This 4 days chimpanzees trekking budget safari in Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park, is now becoming one of the most popular Uganda safaris. This tour gives primate lovers a chance to do chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest, and have the best two times for 2 days doing it again.
Guests will have the first day of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and the following day will be dedicated for chimpanzee trekking tour, again. Visitors visiting chimpanzees in Kibale forest will have quality time with the chimps and exhaust their love for Chimpanzees. If you are one of the primate/chimpanzee lovers and you wish to spend fewer resources, then this chimpanzee trekking budget safari tour becomes ideal.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park
You’ll leave Kampala after breakfast for a fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile delta to Kibale National Park, just below the Rwenzori Mountains. Then get on an afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area for outstanding views.
Meals and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guest House (budget facility). 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 an early morning 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% but not a guarantee.
The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on other species making it interesting. The 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, and view a variety of butterflies, bird species 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 Chimpanzee Guest House (budget 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: Second Chimpanzee Trekking Budget Safari in Kibale
Again after breakfast, transfer to Kibale Head quarters for briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search for chimpanzees. This forest walk will reward you with many other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and L’Hoest’s Monkey. You will also enjoy various bird species and colorful butterflies.
Meals and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guest House (budget facility). Meal plan: B, L & D
Day 4: Kibale National Park – Kampala
Morning drive back to Kampala with lunch enroute. Meal plan B & L
Chimpanzees Trekking Budget Tour Inclusions and Exclusions:
Includes
- Transportation by a 4wd safari minivan
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees,
- Two 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.