Uganda · national park
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is a national park in Uganda, established in 1993, covering 776 km² (300 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Uganda's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 776 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BUX · 127 km
Nearest airports to Kibale National Park
- 1 BUX127 kmstraight line
- 2 KHX149 kmstraight line
- 3 EBB233 kmstraight line
Bunia, DR CongoMore about Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is one of 11 national parks in Uganda. It covers 776 km² (77,600 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #5 largest national park in Uganda (7.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in Uganda date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kibale National Park
The closest airport is Bunia Airport (BUX), about 127 km away — around 2 h 45 min by car; alternatively Savannah Airstrip (KHX, 149 km). Other national parks within reach include Rwenzori Mountains National Park (996 km²), Semuliki National Park (220 km²), Kyambura Game Reserve (156 km²) and Queen Elizabeth National Park (1,978 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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