3 days · Gorillas & Primates
Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest — the primate capital of East Africa — with a wetland walk at Bigodi.
Pictured above: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort on Lake Bunyonyi, where this safari starts and finishes. Photographs from the parks on this route are coming soon.
Trip highlights
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary guided walk
- Thirteen primate species in one forest
- Fort Portal tea country scenery
Day by day
To Kibale Forest
Drive through Fort Portal's tea estates to Kibale Forest, arriving for an evening briefing.
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi
Morning tracking with rangers to find a habituated chimpanzee community, then an afternoon community-run walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for monkeys, birds and butterflies.
Crater lakes and onward
A morning among the Ndali–Kasenda crater lakes before your onward transfer or return south.
Included
- Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Accommodation as described, or the closest equivalent available
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Park entrance and activity fees as listed
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and Uganda visa
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits unless explicitly listed
- Travel and medical insurance
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Price
From $—
Rates depend on season, group size and accommodation level. Request a quote and we will price it precisely, including any permits.
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