Kibale National Park: 2-Days Chimpanzee Tracking Tour
ID: GYG903039-1416168
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
2 days
Description
Embark on a 2-day safari to Kibale National Park and track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Explore the park's rainforest on a guided safari to observe the park's other 13 species of primates.
Embark on a 2-day safari to Kibale National Park, home to a variety of primates. Track chimpanzees in their natural habitat and observe them up close.
Day 1: Kampala to Kibale National Park
Depart from Kampala and drive to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival to the Park, check into your accommodation and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, go on a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. 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. Later drive back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight
Day 2: Kibale National Park to Kampala
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park for a chimpanzee tracking experience. Follow your guide through the forest and observe the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. 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!
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before driving back to Kampala for your drop off
Highlights
- Get up close to our closest genetic relatives in their natural habitat
- Track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, one of Africa's primate hubs
- Observe the chimpanzees in their natural habitat and learn about their behavior
- Explore the park's vast Tropical rain Forest on a guided safari
- Discover the parks 13 species of primates, including the rare red colobus monkey
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect against insects
Tracking starts early in the morning, be prepared to start on time
The forest can be wet, waterproof clothing is recommended
Keep a safe distance from the chimpanzees and follow the guide's instructions
INCLUDED
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Accommodation and Meals
- Bigodi Community Visit
- Bigodi swamp Walk
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
