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Uganda Primates Tour
3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking - Kibale National Park
3-Day 2 Night Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Tour To Kibale National Park | 3-Day 2 Night Uganda Primates Tour , Uganda
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12th Feb
Overview
3 Days 2 Nights Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Trekking Safari – Uganda Primates Tour
Overview
The 3 Days 2 Nights Chimpanzee Trekking Safari to Kibale National Park is one of the best short primate tours in Uganda, offering an unforgettable encounter with chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat.
Known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” Kibale National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in Africa, including our closest relatives—the chimpanzees, sharing about 98–99% DNA with humans.
This safari combines chimpanzee tracking with a cultural and nature experience at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Why Choose This 3-Day Chimpanzee Safari?
- Short and perfect for limited travel time
- High success rate of seeing chimpanzees
- Rich primate diversity in one destination
- Birding and community experiences included
- Ideal add-on to Uganda gorilla trekking safaris
Safari Highlights
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
- Guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
- Scenic drive through western Uganda
- Opportunity to see multiple primate species
About Kibale National Park
Covering approximately 795 square kilometers, Kibale National Park is a tropical rainforest ecosystem rich in biodiversity.
The park is home to 13 primate species, including:
- Chimpanzees
- Red colobus monkeys
- Black-and-white colobus monkeys
- L’Hoest’s monkeys
- Grey-cheeked mangabeys
- Red-tailed monkeys
- Bushbabies and pottos
Nearby, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary offers excellent birding with over 300 bird species recorded.
Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Chimpanzee tracking takes place twice daily—morning or afternoon sessions.
After a briefing by park rangers, you will enter the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee groups.
Once located, you are allowed one full hour to observe them as they:
- Feed
- Groom each other
- Play and communicate
This is one of the most intimate wildlife experiences in Africa.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Depart from Kampala and drive west to Kibale National Park.
Enjoy scenic views of tea plantations, rural landscapes, and crater lakes along the way.
Arrive in the afternoon, check into your lodge, and relax.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Community Walk
Start early with breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing.
Proceed for chimpanzee tracking in the forest.
After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided community and nature walk.
Expect:
- Bird watching
- Cultural interactions
- Wetland scenery
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Return to Kampala
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala with scenic stopovers along the way.
Arrive in the evening, marking the end of your Uganda chimpanzee trekking safari.
What to Bring
- Rain jacket (forest weather can change quickly)
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Long-sleeved shirts and trousers
- Insect repellent
- Sun hat and sunscreen
Optional Safari Extensions
Enhance your experience by combining with:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park – Wildlife safari
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Gorilla trekking
- Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation
Tour Overview
Availability
Nov 18- Mar 17
Duration
3D/2N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Bigodi village walk
- Ground transport
- Bottled water in vehicle
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Excluded
- Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Tips to porters and driver/ guide
- Insurance
Itenary
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08:00 AM
Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Upon your arrival, a driver guide from Ultimate Wild Safaris will pick you from the airport or any place of your choice to start your trip to Kibaale Forest. You will start your drive to western Uganda through the beautiful green scenery through tea plantations. You will have a chance to interact with local people during the walk through the market after lunch. Thereafter you will have a one-hour drive to Kibale forest where you will be able to spot some monkeys, birds, and Baboons during the stopovers.Accommodation Category:
(Papaya Lake Lodge - Luxury option) (Chimpanzee Guest Cottages - Mid-Range option)
(Chimpanzee Guest House - Budget option) Travel Time : 6-7 Hours
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08:00 AM
Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking
Today you will have your breakfast at the lodge and prepare for your trip for a Chimpanzee walk. Kibale forest consist s of 13 primate species the only National park to see many types of monkeys like; the wonderful Red Columbus, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Black and white Columbus monkey, L’hoest monkey, and Chimpanzees. Here you will be able to see our cousins and the trip takes 3-4 hours to walk through the tropical rainforest with the experienced guide. After lunch, you will visit the Bigodi swamp walk to spot some monkeys and bird species and that takes you through grassland, small communities where the locals are very enthusiastic to shake hands with white people through coffee plantations and people's gardens to see how they do daily work.Accommodation Category:
(Papaya Lake Lodge - Luxury Option) (Chimpanzee Guest Cottages - Midrange Option),
(Chimpanzee Guest House - Budget Option) Meal Plan : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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10:00 AM
Return Back to Kampala
Today after breakfast, you will drive to Kampala and do a city tour where you will visit the numerous crafts markets, Kampala taxi park with hundreds of commuter taxis jam parked in a small park, visiting Kampala’s biggest Mosque that was sponsored by Late Muammar Gadhafi – the former President of Libya. You will have lunch in a nice restaurant of your choice in Kampala and a late flight back home.Journey Time: 6-7 Hours
Meal Plan : Breakfast & Lunch
"Kibale National Park is a beautiful area to view chimps and a huge variety of other wildlife. All the staff we encountered were polite and helpful"
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Customer Review
Joan Matt
24th Jun, 2021Kibale National Park is a beautiful area to view chimps and a huge variety of other wildlife. All the staff we encountered were polite and helpful