3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Semuliki NP

• 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

After an early morning breakfast, depart from Kampala or Entebbe for Kibale National Park on a scenic 5–6-hour drive through Uganda’s countryside. The journey passes through rural villages, lush forests, rolling hills, and expansive tea plantations.
You will stop in Fort Portal town for lunch, a charming region known for its crater lakes, cultural heritage, and beautiful landscapes at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. After lunch, continue to Kibale National Park, proceed to your lodge Kibale Forest Camp for check-in, relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

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:

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

Chimpanzee trekking in kibale national park

After an early breakfast, transfer to the visitor center at Kibale Np for briefing before your chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you’ll step into the dense tropical rainforest, following narrow forest trails and listening carefully for chimpanzee calls echoing through the canopy. Trekking time typically ranges from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the chimpanzees’ movements that morning. Explore the rainforest in search of chimpanzees while spotting other primates, birds, and unique forest wildlife along the way. When the chimpanzees are finally located, the forest suddenly comes alive. You are allowed one full hour with the chimpanzee community, observing them at close but respectful distance. Watch as they feed, groom one another, swing effortlessly through the branches, care for their young, and communicate using vocal calls and gestures.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, drive to Ruwenzori View Guesthouse.

Main Destination:

Semuliki National Park

Best Time To Go December to March and June to August (Dry and early Wet seasons)

High Season June to September (But it is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Ruwenzori View Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Semuliki NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Sempaya Hot Springs Visit – Return To Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, visit the famous Sempaya Hot Springs, the highlight of Semuliki Np. Enjoy a guided forest walk to explore the park’s unique lowland tropical ecosystem before visiting the Male and Female Hot Springs
•Male Hot Spring (Bintente): This powerful geyser has boiling water several meters into the air. The force and temperature of the water demonstrate the geothermal activity beneath the earth’s surface.
•Female Hot Spring (Nyasimbi): This is a bubbling pool of boiling water where visitors can safely boil eggs or bananas in just a few minutes. Your guide will demonstrate this traditional activity, which has become a unique highlight for visitors.
. The visit usually takes about 1.5–2 hours including walking time. After the excursion, begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe with a lunch stop in Fort Portal, arriving in the evening to conclude your 3-day rainforest adventure.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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