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This short and sweet 3-day Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari package visits Kibale National Park located 320 km from Kampala. The tour could begin and end in Kampala, Jinja, or Entebbe in Uganda. Kibale National Park is the primate capital of the world that harbors the greatest variety and concentration of primates not found anywhere else.

Departing Kampala, we drive through the dense jungles and papyrus wetlands of the Nile Delta. We pause for lunch en route to the Kibale National Park, near the towering Ruwenzori Mountains, known as the Mountains of the Moon. In the afternoon we embark on a guided walk in the national park, exploring the crater lakes area and experiencing the local culture.

Day two begins with breakfast followed by chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, home to an impressive 500 chimpanzees. Before heading into the forest we are briefed on the trekking procedures. While trekking in the jungle the guide tells you more about the chimpanzees, other primates, and local flora and fauna, making for an interesting adventure.

The dense jungles of Kibale Park are the best place to view chimpanzees in Africa. The chimpanzees are commonly found feeding on fig tree fruits in the game park and have been habituated to humans since 1992. Kibale National Park covers 795 km² and consists mostly of a vast tract of equatorial rainforest.

This national park is home to numerous forest wildlife species, boasting one of the highest concentrations of primates in the world. The 13 primate species include rare I’Hoest monkeys, black-and-white colobus, Uganda red colobus monkeys, red-tailed and blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and bush babies.

Kibale is also home to leopards, bush pigs, elephants, and butterflies among others. In the afternoon we visit Kibale National Park Bigodi wetland sanctuary located 6km south of the Kibale National Park visitor centre at Kanyanchu. The sanctuary is good for spotting butterflies and primates, with eight different species here, including grey-cheeked mangabey.

Kibale National Park is home to different bird species especially the great blue turaco, white-winged warbler, rumped tinker bird, rare papyrus gonolek, and the other aquatic life found in the wetlands.

Alternatively, we participate in one of the many activities available including village walks, basket-weaving demonstrations, dance and drama performances, and fun interpretive meals (book in advance) where your hosts share the stories behind the local food they serve you.

On day three we visit Amabere Ga Nya Mwiru caves where you will explore the caves that have a fascinating history, the waterfalls, and the Crater Lakes tour. Lunch is enjoyed en route as we drive (5-6 hours) to Kampala or Entebbe.

Safari Itinerary in Summary

Day 1: Kampala/ Entebbe – Drive to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, Nature Walk
Day 3: Kibale Forest National Park – Visit the crater lakes region – Drive to Kampala/ Entebbe

Safari Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: Kampala – Travel by Road to Kibale Chimpanzee Forest National Park, Uganda

0700 Hours: After breakfast, your safari driver guide will pick you up from your hotel/ residence and drive southwest via Mityana to Fort Portal and on to Kibale National Park. The drive will take approximately 6 to 7 hours. As you drive along the way you will enjoy the scenery and see the Ugandan way of life in their traditional homesteads and farms.

1230 Hours: A one-hour break is scheduled at Fort portal for lunch at a hotel then proceed to the Park. Check in and relax before dinner.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Ndali Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, Primate Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, Chimps Nest
Budget Accommodation: Rwenzori View Guest House, Nyinabulitwa Country Resort & Safari Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Kibale National Park – (Chimp Trekking + Bogodi Birding, Nature Walk)

0630 Hours: Enjoy a cup of tea/ coffee in the morning then transfer to the ranger station by 0700 Hours. At the station, you will have a short briefing about the Chimpanzee trekking tour.

0800 Hours: The activity starts early in the morning as you walk in the forest there are also other primates you will see. Chimpanzee tracking can take is a half a day activity. You will get to see them forage in the forest for fruits etc. Your guide will provide information as you walk.

During the walk, you will stop occasionally to listen to the calls of the chimps as you look for them in the dense forest. Other animals and primates that may be seen include; black and white Colobus, the rare L’hoest monkey, bush baby, baboons, and mammals like elephants, and butterflies can be seen. Bird lovers will have a chance to spot various species of birds like the rumped tinker birds among others. Come back to the hotel for lunch and relaxation.

1400 Hours: After lunch, take a visit to Bigodi swamp sanctuary located 6 km south of the Kibale forest national park visitor centre at Kanyanchu for a 4,5 km long nature walk (3 hours). Here you have a chance to see over 229 tree species found within the wet tropical forests of the park and about 200 species of birds.

The sanctuary is also home to 8 species of primates including the black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked Mangabey, red-tailed, l’hoest’s and blue monkeys, and olive baboons. Bushbucks, mongooses

1830 Hours: Return back to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3 : Kibale National Park – Kampala

Breakfast at the lodge then departs for Kampala. You will visit the crater lake region and later have lunch in the Fort portal. Arrive back in Kampala in the evening. Travel Time: About 7 Hours

Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}