3 Days Kibale Uganda Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
This 3 Days Kibale Uganda Chimpanzee Tracking Safari: takes you to Kibale Forest National Park which is particularly rich in primates. This park hosts at least 60 mammal species with 13 species recorded. The park is also the most important stronghold of Ugandan red colobus, however, supports eight other diurnal primate species. Some of these include; vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys. Blue monkeys; Uganda mangabey, black and white colobus, olive baboons and chimpanzees. The park also contains over 375 bird species including 4 species not recorded in any other park.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Entebbe/Kampala – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will be picked by one of our representatives from Great Nest Image Safaris. Later, you will drive to the Western part of Uganda to Kibale National Park. You will have a stopover in Fort portal for lunch and afterwards, continue with your journey. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge to freshen up and later you can opt for a nature walk in the forest. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation
- Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Meals & Drinks
- Full board
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking-Nature walk
After an early morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters. While here, you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while doing chimpanzee trekking. Later, you will start your search for the chimpanzees within the park. However, this activity can take you half a day depending on the movements of these primates. In fact, these are our closest relatives sharing 98% of their DNA with that of the human beings. There are also other primates in the area and some of these include; the golden monkeys, baboons. L’Hoest monkey, white and black Colobus, red Colobus, blue monkeys, etc. Other animals to watch include; forest elephants unique from the common type and giant forest hogs.
Additionally, the park is one of the great rain forests in Africa and has the largest community of chimpanzees consisting of 1-100 individuals. Later after lunch, you will take a guided nature walk to Bigodi swamp sanctuary. This is a good site for birders and here watch out for the Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Gonolek, herons, kingfishers, etc. Other primate species to view include; the bush pigs, baboons, bush bucks, not to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation
- Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Meals & Drinks
- Full board
Day 3: Depart to Kampala/Entebbe
You will have your breakfast and later start off the journey back to. You will also have a stopover for lunch and then proceed with your journey to Kampala/Entebbe.
End of safari tour
Best time to visit
The park can be visited throughout the year and all the activities can be enjoyed any time of the year.
Permits
In Uganda, chimpanzee tracking is basically done throughout the year and the Chimpanzee permit goes for $200 per person.
Activities
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Nature walks
Optional activities
Hiking
There is a hike that traverses the length of the park whereby each night you can sleep in a different area outside of the park. There is also plenty of day-hikes near or in the park. While here, you to enjoy the various aspects of the Kibale Forest and the surrounding area.
Amabere Caves experience
Named after the live stalactite formation Amabere ga Nyinamwiru which supposedly resembles the twin breasts of a woman. The main cave is very small, more of an exaggerated overhang. Besides, it is supported by several pillar-like formations of connected stalactites and stalagmites. Alongside it, you can stand on the moss-covered rocks behind a power small waterfall. While here, you can watch the ice-cold water plunge down right in front of you.
Lake Saka
This is generally the largest water body in the immediate vicinity of Fort Portal. The Lake is not strictly speaking crater lake, but rather a flooded valley dammed by a crater. It is also one of the few lakes in the area to support fish large enough for commercial harvesting. In addition, it is reputedly safe to swim in.
Rweetera cluster
Circular walking trail that follows the rim of Lake Nyabikere from the Frog at Kibale is one of the most popular activities. Black-and-white colobus and other monkeys are often encountered. In addition, a varied selection of resident birds such as Ross’s turaco, pygmy goose. Black-crowned night heron, great blue turaco to mention but a few. Another attractive walk follows the drivable track from Rweetera to emerge on the Kasenda Road south of Lake Nkuruba. There are also great views over the three crater lakes from Mpurumu Hill to the south of this track.
The Nakayima witch’s tree
This is a cultural and traditional worship site that you can visit on the way to Kibale. Commonly called the Witch’s Tree it is on top of a hill with great views. It is also used by Ugandans who come and appeal to the spirits in the case of illness, infertility, diseases, relationships, etc.
Bigodi Cultural Centre
Opposite Bigodi swamp walk office, is a small museum displaying traditional clothes, grinding stones, musical instruments, etc. It also offers a sedate alternative for those who don’t feel like doing the walk.
Mpanga Falls
This impressive waterfall is formed by the Mpanga River as it tumbles over the rim of the 1,200m Mount Karubaguma some 15km before emptying into Lake George. Estimated to be about 50m high, the waterfall is enclosed by a steep gorge and supports a lush cover of spray forest.
Number of Days
3 Days/2 Nights
Included
- Park entry fees
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation including fuel
- All activities (included in the itinerary)
- All accommodation (included in the itinerary)
- Meals at the lodge
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip/Airport transfer
- Bottled drinking water
Excluded
- International flights
- Personal items
- Extra Meals
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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