Take on the most exciting and unique chimpanzee trekking safari in Kibale National Park, in Uganda. This safari program enable visitors to do chimpanzee trekking safari in Kibale forest, where you will have a lot of information about many primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus, Red-tailed, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
Before you call off the day, you will go for a Bigodi wetland walk at the Bigodi wetland Sanctuary, this is also in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest is well known and popular for its chimpanzee safaris and chimpanzee tours in Uganda. Enquire Now
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park
Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains. Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area for an outstanding views. Meals and overnight at Chimpanzee Guest House. Meal plan: (L, D)
Other optional Activities:
- Tea Estate Walk
- Villa Farm Visit
- Canoe ride on Crater Lakes
- cycling around the Craters
- Community and orphanage centre visit
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale
After early breakfast, report at Kanyanchu Tourist Centre where tourist activities begin and set out to track chimpanzees in Kibale forest. Chances of viewing the chimps are over 90%, with a guarantee. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small other species thus making it the tour more interesting.
This walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and L’Hoest’s Monkeys.
After lunch visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary from where you will take on a guided walk around the swamp. This walk will provide you with the opportunity to see a wide range of flora and fauna. View a variety of butterflies, birds and other insects.
Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guest House. Meal Plan: B, L, D.
Note: For visitors that wish to do Chimpanzee habituation, you will need to add US$ 70.00 per person. Chimpanzee habituation gives you an opportunity to spend the whole day with the Chimpanzees
Day 3: Kibale National Park – Kampala
Morning drive back to Kampala with lunch enroute. Meal plan: B & L
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions:
Includes
- Transportation by a 4wd safari van
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees,
- Kibale Chimpanzee Permit
- Bigodi guided Nature walk
- Services of an english speaking Driver/guide.
- En-route lunches
Includes
- Expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.