Uganda · Primate Tours

3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking Tour with Bigodi Swamp Walk

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

Embark on a Chimpanzee Tracking Adventure in Kibale Forest

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a nature hike through Kibale Forest
02 Spot playful chimpanzees and other rare primates
03 Walk through the wildlife-rich Bigodi Swamp
04 Marvel at colourful tropical birds and butterflies

Embark on a fun 3-day chimpanzee-tracking safari in Kibale Forest National Park. Hike along forest trails to spot playful chimpanzees in the treetops and keep an eye out for other rare and unique primates, birds, and insects. Continue with a nature walk through Bigodi Swamp, known for its rich wildlife and colourful tropical birds. This short Uganda getaway combines primate encounters, nature walks, and rewarding birdwatching.

Spot groups of playful chimpanzees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Kibale National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Kampala or Entebbe and begin your 6-hour drive to Kibale Forest National Park.
Have lunch en route and arrive in the afternoon.

Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Nature Walk

Begin your day with an early breakfast.
Report to the briefing area for the pre-tracking briefing by park staff and start your chimpanzee-tracking adventure.
Spot groups of playful chimpanzees. You will also see numerous primates, birds, and insects as you walk along the forest trails.
Return to your lodge for lunch.
Embark on an afternoon nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp. Bigodi Swamp is famous for its rare primates, including the black and white L'Hoest monkey, red colobus monkey, grey-cheeked colobus monkey, mangabey, vervet monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, and the baboon. You may get to see mammals like bush pigs, sitatungas, bushbucks, and otters. Primates like mongooses and chimpanzees also visit the Bigodi wetland from the Kibale Forest. Bigodi Swamp is a delight for birders too, as it has over 138 species of birds, including the famous great blue Turaco.

Rest overnight at your lodge.

Day 03

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, embark on your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe and have lunch en route.
Be dropped off at your accommodation in Kampala or at Entebbe Airport.