2-Day Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure in Kibale Forest

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

Drive to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Walk

Your journey begins with an early pick-up and a scenic drive westwards to Fort Portal, lasting about 4–5 hours. A lunch stop will be made in Fort Portal before continuing to Kibale Forest. In the afternoon, you will explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a guided nature walk. This swamp walk offers great opportunities to encounter several monkey species, such as the black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, blue monkeys, and the grey-cheeked mangabey. The area is also rich in bird species and butterflies. After the walk, you will check in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking & Return to Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, you will head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing at 8:00 am before setting off for chimpanzee trekking. The forest walk allows you to track these lively primates in their natural habitat while spotting other monkeys, birds, butterflies, and unique insects along the trails. After spending quality time with the chimpanzees, you will enjoy lunch and later embark on the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe, arriving in the evening.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.