Kibale National Park is an acknowledged primate hub. Situated in southern Uganda, the park is a habitat to over 1000 individual chimpanzees, and 12 other primate species including baboons and the various kinds of monkeys. The Kanyanchu primate walk is the major highlight of this safari – you get to encounter the park’s many primate species. A chimpanzee trekking excursion, guided nature walk, bird watching adventure and a community visit, are some of the activities you will enjoy while on this safari.

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Kibale National Park – guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Stop At: Kibale Forest National Park - Chimpanzee Tracking, Fort Portal Uganda
The adventure begins when you embark on a drive to Southern Uganda – the location of Kibale National Park. When you stop in Fort Portal town for lunch, you will use the opportunity to visit to the ‘Amabere ga nyina mwiru’ caves, the Karambi royal tombs and Omukama’s palace. When you arrive at the park, you will take out some time to unwind and then embark on a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Kanyanchu primate walk – chimp trekking – birding excursion

Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kasese Uganda
The day’s main adventure will be the Kanyanchu primate walk. You will embark on a guided quest for the 13 primate species found in the park. The highlight of the excursion however will be a chimpanzee trekking excursion. You will encounter one of the habituated chimp families and then go ahead to see the various monkey species. In the afternoon, you will go for a birding excursion along the boardwalk trail and the various viewing platforms in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The area has over 138 bird species.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Community visit – return to Kampala – end of safari

Stop At: Airport Transfer Entebbe, Kampala Uganda
You will go for a village walk in the morning and then embark on your journey back to Kampala in the early afternoon. You will enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside, the steep terraces, rugged hills and massive tea plantations. Your safari will end when your guide drops you at your choice location in the capital.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate