Every Friday we have a departure! Ideal for a long weekend of adventure. If you have your own group or a romantic getaway for 2 then you can choose your own departure date.
Meet and greet the famous chimpanzees of Kibale National Park. Kibale Forest is one of the best places in Uganda to see wild chimpanzees. Thanks to habituation the chimpanzees lost their natural fear of humans and can be approached very closely.
Kibale National Park is also a very good place to observe smaller primates like the black and white colobus, the red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey and the rare l’Hoest monkey. Also nocturnal primates like the Thomas’s galago can be seen.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bigodi Swamp during a 3 hours wetland walk. With over 200 bird species, 8 primate species, mammals like bushpig, bushbuck and the very shy and endangered sitatunga, many reptiles plus an uncounted number of trees, shrubs and vines. This is a wonderful place to be!
Safari Schedule: Kibale Forest National Park
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Begin your journey with a morning departure from Kampala or Entebbe, traveling west through Uganda’s scenic countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills. Enjoy scheduled comfort stops along the way. Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park in the afternoon and check in at your selected lodge, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, allowing time to relax or take in the forest atmosphere. An optional guided evening nature walk may be arranged depending on arrival time.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting out on a guided chimpanzee tracking experience. Accompanied by expert rangers, trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee families while observing other primates, birds, and forest flora.
In the afternoon, proceed to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided swamp walk. This community-managed wetland is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including numerous bird species, monkeys, and unique plant life, offering excellent opportunities for nature photography and cultural interaction.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
Following breakfast, depart Kibale Forest National Park and begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views along the route with optional stops for refreshments and souvenirs. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari
hat has this trip to offer?
- Staying in Kibale Forest Camp (part of Nature Lodges).
- You can choose “Lazy” camping (the tent is ready and fully equipped, showers and toilets are shared) or a room in the Lodges.
- All accommodation is on BB basis.
- All transport is in Toyota Hiace with a pop-up roof and for everybody a comfortable window seat.
- Visit the Chimpanzees (USD $250, included in the price).
- Bigodi swamp walk, organized by the local community.
- A whole day with researchers following the Chimps. It is called the Habituation Experience. Then it is not possible to do the Chimp walk and the Bigodi swamp walk. You have to pay an extra USD $50 for this activity.
Pricing details – Included/Not included
Chimp Walk Guarantee: We sell our tours with a Chimp Walk. If they are not available for a tour, cancelling is free of charge and any money paid in advance will be refunded.
Not included in the price for this trip
- Drinks
- Tips
- Porters
- Laundry service
- Visa (Uganda)
- Any other personal interests
- The first and last night in Uganda
- Optional – Chimp Habituation Experience ($50 extra per person)
Transport
We use our own cars and drivers. The cars are well maintained and our drivers are experienced and English speaking Ugandans. If necessary we can also hire other cars.