Tan Great trekking day. We got to see the chimps and other animals. Highly recommended!
Tonya The chimpanzee trekking was amazing. Just as good as the gorilla trek. Easy walking in open jungle. Not as dense or hilly as the gorillas