3 Day Chimp Tracking in Kibale.
The 3 Day Chimp Tracking in Kibale is a reward to the primate lovers because of the concentration of the primates in this dense tropical rain forest. This area had the high percentage of viewing chimpanzees in the wild than any other place in Africa or even the world. It is not only primates but the volcanic activity gives it authentic craters that have lakes and farmland as well as tea estates that make this a unique destination for those that advocate for go green and environmentalists. However, the safari starts and ends in Kampala.
Kibale Forest National Park:
Specifically known for its remarkable chimpanzee population, Kibale Forest allows visitors to go chimpanzee tracking and observe these primates in their natural habitat. It’s an enriching experience to learn about the behavior of these intelligent creatures and witness their interactions. However you will engage in more exciting activities like the Bigodi wetland swamp walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is a fascinating eco-tourism activity located near Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda. Furthermore, it is a community-based initiative that offers visitors a chance to explore the unique wetland ecosystem of Bigodi and encounter its diverse flora and fauna.
Highlights:
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park visit volcanoes caves
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi community Walk
Drive back to Kampala
Detailed guide
Day 1; Drive to Kibale forest National Park visit volcanoes caves:
You will be picked by our safaris Guide after an early morning breakfast, to leave Kampala City and drive towards Fort portal. Meanwhile, along the way you will see different fruit and vegetable markets, tea estates and scenic views. Yet you will be arriving in fort portal town late in the morning/early afternoon. Afterward, you will have to continue to Nyakasura for the cave and crater hike. This hike is mild as well as a starter for the chimpanzee tracking and what is special about this community tour is cultural history which is attached to this region.
Meanwhile, you will have a rewarding break at the top of one of the hills where you will have lunch. Immediately, after this activity drive towards Kibale Forest. You will arrive early evening in time for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Main Destination- Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Crater safari lodge / Kyaninga safari lodge.
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guest house/ Turaco tree tops.
Budget: Rweteera Safari Park
Meals plan;
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracing and Bigodi Community walk:
You will have a full breakfast, and then drive to the briefing or starting point for chimpanzee tracking. Upon arrival, you will be briefed and grouped in numbers of maximum 8 people but sometimes you can exclusively go alone but on rare occasions. Once you have located the chimpanzees, you will spend a valuable time of 1 Hour and then transfer to the picking point where you will be driven to your hotel for lunch.
However, you will have an option of spending a whole day with the chimpanzees in the forest at an extra top-up (Chimpanzee habituation). After lunch, you will then drive to Bigodi wetland a community wetland tour for the birding, people and animal walk. Meanwhile, this is less strenuous and full of community interaction experience.
The Community guide will then take you on a 1 to 2-hour walk depending on the interests. You will be able see different monkey species and lots of beautiful birds such as the Great Blue Turaco, women projects and the whole African community setting experience. Return later to your hotel in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Main Destination- Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Crater safari lodge / Kyaninga safari lodge.
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guest house/ Turaco tree tops.
Budget: Rweteera Safari Park
Meals plan;
Break first, lunch & Dinner
Water & fruits throughout
Day 3: Drive back to Kampala:
Breakfast at leisure, you will then drive back to Kampala for souvenir shopping and drop off at your preferred location.
Journey time: 5-6 Hours (Depending on activities involved, can be less or more).
Price Includes:
- Park fees (for non-residents).
- All activities (unless labeled as optional).
- All accommodation.
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional).
- All taxes/VAT.
- Roundtrip airport transfer.
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section).
- Drinking water (on all days).
Price Excludes:
- International flights (from/to home).
- Additional accommodation before and at end of the tour, if needed.
- Tips.
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
Thanks for your cooperation with bonobos African safari holidays…. we love to see you once more!!
