Kaniyo Pabidi Forest in Murchison Falls: Chimps, Birds and Forest Walks

Kaniyo Pabidi is a part of Budongo Forest within Murchison Falls National Park, close to the Kichumbanyobo gate. It offers forest walks, birding and the chance of seeing chimpanzees.

See Budongo chimp trekking and Murchison Falls.

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Activities

Walks in the forest with a ranger to find chimps and primates.

Plan It

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Chimps and Forest Walks

Kaniyo Pabidi is a forest in the southern part of Murchison Falls National Park, about an hour from Paraa. It offers chimpanzee tracking, guided walks and birding in mahogany and ironwood trees. The chimpanzee community here is habituated, and groups are small, so the experience feels private.

Walks may reveal black-and-white colobus, blue monkeys, elephants and birds such as the Puvel's illadopsis and the chocolate-backed kingfisher.

Planning a Visit

Tracking starts early in the morning, and you will need sturdy shoes, long trousers, insect repellent and a rain jacket. Sightings are not guaranteed, but guides know the forest well. Many guests stay at the nearby camp to avoid long morning drives.

Combine the forest with a boat cruise to the falls and game drives in the northern savannah. See Murchison Falls National Park and the Buligi circuit for more.

Related Tours, Guides and Resources

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• Uganda safari packages
• Uganda travel guide
• How to book a Uganda safari
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