COLOBUS MONKEYS

COLOBUS MONKEYS IN KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

Overview

Kibale National Park in Uganda is a popular destination for visitors seeking various primate species, particularly chimpanzee tracking. Colobus monkeys are often seen during nature walks and activities, particularly in the forested regions along Turaco Trails and Bigodi Swamps. This unique experience offers a unique experience for visitors.

Threats to colobus monkeys in Uganda

  • Habitat loss to deforestation, where land is cleared for agriculture
  • Increased human-wildlife conflict, such as poaching
  • Competition for habitat with other wildlife, like chimpanzee

What other monkey species are found in Uganda?

Black and White and Red Colobus Monkeys

Red colobus and black-and-white colobus monkeys are closely related but have distinctive features like a slightly tufted crown and coat color. Visit Bogodi Wetland Sanctuary and Semliki National Park for a glimpse.

Grey-Cheeked Mangabey monkeys
The Central African woodlands are home to the medium-sized Old-World monkeys known as grey-cheeked mangabeys (Lophocebus albigena). Their characteristic white face patches, thick fur, and long tails define them.

Being gregarious creatures, grey-cheeked mangabeys may reside in groups of up to thirty. The groups are led by a dominant male, while the females look after the young.

As frugivores, grey-cheeked mangabeys mostly eat fruits, leaves, and insects. As a distinct species of monkeys, they are also known to consume bark, flowers, and seeds.

Blue Monkeys

The blue monkey, with its small hair on its face, occasionally appears blue, but not like a mandrill. It may be mistaken for the Golden Monkey, who is found in the Virunga Mountains and is golden. The blue monkey can be found in various forests and national parks, except for Murchison Falls and Lake Mburo National Parks.

Red- tailed Monkeys
Among the 13 fascinating primates of Kibale that you may expect to see on a safari in Uganda are the red-tailed monkeys, commonly known as the spot-nosed monkeys or black-cheeked white-nosed monkeys. These primates resemble red-tailed monkeys more than their name suggests. The red-tailed monkeys rely mostly on fruits, leaves, roots, flowers, and other vegetation, just like the majority of Kibale primates.

Golden Monkey

One of the blue monkey's subspecies is the golden monkey (Cercopithecus mitis kandti).[2] The Virunga volcanic mountains in Central Africa are home to this Old-World monkey, which may be found in four national parks: the Virunga and Kahuzi-Biéga in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo; the Volcanoes in north-west Rwanda; and the Mgahinga in south-west Uganda. It only occurs in highland forests, particularly those that are close to bamboo.

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Vervet Monkeys
Vervet monkeys may be found all around Uganda, particularly in Kibale Forest. Throughout the day, these gregarious monkeys may be seen searching for safe and pleasant places to rest and hunting for food in big groups called troops. They are especially fascinating to observe as they move around the trees because of their arboreal nature.

Vervet monkeys may be identified by their fur, which frequently has a greenish hue. They are also referred to as "green monkeys" because of their characteristic black cheeks and white eyebrows. They have yellow to greenish-brown coats, white bellies, and white fur patches on their faces and forehead. They are clearly identifiable because to the black coloring on their cheeks, hands, and feet.

Larger carnivorous predators are drawn to vervet monkeys because of their little size, despite their adorable look. Primates like vervets are considered possible prey by a number of species, including eagles, snakes, hyenas, and leopards. Domestic dogs pose a serious danger to vervet monkeys in the West Indies because of human persecution and meat-hunting. Vervet monkeys travel in packs to protect themselves, and when they notice danger, they take cover in trees.

Potto Monkeys

The softly-softly is a sloth-like nocturnal primate found in Uganda's forest interiors, known for its firm grip and smooth gliding gait. It spends nights foraging upside down from tree branches and days curled in tree hollows. Visitors can observe this extraordinary monkey during night nature walking excursions in Kibale Forest, ensuring to bring a flashlight.

L’Hoest’s Monkeys

The L'Hoest's Monkey, a rare and difficult-to-see species in Uganda, has a pale moustache and white bib, resembling an 18th-century clergy. Its dark brown coat, chestnut back color, and dark belly make it the smartest-looking monkey in Uganda's forests. To track this unique species, experts are required in Kibale, Bwindi Impenetrable, or Maramagambo Forests.

De Brazza’s monkey

De Brazza's monkey features a distinctive, thickset, hairy face with a reddish-brown patch around its eyes, a white band across its brow, and a distinctive white moustache and beard. Its orange crescent on its forehead resembles lawyers in court. The male monkey's reddish-brown back and white rump, accentuated by blue balls (scrotum), can be seen in Mount Elgon or Semliki national parks.

Patas Monkeys

During safari game drives in Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley, you may have seen reddish-brown coated vervet-like monkeys called Patas. These monkeys, like baboons, have adapted to life on the ground with slender bodies and long limbs, suited for land movement and speed rather than tree movement.

There are other national parks that have monkey such as;

  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: While known for gorillas, Bwindi also hosts various monkey species, including red-tailed monkeys and L'Hoest's monkeys. This park also hosts chimpanzees and famous mountain gorillas, so there are 11 primate species in Bwindi
  • Semuliki National Park: This park is a home for variety of monkey species, including chimpanzees, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and olive baboons. The park also hosts nocturnal primates like pottos and bushbabbies.
  • Murchison Falls National Park: This park is home to several monkey species, including olive baboons, patas monkeys, and black and white colobus monkeys. The park also features red- tailed monkeys and blue monkeys in the forested areas.
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park: This park is famous for its golden monkeys. These monkeys are a subspecies of the blue monkey and are known for their striking golden-orange fur. Mgahinga boasts a population of around 3,000 to 4,000 individuals, making it a prime location for observing these beautiful creatures.
  • Budongo Forest: Located near Murchison Falls, Budongo Forest is home to chimpanzees, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, grey-cheeked mangabeys, pottos, and forest galagos. Chimpanzees are a major draw for visitors, with opportunities for both chimpanzee tracking and habituation experiences.
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park: Maramagambo Forest within Queen Elizabeth National Park is another location where you might see L'Hoest's monkeys.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is not only a home to wildlife mammals but it is as well a habitat to the great primate animals found in tropical rainforests like Kyambura Valley Gorge and Maramagambo forest. These primates include great chimpanzees, white and black colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, and L'Hoest's monkeys. Chimpanzee trekking is a popular adventure experience for travelers visiting the park.

  • Mpanga forest: This forest is also another home to three species of monkeys such as Red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and vervet monkeys. Visitors to the forest can often spot these primates as they swing through the trees and explore their nature habitat.
  • Mabira Forest: This forest is also home to various monkey species, with the Uganda Mangabey being a key attraction. Other primates found there include red-tailed monkeys and vervet habituated for tracking, allowing visitors to observe them closely with the help of experienced guides according to Silverback Gorilla Tours.

All the above National parks have amazing monkey species that will make your heart happy. All the national parks have comfortable places for relaxing after the tour. Beyond Travel has the best trips that will warm your heart and leave you with good memories

In conclusion, Kibale National Park will provide a great Monkey trekking experience and other great activities such as forest walk, nature walks, Birdwatching among others with a very comfortable relaxing place. For the best and great experience in Kibale National Park feel free to contact us on beyondtravel.africa@gmail.com.

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