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3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari –Kibale National Park

Overview

Kibale Forest National Park  which is 450km. approx. 6-7hrs from Kampala, is one of the
most attractive National parks in Uganda with varied tracts of tropical rain forest
and several animals. The park covers 795 km2 of rain forest, swamps, rivers and few areas of
grassland. It is home to thirteen primate species including more than
1,450 chimpanzees protected inside the park, Red Colobus, Grey cheeked mangabeys, Red tailed
and Blue monkeysL’Hoest monkeys. It also has over 375 bird species and a range of other
animals including the elusive forest elephants. Children below 12 years are not able to track the
Chimpanzees but they can engage in an educative forest walk.

This 3 days chimpanzee trekking safari will bring you on a chimp trek inside Kibale forest.
You can choose to have your trekking done either in the morning or afternoon. You are allowed
to stay with the chimps for a maximum of one hour after locating them.

Safari highlights

  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
  • Community Walk in Bigodi Swamp
  • Bird watching for bird watchers

What to bring

  • Rain jacket
  • Water proof hiking shoes
  • Trousers and long sleeved shirts
  • Insect repellent
  • Sun hat

Itinerary

Leave Kampala for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
forest. Your driver guide will pick you up at the airport or hotel and transfer you to your lodge.
As you drive through the countryside, enjoy the remarkable landscapes, traditional homes and
catch glimpses of the different striking bird species. Have a stopover for lunch in Fort portal
town – the tourism capital of Uganda because of the beautiful landscapes and attractions. You
will arrive at your lodging for the night in the Crater lakes region

Meal plan – Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation
Upmarket – Papaya Lake Lodge
Mid-range – Turaco Treetops
Budget – Chimpanzee guest house

Your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing place right
after breakfast, he will then hand in your details and permits for registration and allocation of
chimpanzee community to trek. You will then be allocated to a chimpanzee community and your
ranger guide will lead you on the trek in search of this great ape. Watch the chimpanzees in their
natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor,
feed, play and rest.

In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The reserve is abundant with butterflies,
plants, animals and spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of
great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to elusive animals such as Red Colobus
monkeys and Sitatunga.

Meal plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We hope you enjoyed your time in Uganda’s countryside and watching the Chimpanzees in their
home. Kamiigo Tours & Travel driver guide will transfer you to Kampala or Entebbe
international airport after breakfast.

Includes/Excludes

Tour includes

  • Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Bigodi wetland walk
  • Ground transport
  • Bottled water
  • Full board accommodation for two nights
  • Service of an English-speaking driver guide
  • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Tour excludes

  • Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
  • Tips to porters and driver/ guide
  • Insurance

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari –Kibale National Park