Kibira National Park Burundi, Chimpanzee Tracking Tours and Bujumbura City Tours Burundi
An authentic guide to Chimpanzee Tracking at Kibira National Park Burundi, featuring Travel Information about Getting there, when to go, Primates in Burundi, Chimpanzee Tracking, Guided Nature walks, Water falls, the tourist activities around the Bujumbura, where to stay during after your Burundi safari, the Boat cruise, Game Viewing as well as tour operators.
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History & Facts
Located at the apex of the beautiful Congo-Nile range in between 1550 and 2660 m of altitude, the second largest wildlife reserve for apes viewing in Kibira National park covering an area of 40,000 hectares.
Kibira National Park Burundi Facts-Primate Tracking & Chimpanzee Tours in Burundi
Kibira National Park serves as the a sources for various rivers and streams which provide water around the country and the area receives the highest rainfall in the country, it has very thick forest vegetation that tourists have gone deep to discover more about the mysteries that lie within the park from the bird species to the wildlife.
Vegetation of Kibira National Park in Burundi
The Vegetation cover of Kibira National Park comprises of Montane rain forest which overlooks two vast tea plantations : Teza and Rwegura and cover goes beyond 1,100 m high with major tree species like Symphonia globulifera, Newtonia buchananii, Albizia gummifera and Entandrophragma excelsum and these are the ones that herb over 200 bird species making it to be ranked as the best birding destination in Burundi, the forest inhabit the 98 mammal species that can be spotted with in the forest and these have made the park a very exceptional tourist destination for all travelers that transfer to this park while on holiday adventure. Planning a Gorilla Trekking trip in Africa is more enjoyable once joined with Burundi adventure safaris after the visit to the primates ( Mountain Gorillas & Eastern Lowland gorillas in Democratic republic of Congo, Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Uganda on a primate safari holiday. Contact the authentic Africa Tour operators / Safari Companies to enjoy an Africa Safari Holiday with great value for Money.
Accessibility of the Kibira National Park Burundi
Visitors/ tourists can get to the park by navigating through the tourist pygmies’ village called Busekera which is also a very prime attraction as well as the hydroelectric dam of Rwegura or Entering the park requires one to navigate through vast tea plantations of Teza and Rwegura which are a major attraction in this place. Getting around the park is more appropriate in company of a skilled guide who will take you through the forest from one destination to another while spotting birds of the air, wildlife animals and primates, Never risk to be a illegal visitor in the forest. Visitors are recommended to always have 4×4 Safari Jeep or 4WD to be able to access the Park as it may rain any time during the adventure time in the jungle , Inquire More from Self Drive Uganda, Uganda Car Rental, Kigali Car Rental for reliable transportation for independent Travelers.
Best time to Visit Kibira National Park Burundi
You want to Visit Kibira National park for Chimpanzee tracking in Burundi , the Best Time to Visit the park is during the short rainy season in the months of September to November and short dry season in the months of December to January.
To Things To Do in Kibira National Park Burundi
Birding Safaris in Burundi
Planning a Birding safari trip to Burundi to spot the various bird species that are recommended to seen in Kibira National Park once booked through a recommended safari company based in Burundi. Birding is among the very prominent activity with 200 different bird species and some of the most famously spotted include the great blue turaco, mountain buzzard (Buteo oreophilus), white-spotted fluff-tail (Sarothrura pulchra), grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), bar-tailed trogon (Apaloderma vittatum) and the black-and-white-squeaked horn bill (Bycanistes subcylindricus).
Wildlife Viewing in the Park
The park in habits about 98 different species of mammals and these include primates like chimpanzees, black and white Colobus monkeys which inhabit the thick vegetation forest. The park is managed by the National Institute for Environment Conservation of Nature also referred to as Institut National pour l’Environnement et la Conservation de la Nature (INECN)
What to See in Burundi- Where to Go
Birding along the Lakes
Don’t Miss to visit other Birding Destinations in Burundi like prominent Seasonally River Birds and Lakes once Booking Burundi Safari holiday. Experience beautiful Burundi to experience exciting cruises along the lakes. watching various bird species like flamingos. Explore More Details
Bujumbura City Tour
Having short time in Burundi while on Burundi safari on the last day before departing on the flight back home , Enjoy a City tour around Bujumbura City located at the center of Burundi. You will transfer from one safari attraction/ destination to another watching attractions. Explore More Details
Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Wishing to explore the traditional way of communication, dancing and drama in Burundi? visit the traditional site of Gishora Drum Centre to participate or watch the drumming activity on the great adventure holiday in Burundi with Burundi safari company. This centre is located adjacent to various hotels. Explore More Details
Gitega National Museum
Learn about the History and remains of the Burundian Culture on a simple visit to Museum of Burundi situated in a very ideal place in Bujumbura city which consists of various artifacts as well instruments that were used by the kings in Burundi. These are exceptional to see. Explore More Details