3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda
This 3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda is an excellent safari tour package in Uganda. The best chimpanzee tracking safari in Uganda or East African safaris is perfectly done in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest National Park is known as a capital for primates with more than 1500 chimpanzees, and Uganda has in total of about 5000 chimpanzees among others. The park is located in the western region of Uganda, approximately a 5 to 6-hour drive. The trip starts and ends in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
Highlight of the 3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park.
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park.
Day 3: Departure to Kampala.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park
On day 1 of the 3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda, you will be picked up by our safari driver guide from Entebbe Airport or your hotel and who will brief you about the 3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda. Then, set off to the western region of Uganda to Kibale National Park. You will drive via Mityana and a beautiful Fort Portal, where you will have your lunch. After lunch, proceed to the park. Arrive at the park in the evening, check in, rest, dinner, and overnight stay at Isunga lodge, Kibale Forest Camp, Turaco Treetops, Kyaninga Lodge.
Accommodation options in Entebbe include: Via Via hotel, 2 Friends Beach hotel, Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe, Golden Quest Hotel Entebbe, or Papyrus Guesthouse Entebbe.
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park.
On day 2 of the 3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda, you will wake up early, get prepared for chimpanzee tracking, and enjoy a delicious breakfast. You will be driven to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the chimpanzee trekking rules to follow while you’re with them. After the briefing, you will be led by the ranger on the forest trails in search of the habituated chimpanzees’ families. Other primates to see include Lhoest monkeys, Red colobus, blue monkeys, Vervet monkeys, and many more.
You will also be able to spot wild animals like sitatunga, golden cats, bush pigs, Mongoose, duikers, among others.
On finding them, you will be allowed one hour of observing them as you get to learn about their amazing lifestyle, behavior, feed, play, build their nest, as well as enjoy a photo shoot. Now they groom themselves, take photos. This activity can last between 2 to 5 hours, depending on their location in the jungle. After a great encounter with chimpanzees, return back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
Day 3: Departure for Kampala.
On the last day of the safari, you will have breakfast at leisure, check out of the lodge, and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey back to Kampala. Upon arrival in Kampala, your driver guide will drop you off at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of your choice, and this marks the end of the 3 Days Chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda.
Tour includes;
- Park entrance fee
- Kibale chimpanzee tracking permits
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
- Pick up and drop off in Entebbe
- A 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
- Drinking water
Tour excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Accommodation (Available on request)
- Meals
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, cigarettes, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, and tips, among others.
Tour Price
Starting From: USD 850 per person
Price discount will depend on the number of people
Contact us for a customized quote.