Overview
This short Kibale chimpanzee trekking tour leads into the jungles of Kibale National Park for an intimate encounter with mankind’s closest relatives. The adventure is spiced up with a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Safari Highlights
- Scenic road trip through Mityana, Mubende, and Fort Portal
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
- Guided Bigodi Wetland walk
- Birdwatching (375+ species, including Great Blue Turaco)
- Cultural experience – “Rest in Bananas” tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kibale Forest National Park
Welcome to Kibale Forest National Park! Your ride to the primate capital of the world will take about 5-6 hours and arrive there by lunchtime, having started the journey at 7:00am. On getting to the Lodge, you will check-in and later have lunch. Afterwards, use the rest of the afternoon to relax or enjoy different Lodge facilities. Accommodation. Kyaninga Lodge or Ndall Lodge (luxury). Primate Lodge or Turaco Treetops (moderate) Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge / Ndali Lodge (Luxury) | Primate Lodge / Turaco Treetops (Moderate)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
This morning, after a sumptuous breakfast at your Lodge, you will be picked-up by the driver for a ride/move to the park headquarters, depending on location of the Lodge
Kanyanchu is the starting point for Kibale Forest activities and here briefing will be provided before you can venture into the jungles in search of the chimpanzees that call the jungle home. Over the course of the next 1-4 hours, you will get the chance to encounter lots of primates, birds, butterflies and remarkable plant species of great importance. The highlight of this walk is finally meeting the allocated chimpanzee community, with whom you will spend one hour leaming and photographing. The afternoon is for the Bigodi wetland walk, accompanied by experienced local guides. This offers a chance of seeing wetland endemic bird species like papyrus gonolek, papyrus canary. and great blue turacos among others. You will close the walk with a visit to the "Rest in bananas" experience where you will see how bananas are used to make juice, wine and Gin.Accommodation: Same as Day 1
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Chimp trek & Bigodi wetland walk
Day 3: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
After two fruitful days in Kibale Forest National Pak, we shall make the drive back to Kampala on the third day whereby you either spend overnight at a Hotel in Kampala (own arrangement) or continue to the airport for connecting flight back home. Bid farewell to the beautiful Primate Capital of the World.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Inclusions
- Comfortable transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Chimpanzee permit
- Park entry fees
- Bigodi wetland walk
- Bottled water & snacks
- Government taxes
Safari Exclusions
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
- Laundry & telephone bills
- Porter fees
- Souvenirs & shopping
- Travel insurance & visas
- Tips & personal expenses