The chimpanzee trekking safari tour takes you to Kibale Forest National Park, home to over 1500 chimpanzees and 12 more primate species. It offers the best chimpanzee viewing experience, and a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland. Have the opportunity to spot olive baboons, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys and over 375 bird species including the Great Blue Turaco, White-browed coucal, black and white casqued hornbill.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- A guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland
- Bird sighting & Photography
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking / Guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland
Day 3: Return to Kampala OR Entebbe for Departure
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Travel to Kibale Forest National Park
Meet your driver guide and depart for Kibale Forest National Park (+/- 6hrs).
Enjoy the scenic views of the local people, Homesteads & farmlands, crater lakes, lush tea plantations as well as views of the Rwenzori mountains on a clear day. Transfer to your lodge (HB)
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking / Bigodi nature walk
Transfer to park HQ for a pre tracking briefing before you start your trek in search of the Chimpanzees. The forest is also home to other primate species including grey-cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest monkeys, red colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, bushbabies, black and white colobus monkeys, birds as well as flora & fauna.
Depart in search of the chimpanzee groups, and when found, spend 1 hour with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they feed, play, take care of their young and groom.
Later, visit Bigodi Wetland for a guided nature walk with mammals like Sitatunga & Duikers, primates & birds including the Great Blue Turaco. The walk will also take you through the local homesteads.
Transfer to your lodge (FB)
Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe / Departure
Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe to your residence OR to Airport for your connecting flight back home. (Breakfast only)
END OF SAFARI
