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This 2-day safari takes you to the best place for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda – Kibale National Park located in western Uganda. Kibale National Park (formerly Kibale Forest National Park) is located some 348km (5 hours drive) from Kampala and about 26km southeast of the beautiful Fort Portal town – one of Uganda’s most lovely places to explore.
The Park is one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee trekking holidays and has the highest number and diversity of primates in East Africa. There are 13 species of primates including chimpanzees living within its 795 km2 land cover with the most beautiful and most diversified tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda.
In addition to Chimpanzees, Kibale is home to the uncommon L’Hoest’s monkeys, East Africa’s biggest population of the endangered red colobus monkeys, the black & white colobus, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons, grey-cheeked mangabeys, bushbabies as well as potto among many others.
Our 2 Day Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari departs from Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Leaving 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 set off on a scenic walk in the crater lakes area of the national park. Walking in this tranquil area provides beautiful views of the forests, plantations, and mountains, and perhaps even sightings of monkeys and other creatures. We walk to a local village where we are treated to a unique cultural experience in the evening.
Day two starts early, with breakfast and then chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, home to an impressive 500 chimpanzees. After the briefing, we make our way into the forest on foot to track down the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest.
The guide can tell you all about the chimpanzees and other inhabitants of Kibale as we walk. In addition to chimpanzees, we might spot a variety of primates, including grey-cheeked mangabeys, colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys, along with birds, insects, and butterflies.
In Kibale, the chances of encountering chimpanzees are exceptionally high. We spend an hour watching our closest relatives, sharing about 98% of our DNA makeup. Watching the chimpanzees swing in the trees and interact on the ground is a special experience. It is remarkable to see how the behavior of these social apes resembles that of our own!
Returning from our chimpanzee encounter in the forest, we have lunch and then we set off for the drive back to Kampala. Travel Time: 5 Hours. Expect to arrive at 1900 Hours.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Kibale National Park
Day 2: Kibale National Park – Drive to Kampala
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Kampala – Drive to Kibale National Park
Our chimpanzee Trekking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for your journey to Kibale Chimpanzee Safari Park (320 Kilometers). The drive to Kibale will take you 4-5 hours to arrive at your lodge in Kibale early afternoon. You will have your lunch in Fort portal town and proceed to the park and check in at your lodge.
You will have the afternoon free to relax or enjoy a 2 to 3 hours guided nature walk in the wildlife-rich Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for sightings of a variety of monkeys, birds, trees, shrubs, and vines. You could also enjoy cultural performances and traditional dances among the two major tribes around Kibale Park (Batooro and Bakiga).
Later transfer to your accommodation dinner. Overnight at any of the following accommodations:
Luxury Accommodation: Primate Lodge
Super Luxury Accommodation: Kyaninga lodge
Mid-range Accommodation: Chimps Nest Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House or Ruwenzori view Guesthouse
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Kibale National Park – Drive to Kampala
On day 2 of your Uganda Chimpanzee tour, you will have breakfast and assemble at your briefing point. Your primate walk will start from the Kanyanchu River camp at 0800 Hours. It will last for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animal and plant species within the forest.
This walk is restricted to three groups of six persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon. The search for chimpanzees and other primates includes; The black and white Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed and grey-cheeked Manga bays swinging through the dense forest, and a variety of bird species, butterflies, and lots of insects in close quarters.
After the chimp experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch and then start your journey back to Kampala. Travel Time: 5 Hours. Expect to arrive at 1900 Hours.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
2 Days 1 Night Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Safari Prices
2 Days 1 Night Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Safari Prices Include:
Ferry Crossings + Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger guide + Chimp tracking permit fees + Full board accommodation for 1 Night + English speaking Driver/ Guide for 2 Days + Bottled Water for the journey while on safari + Activities in the package as mentioned above & Round trip transportation from Kampala/ Entebbe to Kibale National Park and back to Kampala
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person |
Child Aged |
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1st Jan 2024 |
31st Dec 2024 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Children below 15 years of age are not accepted for Chimpanzee trekking and Chimpanzee habituation
What to bring for Kibale Chimpanzee Safari Tour
* Hiking boots or runners for the hike
* Sunglasses to protect direct sun rays
* Torch is essential for safety purposes
* A zoom lens Camera for photographs
* Rain jacket is essential as it could unpredictably rain
* Light clothes as the sun does shine pretty bright in this part
* A good insect repellant to keep those persistent insects away
2 Days 1 Night Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Safari Prices Exclude:
* International Airfare
* Accommodations in Kampala
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary