Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Kibale Forest National Park
Overview
Kibale National Park is a tropical rain forest supporting Uganda Wildlife and a deciduous dry forest on the other side with woodland and Savannah on its rift valley floor.
Kibale Forest National Park covers the size of about 795km2 and is host to many species which include: about 13 primate species altogether adding to 60 mammal species, over 375 bird species and almost 351 tree species.
Highlights
- Day 1: Kampala – Fort Portal Town – Kibale forest
- Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 3: Kibale National Park- Kampala/Entebbe
2022 – May 2023 prices per person
| Accommodation category | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax |
| Upmarket | $1778 | $1611 | $1528 | $1469 | $1434 |
| Mid-range | $1514 | $1348 | $1264 | $1202 | $1133 |
| Budget | $1076 | $908 | $829 | $762 | $730 |
Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala – Kibale forest
You will be picked up from an agreed location in Kampala or Entebbe after breakfast to transfer to Fort portal/Kibale Forest National Park. This park gives you the opportunity to see some of the unique species of Uganda wildlife. Lunch is en-route arrive Kibale in the evening to check in refresh have dinner and rest early to prepare well for the forest experience the next day.
Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge Kibale – luxury rooms (High end Lodge) or Primate Lodge – standard rooms (moderate Lodge) or Rwenzori View Guest House (Budget Lodge)
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 2: Kibale National Park
After breakfast go to the park headquarters for briefing about the park rules and the chimpanzees. Thereafter proceed into the forest to search for the habituated Chimpanzees.
The search lasts between 2-4hours depending on how far they have gone into the forest in search for food. Other primates to see are: Vervet Monkeys, olive baboons,grey cheeked mangabey plus the black and white Colobus among others. Return to the lodge to relax and after lunch go for a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Bigodi is host to over 138 bird species, several primates like the Black and white Colobus monkey, blue monkey, grey cheeked mangabey and the red tailed monkeys. The Bigodi wetland nature walks are an initiative of the local community and are therefore a direct way of giving back to the community.
Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge Kibale – luxury rooms (High end Lodge) or Primate Lodge – standard rooms (moderate Lodge) or Rwenzori View Guest House (Budget Lodge)
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3: Kibale National Park – Entebbe
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and head out to see the crater Lakes of Ndali and the “top of the world”- the views are breath taking here. Full of memories of Uganda’s captivating primates that consist of a wider population of Uganda wildlife we will depart Kibale area.
Have lunch en route with a chance to savor some of Uganda’s home grown tropical fruits in season. Continue to be dropped off at an agreed location in Kampala or Entebbe.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch
End of safari
This Safari Package Includes
- An English speaking driver/guide
- Ground transport
- 2 nights accommodation
- 1 chimpanzee permit per person
- A taste of Uganda’s tropical fruit along the way.
- A nature walk in Ndali area
- Bigodi nature walk experience
- Ranger fees
- Meals as indicated against each day
- Bottled water
The Safari Exclusions
The expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, soda/alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, and porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills.