3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking & Crater Lakes Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Kibale National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport by your professional safari guide. Travel west through Uganda's picturesque countryside, passing traditional villages, rolling hills, lush tea plantations, and fertile farmlands.
Enjoy scenic stopovers for photography before arriving in the charming town of Fort Portal, nestled beneath the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. After lunch, continue to Kibale National Park, one of Africa's most biodiverse rainforests and home to an incredible variety of wildlife.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a leisurely walk around the lodge or simply relax while listening to the sounds of the forest.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

After an early breakfast, head to the Kibale Visitor Centre for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the rainforest for your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Trek through lush tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities, listening for their calls echoing through the canopy before enjoying an unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, groom, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Kibale is also home to 13 primate species, including black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and olive baboons.
After lunch, explore the renowned Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided nature walk, where you may encounter vervet and colobus monkeys, sitatungas, butterflies, and over 200 bird species. Return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.

Main Destination:

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Crater Lakes Tour & Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Wake up to the peaceful sounds of the rainforest before enjoying breakfast at your lodge.
Before beginning your return journey, explore the spectacular Ndali-Kasenda Crater Lakes region, one of Uganda's hidden gems. Admire breathtaking panoramic views of volcanic crater lakes surrounded by rolling hills, tea estates, and lush vegetation, an ideal setting for photography and relaxation.
Afterward, begin your scenic drive back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping en route for lunch and refreshments. Arrive in the late afternoon or evening with unforgettable memories of Uganda's remarkable primate kingdom.

Activities
• Crater lakes excursion
• Scenic photography
• Tea plantation views
• Return journey through western Uganda.

Main Destination:

Ndali Kasenda Crater Lakes (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.