Our 3 Days Uganda Chimpanzee Tracking Tour will take you to Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda, the conservation area has a high concentration of primates 13 species can be found here it is however notable for the Chimpanzee these are scientifically proven to share up to 98%of the human DNA, they are characterized by their social behaviour, intelligence and having the ability to use tools, Chimpanzee nest in the tree canopies and are herbivores. Enquire Now The forest is one of the last remaining few places in the tropical rainforest. It supports quite a good number of tree species largest in Kabarole district, the neighbouring environment is surrounded by angelic crater lakes.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
You will be welcomed by our company representative who will transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park, driving through the ever green rolling vegetative cover and hills is amazing, the ride is always very scenic and as you approach the forest nature always welcomed you, the standing roadside olive baboons are not to miss, it takes approximately 5 hours drive to reach, checking in at the lodge for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Kyaniga Lodge
Midrange: Turaco Tree Tops
Best Budget: Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and The Bigodi Swamp Walk
Morning breakfast after which we will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing, on the does and donuts while with the primates, led through by the Uganda wildlife authority in a group you will begin the tracking, it takes 2 -3 hours in the trees look out for other species like the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons, red colobus monkeys. The Chimps are so loud with their charter sound as you approach them, you are allowed an hour to take pictures and return to meet your guide, lunch at the lodge and an afternoon Bigodi swamp walk, the marshy area boasts bird species including more primates you might have missed in the forest. Dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Kyaniga Lodge
Midrange: Turaco Tree Tops
Best Budget: Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Day 3: Departure
Morning tea or coffee after which we will return to Kampala or Entebbe for departure, depending on your flight time one can book a day room or enjoy the nightlife of Kampala.
Tour includes
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan.
- Accommodation.
- All ground transfers inclusive of Fuel.
- English speaking guide.
- Chimpanzee permit.
Excludes
- Visas and air tickets.
- Meals and drinks non mentioned in the itinerary.
- Extra expenses incurred as a result of personal delays.
- Gratuities.
- Laundry services.