This 2 days Kibale forest experience will take you through watching our closest genetic relatives perform organised patterns of behaviour in their own community is often life-changing. This is a safari best suited for enthusiasts who are inclined on tracking chimpanzees and observing them up close in their natural habitat. There are quite a few other species of rare primates that belong here.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - (Apr 01, 2023) Kampala to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)
Day 2 - (Apr 02, 2023) Kibale National Park (Chimp Tracking) to Kampala
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour,
starting on Apr 01, 2023, in a group of two adults.
Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges).
Option E1 ($652 per person for safari with Safari Van, $676 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $775 per person for safari with Extended Land Cruiser)
- Apr 01, 2023 to Apr 02, 2023 at Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse - Main House, Kibale
Option E2 ($669 per person for safari with Safari Van, $694 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $792 per person for safari with Extended Land Cruiser)
- Apr 01, 2023 to Apr 02, 2023 at Kibale Forest Camp - Safari Tent, Kibale
Option E3 ($801 per person for safari with Safari Van, $826 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $924 per person for safari with Extended Land Cruiser)
- Apr 01, 2023 to Apr 02, 2023 at Crater Safari Lodge - Standard Cabanas, Kibale
Option E4 ($910 per person for safari with Safari Van, $934 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,034 per person for safari with Extended Land Cruiser)
- Apr 01, 2023 to Apr 02, 2023 at Crater Safari Lodge - Lake View Luxury Chalet, Kibale
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kampala to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)
You will be picked up around 7:00 am from Kampala (or Entebbe) by our Guide who will brief you about your tour and then depart for Kibale Forest National Park which will take around five and a half hours of drive.
Post Lunch you will be taken for Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk. This is a guided swamp walk that takes you closer seeing primates mostly monkeys, birds and butterflies. The wetland is a bird paradise with about 138 species and is best known for being home to the Great Blue Turaco.
This is a 2.5 - 3 hour walk and is a must for bird lovers. You will need good walking shoes since part of the walk is sometimes muddy. Hopefully, you will spot the elusive Sitatunga antelope and the Shoebill Stork. You will meet some of the primates here, even a chimpanzee at times. Other primate species include the black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed, l’Hoest’s and blue monkeys, and olive baboons. Also, Bushbucks and mongooses and many more can be found here. There is also an abundance of butterflies. Bigodi Sanctuary is located outside the park in Magombe Swamp.
Day 2 - Kibale National Park (Chimp Tracking) to Kampala
Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to spot them!
The park is popular for its primate’s population like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, red-cheeked monkeys and red-tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits.
An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning around 6:30 am. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will be transferred back to Kampala (or Entebbe).
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Kibale
Maps
Meals
Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Kampala to Kibale National Park takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (310 km)
Day 2 - Kibale National Park to Kampala takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (310 km)
Note : These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.
A professional driver/guide.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
This 2 days Kibale forest experience will take you through watching our closest genetic relatives perform organised patterns of behaviour in their own community is often life-changing. This is a safari best suited for enthusiasts who are inclined on tracking chimpanzees and observing them up close in their natural habitat. There are quite a few other species of rare primates that belong here.

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