3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda
3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda in Uganda offers a perfect mix of chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park and birding in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This primate and bird-watching safari will begin with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, the Primate Capital of the world – a special place to see over 13 primate species.
While on a chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest National Park, expect to explore one of the 4 habituated chimp communities. Over 1500 chimps live in Kibale Forest alone and as per this itinerary, expect to enjoy a close interaction with these impressive primates in their natural habitat with a local guide.
The next exploration will be in Bigodi Wetland a biodiverse swamp sanctuary with over 138 bird species. It will be here where you will be led by a local guide on a guided nature/swamp walk.
Highlights of 3 Days Chimp Tracking
- See more than 13 primate species in Kibale National Park.
- A close encounter with chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy the sight of amazing birds in Uganda in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
- Ground travel in a comfortable 4WD vehicle.
- Company of an experienced driver guide.
- A bottled drinking water.
Brief itinerary – 3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda
- Day 1: Kibale National Park – Best of Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
- Day 2: Best of Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Birding in Bigodi
- Day 3: Return – Kampala or Entebbe city
Day 1: Kibale National Park – Best of Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Get the warmest welcome into Uganda after your tasty breakfast. After experienced guide from Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd will brief you on this exceptional 3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda. Leave Kampala for Kibale National Park in a 4×4 vehicle. Between Kampala and Kibale, about 5 main towns will be covered including Mityana, Mubende, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo and Fort Portal City.
Around Kyenjojo, enjoy the cool breeze of the lush Matiri Forest Reserve and on a lucky day, spot some primates playing or crossing the road. Settle for lunch at a hotel or Gardens Restaurant in Fort Portal City. After, proceed to Kibale National Park with an en-route view of scenic Crater Lakes, Tea and Banana Plantations.
Where to stay
Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge/Ndali Lodge
Mid-range: Primate Lodge/Turaco Tree Tops Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Driving time: 6 hours
Day 2: Best of Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park & Bird watching in Bigodi Wetland
After a hot cup of tea or coffee, report to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center to be briefed about Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking rules and to be allocated to the park guide.
Briefing starts a bit early, and you will be expected at Kanyanchu early enough -first to clear with the Kibale National Park reception desk. After, you will be directed to the briefing room where the park official will take you through the dos and don’ts for tracking chimpanzees.
At around 8:00 am, you and the allocated park ranger guide will begin your journey in the jungles. The entire chimpanzee trek excursion may last for 2-4 hours and luckily, you will also be spotting several other species that dwell in Kibale Forest.
Today is when you will meet chimpanzees face to face, our closest living relatives in the wild with over 98% DNA similar to ours. This will be maximized during the one hour of up close and personal encounter.
What else to expect?
This fun-filling trekking adventure also gets you exposed to other primates, diverse birds, floral species, colourful butterflies, etc.
After the interaction with Kibale chimpanzees, the park ranger guide will lead the journey back to the briefing spot or meet the driver guide for pick up and transfer back to the lodge for relaxation.
After a delicious lunch and some refreshments from your respective accommodation, your driver will transfer you to Bigodi Wetland. This biodiverse swamp lies a few minutes from the Kanyanchu Visitor Center.
Meet the local/community guide ready to immerse yourself into the scenic Bigodi wetland to enjoy the best of birding and expect to come across the great blue turacos, primates, and mammals like sitatungas.
Where to stay
Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge/Ndali Lodge
Mid-range: Primate Lodge/Turaco Tree Tops Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – Kibale National Park
Day 3: Return – Kampala or Entebbe
Begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe with a packed lunch. This will be after you have enjoyed breakfast and also checked out of the lodge.
When returning, you may take the previous route (Fort Portal-Kampala/Entebbe) or a longer route via the Kasese-Bushenyi-Mbarara route and en-route (specifically for this route) make a stopover at Equator Crossing- take pictures, relax then make the final journey to Kampala.
End of Tour – Best of 3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda
3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda package includes
- Kibale chimpanzee trekking permit (USD250)
- Birding in Bigodi Wetland
- 2nights and meals while in Kibale
- Full-time English-speaking driver or guide in Uganda
- All relevant government taxes + levies
- Bottled water
- Ground travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
3 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda package excludes; Visas, Airfares, All personal expenses, souvenirs, laundry, Tips, Shopping, Telephone, Cigars, beverages etc.