Kibale Forest is about 325 km from Kampala.  Visiting Kibale Forest is possible by public transport, but most people prefer to go there with an organized tour with one of the licensed tour operators operating in Uganda.

Fort Portal is the closest town to Kibale Forest. Kanyanchu (starting point for the chimpanzee tracking) is 36km away and Sebitoli Forest Centre is 12 km away. Public transport is available from Fort Portal in a matatu (local minibus) from the Kamwenge stage to Kanyanchu bus stop. Vehicles are available at all times throughout the day up to about 6pm. As there are several sites in Kibale National Park, ensure you ask the driver to drop you at the right site. Similar transport is available for the return journey from 7 am to 6 pm at Kanyanchu.

Another area to go to is the Sebitoli Forest Centre, situated 12km from Fort Portal on the tarmac road to Kampala. If traveling from Kampala by public transport, use a bus or a matatu from the Kampala Bus Park or New Taxi Park. Public transport from Fort Portal to Sebitoli Forest Centre is available from Kyenjojo stage.