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 (Oct 23, 2024) - Kampala to Kibale National Park (Bigodi Swamp Walk)
Day 2 (Oct 24, 2024) - 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 tour, starting on Oct 23, 2024, in a group of two adults
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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.
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Option E1: $698 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $722 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $818 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge - Main House, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $719 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $743 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $839 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Kibale Forest Camp - Safari Tent, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $724 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $748 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $844 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Isunga Safari Lodge, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $852 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $876 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $972 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Crater Safari Lodge - Standard Cabanas, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E5: $921 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $945 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $1,041 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Crater Safari Lodge - Garden Luxury Chalet, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E6: $968 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $992 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $1,088 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Crater Safari Lodge - Lake View Luxury Chalet, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E7: $1,071 per adult for safari with Safari Van
, $1,095 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
, $1,191 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Kyaninga Lodge, Kibale
from Oct 23, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024 [Full Board]
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 (Oct 23, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Oct 24, 2024) - 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
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.
A professional driver/guide.
All Taxes and VAT.
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
International flights.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.
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.
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable
Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly
Once a tour is booked, its guaranteed to go, even if there is only single client for the entire trip
Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour
Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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