Kibale Forest National Park is one of the most attractive national parks in Uganda with varied tracts of tropical rain forest and several animals. The park covers 795 km of rain forest, swamps, rivers and few areas of grassland. It is home to more than 1,450 chimpanzees protected inside the park and in total thirteen primate species. Children have to be 12 years and above to able to track the Chimpanzees, if you have children below 12 years, they can engage in an educative forest walk.
This 3-day chimpanzee trekking safari will bring you on a chimp trek inside Kibale forest. There are 2 times for trekking opportunities per day i.e. morning or afternoon. You are allowed to stay with the chimps for a maximum of one hour after locating them.
Group | MIDRANGE | BUDGET OPTION |
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1 person | US$ 1,250 for one person going on the trip alone | US$ 1,170 for one person going on the trip alone |
2 persons | US$ 800 per person | US$ 760 per person |
3 persons | US$ 680 per person | US$ 635 per person |
4 persons | US$ 620 per person | US$ 575 per person |
5 persons | US$ 585 per person | US$ 540 per person |
6 persons | US$ 570 per person | US$ 525 per person |
7 persons | US$ 540 per person | US$ 495per person |
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale National Park
Leave Kampala for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest. Your driver guide will pick you up at the airport or hotel and transfer you to your lodge. As you drive through the countryside, enjoy the remarkable landscapes, traditional homes and catch glimpses of the different striking bird species. Have a stopover for lunch in Fort portal town – the tourism capital of Uganda because of the beautiful landscapes and attractions. You will arrive at your lodging for the night in the Crater lakes region.
Journey time – 5 hours
Meal plan – Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2: Chimpanzees trekking in Kibale national park
Your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing place right after breakfast, he will then hand in your details and permits for registration and allocation of chimpanzee community to trek. You will then be allocated to a chimpanzee community and your ranger guide will lead you on the trek in search of this great ape. Watch the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, feed, play and rest.
In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The reserve is abundant with butterflies, plants, animals and spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to elusive animals such as Red Colobus monkeys and Sitatunga.
Meal plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: End of the Uganda chimpanzee trekking tour
We hope you enjoyed your time in Uganda’s countryside and watching the Chimpanzees in their home. Kafu Safaris driver guide will transfer you to Kampala or Entebbe international airport after breakfast.