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3 Days: Chimpanzee Tracking Package

Africa Awaits

Designed for travellers who want to experience the thrill of trekking through lush tropical forests to meet our closest relatives in the wild. Uganda is one of the best places in Africa for chimpanzee tracking, offering high success rates and multiple locations.

“In the Company of Chimps”

Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park (Western Uganda)
Style: Mid-range or luxury, private or group
Best Time to Visit: Year-round (best months: June–Sept & Dec–Feb)
Tracking Success Rate: Over 95% in Kibale
Permit Fee: Included (USD 200 per person)

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala
Drive through scenic landscapes: tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural villages (approx. 5–6 hours)
Arrive in Fort Portal for lunch and town tour (optional)
Late afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (home to over 200 bird species and monkeys)
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest (e.g. Turaco Treetops, Primate Lodge, Isunga Lodge)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

Early breakfast and transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre
Briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers
Enter the forest with guides to track a habituated chimpanzee group
Experience 1 hour with the chimpanzees — observe their play, grooming, feeding, and vocalizations

Optional afternoon activity:
- Community walk
- Crater lake visit
- Birding tour
Overnight: Same lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Return to Kampala / Entebbe

Leisurely breakfast with views of the forest
Optional stop at a tea plantation or roadside markets
Return drive to Entebbe or Kampala (arrive late afternoon/evening
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Package Inclusions:

  • 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person (USD 200)
  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
  • 2 nights’ accommodation (mid-range or luxury)
  • Meals as specified
  • Park entrance fees
  • Bigodi Wetland walk
  • Drinking water during travel

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX): Spend up to 4 hours with chimps (Permit: USD 250)
  • Add Queen Elizabeth NP safari (tree-climbing lions, boat cruise)
  • Combine with Gorilla trekking in Bwindi for a 5–7 day primate safari
  • Include Rwenzori hiking or crater lake walks in Fort Portal

What to Bring:

  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirt and trousers
  • Hiking shoes with good grip
  • Rain jacket
  • Binoculars
  • Insect repellent
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera (no flash photography)