Take a day full of relaxation on this 5 days budget chimpanzee safari in Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park, giving you the opportunity to encounter man’s closest creatures, the chimpanzees. This safari to Uganda gives primate lovers a chance to do chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee safari in Kibale forest, two times for 2 days.
Guests will have the first day of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and the following day will be dedicated for chimpanzee trekking and habituation again. As a result, visitors visiting chimpanzees in Kibale Forest will have quality time with the chimps and exhaust their love for chimpanzees.
Take time to relax, unwind and breathe in while in Kibale National Park, with your loved ones. For primate/chimpanzee lovers, take on this affordable budget chimpanzees trekking safari in Uganda, for outstanding best memories in Africa.
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. 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 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%, but not a guarantee.
The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. In addition, this walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and L’Hoest’s Monkeys.
After lunch, you will 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, a variety of butterflies, bird species and other insects. You’ll also 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: 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: Full Day Relaxation at Kibale National Park
Today is dedicated for relaxation on your Uganda Safari. Spend quality time with your loved ones, family and relatives in Kibale Forest National Park relaxing, unwinding, sightseeing and refreshing at your safari lodge.
Prepare again for your next day chimpanzee trekking safari in Kibale forest for the second time. Certainly your second day on chimpanzee safari in Kibale forest will be memorable for a whole new chimpanzee trekking experience.
Meals and overnight stay at Chimpanzee Guest House (budget facility). Meal Plan: B, L & D
Day 4: Second Day of Budget Chimpanzee Safari – 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 5: Kibale National Park – Kampala
Morning drive back to Kampala with lunch enroute. Meal plan B & L
Budget Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Inclusions and Exclusions:
Includes
- Transportation by a 4wd safari Land Cruiser
- 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 fees, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance and tobacco.