Our 4 Days chimpanzees trekking safari in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda, is now becoming one of the most popular Uganda safaris. The tour gives primate lovers a chance to do chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, two times for 2 days. Guests will have the first day of chimpanzee trekking and the following day will be dedicated for chimpanzee trekking, again.
Visitors visiting the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest will have quality time with the chimps and exhaust their love for these amazing primates. If you are one of the primate/chimpanzee lovers, then take on our 4 Days, 2 Times Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Kibale National Park for an outstanding chimpanzee safari in Uganda.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park:
Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains. Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area for an outstanding views.
Meals and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (luxury facility), with a stunning location overlooking a dramatic crater lake and the fabled “Mountains of the Moon”. Meal plan: L & D
Other Optional Activities:
- Tea Estate Walk
- Villa Farm Visit
- Canoe ride on Crater Lakes
- Cycling around the Craters
- Community and orphanage centre visit
Day 2: Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Kibale
After early breakfast, report at Kanyanchu Tourist Center where tourist activities begin and set out to track chimpanzees in Kibale forest. Chances of viewing the chimps are over 90%. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms, making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s Monkey, and butterflies.
After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary from where you will take on a guided walk around the swamp. This walk will provide you with the opportunity to see a wide range of flora and fauna. View a variety of butterflies, birds and other insects.
Have a tour of the crater region around Ndali lodge. You may also stop over at any tea plantation along the road if you wish.
Meals and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (luxury facility), with a stunning location overlooking a dramatic crater lake and the fabled “Mountains of the Moon”. Meal plan: B, L & D
Note: For visitors that wish to do Chimpanzee habituation will need to add US$ 70.00 per person. Chimpanzee habituation gives you an opportunity to spend the whole day with the Chimpanzees
Day 3 : Second Chimpanzees Trekking Day in Kibale
Again after breakfast, transfer to Kibale Head quarters for briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search for chimpanzees. This time, the walk will reward you with other primates like Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys and L’Hoest’s Monkey.
Be ready to also get more focus on the various bird species, colorful butterflies, forest insects and flora and fauna.
Meals and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge (luxury facility). Meal plan: B, L & D
Day 4: Kibale National Park – Kampala
Morning drive back to Kampala with lunch en-route. Meal plan: B & L.
Chimpanzees Trekking Safari Inclusion and Exclusions:
Includes
- Transportation by a 4wd safari Land Cruiser
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees,
- Two Kibale Chimpanzee Permit
- Bigodi guided Nature walk
- Services of English speaking Driver/guide.
- En route lunches
Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.