Visiting Chimpanzees Safari in Kibale National Park is one of the most glamorous safari experiences in Uganda. A unique blend of your safari to Kibale, while tracking chimpanzees.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park gives you the most rewarding adventure, meeting the biggest number of chimpanzees in Uganda. While on your Uganda chimpanzee safari, you will encounter other primates including Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and L’Hoest’s Monkey. You will end up having the best Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda staying at Kyaninga high-end safari lodge.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park:
Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile da to Kibale National Park just below the Rwenzori Mountains. Then enjoy an afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area for an outstanding views.
Meals and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (luxury facility), with a stunning location overlooking a dramatic crater lake and the fabled “Mountains of the Moon”. 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: Visiting 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%. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms, which makes it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s Monkey, and butterflies.
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. Have a tour of the crater region around Ndali Lodge. You may also stop over at any tea plantation along the road if you wish.
Meals and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (luxury facility). Meal plan: B, L & D
Note: For visitors that wish to do Chimpanzee habituation 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
Visiting Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Inclusions and Exclusions:
Includes
- Transportation by a 4wd safari Land Cruiser
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees,
- Kibale Chimpanzee Permit
- Bigodi guided Nature walk
- Services of English speaking Driver/guide.
- En route lunches
Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.