3 Days Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Trekking Tour
The 3 Days Kibale National Park Tour is an ideal package for tourists interested in trekking the Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park. Situated on the western side of Uganda, Kibale Forest National Park extends for over 79500 hectares of mainly Tropical rainforest and is home to at least 13 species of primates including the largest population of our closest living relatives. The 3 Days Kibale National Park Tour mainly focuses of trekking the Chimpanzees but also offers chances of encountering other primates such as L’Hoests monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, pottos, blue monkeys and bush babies among others as well as other mammals like elephants, buffaloes, bush pigs, bushbucks and duikers. Also, expect to see part of the 325 species of birds that include black bee-eaters, African pitta, yellow-spotted Nicator and crowned eagles among others.
Chimpanzees in Kibale forest National Park
What to expect during the 3 Days Kibale National Park Tour
• Hours of trekking that culminates in spending one hour with the Chimpanzees.
• The relaxing Bigodi wetland walk.
• A chance to spot several forest and wetland bird species.
• Smooth ride with our 4X4 Vehicle.
• Visit to Nakayima Ancestral Tree.
Itinerary highlights of the 3 days Kibale National Park tour
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon nature walk.
- Day 3: Departure.
Detailed itinerary of the 3 days Kibale National Park tour
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
After your breakfast at the Hotel/Guesthouse in Kampala or Entebbe, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park by road through Mityana, Mubende, Kyenjojo and Fort Portal Towns. You will have two stopovers during this journey and the first is in Mubende at the Nakayima tree while the second at Fort Portal Town for your mouth-watering lunch.
Before entering the Park, branch off at the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru stalactite and stalagmites to learn about its scientific and cultural formation but the latter will blow your mind. Also, proceed to the nearby Crater Lakes and head to the booked Lodge to freshen up, have dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner.
Travel time: 5-6 hours.
Accommodation options;
• Budget: Rwenzori View Guesthouse
• Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse or Chimps Nest.
• Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge or Primates Lodge
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon nature walk
On the day you are trekking the Chimpanzees, you are obviously anxious and excited. However, feel relaxed and start the day with breakfast and move or be driven to Kanyanchu for registration and briefing on what to do and not do during trekking. Start this riveting wildlife experience at 8:00 am and after 30 minutes to 3 hours, be introduced to the Chimpanzee family with whom you will spend one hour.
Chimpanzee Tracking
After the one hour spent with the Chimpanzee community, return to the Lodge for lunch and relaxation as you wait for the next activity. For birding enthusiasts, the afternoon will be dedicated to you where you will be undertaking a nature walk in Bigodi wetland Sanctuary. This site in addition to offering shelter to unique species such as the Papyrus gonolek and papyrus swamp warblers is also a home to some primate species. Later return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation options;
• Budget: Rwenzori View Guesthouse
• Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse or Chimps Nest.
• Luxury: Crater Safari Lodge or Primates Lodge
Day 3: Departure
Have breakfast and return to Kampala for a brief city tour.
End of your 3 days Kibale National Park tour
Inclusions
• Chimpanzee trekking permit.
• Meals including the en-route ones.
• A full-time English speaking guide.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Two nights’ accommodation.
• Bottled water.
• Relevant Government taxes.
• Ground transportation with 4WD Vehicle.
• Park entrance fees.
Exclusion
• Personal expenses like tips, beverages, buying souvenirs, laundry fees and telephone fees.
• International Airfares.
• Ugandan Visa fees.
Chimpanzee trekking guidelines
• Maintain a distance of 8 meters when viewing chimpanzees.
• Trekkers have to be 15 years and above.
• Spend only one hour with the Chimpanzees once spotted.
• Tourists with flu or cough should not trek the Chimpanzees to avoid spreading the mentioned diseases.
• Non-flash cameras are allowed for taking photos.
• A maximum of 6 persons can visit a chimpanzee community each day.
What to carry for the 3 days Kibale National Park tour
• Backpack.
• Gardening gloves.
• Safari hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Hiking boots.
• Rain jacket.
• Safari pants.
• Long-sleeved shirts.
• Non-flash camera.
• Binoculars.
• Sweater.