3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest

Kibale Forest – the Premier Chimpanzee Trekking Location in East Africa. This is a Primate Lovers Dream come true: Almost 1,500 Chimpanzees plus 12 other primates. Chimpanzees, Monkeys, Wildlife, Birds, Scenic Kibale Rainforest, Bigodi Wetlands with its birds and wildlife. Top of the world guided nature walk through villages, along the crater lakes to a viewpoint where you see the Mountains of the Moon, into Queen Elizabeth Park and the crater lakes below.
3 Days in and around the Kibale Forest Jungle where the Central African Jungle meets East Africa.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary Light Hike

Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Depart Kampala or Entebbe at 7:00 am on your Chimpanzee Trekking Safari, which is predominantly a vehicle adventure. This is a 5 hours drive through scenic Uganda.

Lunch
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, Kamwenge Road, Fort Portal Uganda
Afternoon guided walk in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary where you are taken into the world of a jungle swamp, a unique experience. Much of the trail is across walkways using wooden planks so that you are above the marsh. Light hiking boots are excellent for most.
This is a three-hour walk and is a must for bird lovers, those that want something totally out of the ordinary – a jungle swamp, those that enjoy monkeys and primates, some of them are elsewhere.
There are primates such as Red Colobus Monkeys, Gray Cheeked Mangabey, L’Hoest Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Baboons, Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, and the occasional Chimpanzees.
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary is also home to many mammals, including the rare and elusive, semi-aquatic Sitatunga Antelopes (they have webbed toes) who make their home here. There are also Bush Pigs, Bush Bucks, Otters, Mongooses.
138 plus species of birds have been spotted here - the Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Gonoleks, Hornbills, etc.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Isunga Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Top of World Hike

Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Breakfast – and it is time for your Chimpanzee Trek. Recommended things for your comfort are – long trousers – jeans are great, long-sleeved shirts, light hiking boots, a day pack with a liter of bottled water, a wide-brimmed hat
is a good, light rain jacket.
Chimpanzee tracking is about 3 hours long of which 1 hour is with them up close, and Kibale Forest is the best place in East Africa for chimpanzee tracking.
Kibale forest is where the West African jungles meet East Africa – Kibale Forest is home to 13 species of primates, you usually will see about 5 or 6 species as you are tracking the chimpanzees.
Besides the Chimpanzees, there is simply the fabulous rainforest, the other primates, the trees, the flowers, the abundance of birds, the sounds of the Rain Forest, butterflies floating through the air, the place to be, the chimpanzees grabbing your attention, and you are glad you came to Kibale Forest for Chimpanzee Tracking.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Top of World Hike
After lunch, we are off to the top of the world nature walk – a hike that moves through villages, tea plantations, and crater lakes to the viewpoint where you see from above crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains of the moon, communities, in the distance Queen Elizabeth Park. It is best to have a daypack and a liter of water with you, a few granola bars, and use light hiking boots during this hike.
Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Isunga Lodge

Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

Stop At: Kampala, Kampala, Central Region
Return to Kampala/Entebbe
Lunch break along the way.
Arrive in the afternoon.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:00 AM
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We offer pick-up services from any location in Kampala. If the client is unable to
provide a specific address, they can wait for our driver at the parking lot of the
Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

Airports

• Entebbe Airport, Entebbe Uganda

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Chimpanzee Tracking Permit - Kibale Forest Park @ 200 USD
• Lodging including all meals
• Private ground transportation in a 4WD with a committed English speaking driver/guide
• Top of the World Hike near Kibale Park
• 2x Breakfast
• 2x Dinner
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 2 nights
• Entry/Admission - Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Fizzy and alcoholic drinks
• Laundry
• Personal & Travel insurance

Facilities