2-Day Chimp Trekking In Kibale Forest Uganda Primates Safari

The 2-Day Chimp Trekking in Kibale Forest Uganda Primates Safari that will take you to Kibale Forest National Park for Chimp trekking which is the main attraction. It also involves optional bird watching, a nature walk through the Bigodi Swamp area, a visit to a community in the area, or a visit to one of the crater lakes.

2-Day Chimp Trekking In Kibale Forest Uganda Primates Safari Highlights

• Chimp trek
• A nature walk in Bigodi swamp
• Community walk
• Cultural tour

 

2-Day Chimp Trekking In Kibale Forest Uganda Primates Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Kibale Forest National Park

We will depart Kampala after your breakfast and head westwards to Fort Portal town. The drive will take about 4 -5 hours. We will have lunch in Fort Portal and continue to Kibale where you will go for either a community walk or visit the beautiful Crater lakes region for a spectacular view. Dinner and overnight will be at your reserved lodge.

• Luxury: Ndali lodge/Primate lodge/Kibale forest/Kyaninga lodge                                                   
• Moderate: Mountains of the moon/Kibale forest camp
• Budget: Rwenzori travelers/Kibale forest camp/Chimpanzee forest guest house
• Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chimp tracking and nature walk

After breakfast, you will report to the Kanyancyu Tourist Centre at 08.00 am for a briefing before trekking the chimps in the forest. The park is only accessible on foot and the walk will provide you with the opportunity to also see a variety of other primates and animals as well as birds, and a variety of butterflies, and other insects.  You will have lunch and in the afternoon go set off on a return journey to Kampala arriving late in the afternoon. No meals and accommodation are provided.

This safari package includes;

• Transportation (type of car ) 4WD min van with pop-up roof for excellent safari view.
• Chimp permit.
• All fuel for the trip.
• Driver/guide.
• Guide ranger fees.
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
• All activities are described in the itinerary.
• The Park fee is according to the program.
• Meals are according to the program.

However, the package excludes:  Personal Expenses like: tobacco, telephone, drinks, laundry, porter fee, personal insurance, Visa, and tips to guides

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Kibale Forest National Park – The Primate Capital of East Africa

Kibale Forest National Park is the centerpiece of the 2-Day Chimp Trekking in Kibale Forest Uganda Primates Safari, offering an unmatched opportunity to encounter our closest relatives—the chimpanzees—in their natural habitat. Located in western Uganda, this tropical rainforest is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 13 other primate species, including red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.

During this short yet immersive safari, visitors enjoy a guided chimpanzee tracking expedition, venturing deep into the forest with experienced rangers. The trek provides a chance to observe chimps as they feed, play, groom, and communicate—an unforgettable wildlife encounter.

In addition to the primate experience, the safari includes a visit to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation area teeming with birdlife and biodiversity. This 2-day itinerary is perfect for travelers with limited time seeking a rich, educational, and exciting primate experience in the heart of Uganda’s wilderness.

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