Primates of Uganda: Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Monkeys and Baboons
Uganda is one of the best primate destinations in Africa.
Uganda is home to more than a dozen primate species, including the mountain gorilla, chimpanzee, golden monkey, L'Hoest's monkey, red colobus, black-and-white colobus, blue monkey, red-tailed monkey, vervet monkey, olive baboon and the nocturnal bushbabies. Kibale Forest alone has about 13 primate species.
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At a glance
- Apes: Gorilla, chimpanzee
- Monkeys: Colobus, blue, vervet, golden
- Best park: Kibale
- Gorillas: Bwindi, Mgahinga
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