This 3-day safari takes you into the heart of Kibale National Park, Uganda’s premier destination for chimpanzee tracking and often called the “Primate Capital of Africa.” The journey begins with a scenic drive to Kibale, followed by an afternoon Bigodi Swamp walk, where you’ll explore a lush jungle-like ecosystem teeming with monkeys, antelopes, bush pigs, and colorful birds. The highlight of the trip is an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience, guided by expert rangers through the forest to encounter habituated chimpanzee communities our closest living relatives, sharing 98% of human DNA. Along the way, you’ll also spot other primates like red colobus and grey-cheeked mangabeys, as well as forest elephants if you’re lucky. With comfortable accommodations and all inclusive meals, this short but immersive adventure is perfect for wildlife lovers seeking a deep connection with Africa’s primates.
3 DAY CHIMPANZEE TRACKING EXEPERIENCE
This 3-day safari takes you into the heart of Kibale National Park, Uganda’s premier destination for chimpanzee tracking and often called the "Primate Capital of Africa." The journey begins with a scenic drive to Kibale, followed by an afternoon Bigodi Swamp walk, where you'll explore a lush jungle-like ecosystem teeming with monkeys, antelopes, bush pigs, and colorful birds. The highlight of the trip is an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience, guided by expert rangers through the forest to encounter habituated chimpanzee communities our closest living relatives, sharing 98% of human DNA. Along the way, you'll also spot other primates like red colobus and grey-cheeked mangabeys, as well as forest elephants if you're lucky. With comfortable accommodations and all inclusive meals, this short but immersive adventure is perfect for wildlife lovers seeking a deep connection with Africa's primates.
Set off to Kibale National Park located in Southern Uganda. Lying just under four to five hours drive from
Kampala City, Kibale National park is famous for Chimpanzee trekking. wilderness and beauty with its
diversity of ecosystems. The park is also a home to 13 other primates like Red colobus monkey, Gray
cheeked mangabeys it also has over 300 species of birds.
In the afternoon after your lunch you will set off for Bigodi Swamp walk. Bigodi Swamp walk allows you
to experience this unique jungle like eco – system as you venture through it with your guide. you will
also be surprised with its wide range of bio diversity. There are primates such as Blue monkeys, Black
and white colobus, Red colobus, Vervet monkeys. it is also a home for mammals which include
Antelopes, Bush pigs, Bush bucks, Mongooses. Bigodi swamp its beauty is enhanced by thick colorful
flowering plants and trees, butterflies, primates, mammals it is a junglelike setting in an African Swamp.
Journey – 4,5 hours
Meal plan- Lunch, Dinner
Wake up to the beautiful sounds of birds and have early morning breakfast. Proceed to the park for
Chimpanzee trekking. In company of experienced and well informed rangers, you start a forest trek to
track the chimpanzee. These apes often live in groups and have been habituated to tolerate presence of
human beings. You will encounter these rather gentle giants, closest relatives of human beings still living
in the wild. Humans share up to 98% of genetic material with the chimpanzee. You will meet them as
they feed, play and jump through trees to give you a memorable experience of a lifetime. While you
enjoy chimpanzee trekking, you will also encounter lots of bird species, forest elephants (if lucky), and
up to 13 other primate species which have earned Kibale the name “Primate City of Africa”. The ranger
will explain everything about the chimpanzee and how they live with the local people, including how
tourism has impacted the local communities.
Meal plan-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation – included
After breakfast it will be time to head back to Kampala/Entebbe.
Accommodation for tonight is not inclusive in the programme. If you wish to depart tonight from
Entebbe Airport, make sure your flight is at 10 pm or later. If you would like us to book one (or more)
nights in Kampala or Entebbe, please let us know.
Journey -4,5 hours
Meal plan-Breakfast
Accommodation – Not included
