3 Day Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

Depart from Kampala or Entebbe for a scenic drive to Kibale National Park. Pass through vibrant tea plantations and rural towns like Mubende and Fort Portal, with a stop for lunch en route at a local restaurant in Fort Portal. Check into your lodge. After settling in, head to the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. Spot diverse birdlife (e.g., Great Blue Turaco) and primates like red colobus monkeys, with local guides sharing insights about the community-run conservation project. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relax under the stars, listening to the sounds of the rainforest.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking that starts at 8:00 AM. Join a small group (maximum 8 people) led by expert Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers to track a habituated chimpanzee troop. The trek lasts 2-3 hours through lush forest trails, offering a 95%+ chance of encountering chimps. Spend one hour observing their fascinating behaviors-grooming, playing, or foraging. Return to the lodge for lunch and some downtime. Optionally, enjoy a guided forest walk to spot other primates (e.g., black-and-white colobus, L'Hoest's monkey) or relax at your lodge, soaking in views of the Ndali-Kasenda crater lakes.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, visit a local community near Bigodi for a 2-hour cultural tour. Engage with the Batoro or Bakiga people, learning about their traditions, crafts (e.g., basket weaving), and coexistence with the park's ecosystem. Purchase handmade souvenirs to support local artisans. Depart Kibale at 11:00 AM for Kampala (5-6 hour drive, approximately 340 km) via the Fort Portal-Mubende route. This scenic route passes through rolling hills and rural landscapes, with a stop for lunch at a restaurant.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch