Golden Cat tracking Experience in Kibale National Park
Golden Cat tracking Experience in Kibale National Park: Despite being underrated, this addition is one of the most unique and stunning adventure activities carried out in Kibale Forest. Besides chimpanzee tracking, this is part of Uganda’s biodiversity tourism initiative of having a diverse adventure activity across the park, as away of catering for individual differences, mainly nature lovers and travellers across the world. To nature enthusiasts, this is one way of giving them the opportunity to see this golden cat and several other mammals that seek refugee in this mysterious forest.
This secretive golden cat inhabits the lush tropical rainforests of Kibale Forest and has been a mystery to several researchers and nature lovers. Currently, travellers to Kibale national Park can now begin on this adventure experience of trekking in search for these elusive cats in their natural wilderness.
Originally, this golden cat scientifically known as Caracal aurata is a relatively small elusive cat characterised by its golden fur, impressive black ear tufts, agility with ability to fight off small predators, defend their prey larger than their bodies. These wild cats are strong especially with their hind legs, silent, and rare, making them one of the most fascinating and challenging cats to spot in the wilderness.
For long this elusive cat has posed question within Uganda’s wildlife corridors and rarely spotted. Apparently, researchers of recent begun to have an insight of its behaviour, feeding, habitat and its role in the ecosystem as it continues to thrive in the lush forests of Kibale.
Introduction of Golden Cat tracking in Kibale National Park
The Uganda Wildlife Authority in its efforts to restore the golden cat in its natural habitat and also increase public awareness of its fundamental role in the ecosystem called for Golden Cat trekking as part of the tourism initiatives and offerings in Kibale National Park. This unique experience allows nature lovers to actively have chance to see this elusive species in its natural wilderness.
This initiative encompasses both restoration and sustainability in mind. This is witnessed in its ecological preservation of regulated trekking experience, ensuring that visitors do enjoy their adventure experience with out harming the environment of these rare cats. Besides raising awareness of this unique species, its also paramount in raising funds for responsible tourism strategy as a way of restoring this golden cat and several other wildlife species in Kibale national Park.
The experience of Golden cat trekking is streamlined in a way that reduce negative impact while increasing the chance of sightings assisted by a team of experienced, knowledgeable local guides and trackers as part sustainable tourism.
This unique experience is organised for mainly small groups ensuring a customised and a high-end wildlife encounter. This trekking experience is conducted by experienced and knowledgeable local trackers and armed guides, familiar with the forest trails and the behaviours of the golden cat. This implies that this incredible activity will offer you the best experience as a way of exploring the uncovered wonders of Kibale National Park.
Getting to Kibale National Park
Accessing Kibale National Park for trekking safaris will depend on the location of your arrival such as at Entebbe International Airport or Kigali International Airport. You can either use air or road transport from Entebbe westwards via Mityana – Mubende highway through Kyegegwa and Kyenjojo to Fort Portal, a few kilometers then connect to the park.
Alternatively, travellers who may prefer using the flight means of transport especially to those travellers who hate travelling long distances. You can board from Entebbe International Airport of Kajjansi Air field using a domestic flight taking less than 1 hour 45 minutes to Kasese Air strip, then connect to the park in less than 2 hours.
Where to stay in Kibale National Park
Travellers planning to visit Kibale National Park should not worry about the accommodation facilities, especially those who would prefer to spend a night or even more. These accommodation facilities vary from luxury, mid-range and budget options such as Mirima Lodge, Tabebuia Spa and Safari Lodge, Rweteera Safari Park, Crater Safari Lodge, Primate Lodge, Kibale Lodge, Guereza Canopy Lodge, Kibale Forest Lodge, Kibale Tourist Lodge, Kibale Chimps View, Kibale Forest Camp, Turaco Tree Tops, Top of the World, Chimpundu Lodge, Isunga Lodge, Irungu Lodge, Kibale Canopy Lodge, among others.
