Uganda · Primate Tours

3-Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour in Kibale with Bigodi Swamp Walk

3 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Meet chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat
  • 02 Explore the three beautiful crater lakes with beautiful scenery
  • 03 Enjoy a serene walk in Bigodi Swamp and observe its rich diversity of birdlife
  • 04 Share an African lunch cuisine at Tinka's homestead

Sign up for this short adventurous tour through Kibale National Park to watch chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat. Take a peaceful walk in the Bigodi swamp with the local community, see the varied birdlife, and explore the gorgeous crater lakes of Ndali.

Sign up for this short adventurous tour through Kibale National Park to watch chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat.

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, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Kibale National Park and Crater Lakes Walk

  • Transfer to the primates' capital of the world, Kibale National Park, for your chimpanzee tracking experience.
  • Pass through Kampala and continue along a scenic route of beautiful hills and landscapes, with views of local people going about their daily lives.
  • Stop for lunch in Fort Portal town before proceeding for check-in at Kibale Forest Camp.
  • In the evening, enjoy a crater lake walk and discover the three beautiful crater lakes with beautiful scenery. Your walking guide will share interesting stories about the communities around the area.

Have dinner and an overnight stay at Primate Lodge later in the evening.

2
Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

  • After an early morning breakfast, meet your guide, who will transfer you to the tourist briefing area at Kanyanchu.
  • Here, you will be briefed on the chimpanzee tracking process, and later head into the forest in search of the chimps. Along the way, you are likely to encounter different animal and bird species.
  • In the afternoon, continue to Tinka's homestead, where you will be served an African lunch cuisine.
  • Proceed for an evening swamp walk in the wetlands of Bigodi Sanctuary. Here, you are most likely to encounter different bird species, which may include the rare papyrus Gonolek.
  • Return for dinner and an overnight stay at Primate Lodge - Full Board.
3
Day 03

Crater Lakes Walk and Transfer to Kampala

  • Go out for a fascinating walk around the crater lakes, passing through tea plantations with spectacular views of the landscape.
  • Later, return to the lodge and prepare for your transfer back to Kampala after breakfast.
  • As soon as you arrive in Kampala, your guide will drive you to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.
Kibale National Park rainforest, Bigodi swamp wetlands, crater lakes of Ndali

Where this trip takes you

Kibale National Park rainforest, Bigodi swamp wetlands, crater lakes of Ndali

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals as specified in the itinerary (hotels in Kampala or Entebbe are B&B)
  • Drinks as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
  • All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, inclusive of fuel
  • Activities as indicated in the itinerary
  • All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees
  • Chimpanzee permits per person as specified in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • Chimpanzee tracking is subject to the availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day and 6 per chimpanzee track per half day.
  • Any chimpanzee permits need to be paid for upfront when booking. As soon as funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase them.
  • Chimpanzee permits cannot be held with the Uganda Wildlife Authority in advance of payment - they are only secured once fully paid for.
  • Chimpanzee permits are always 100% non-transferable and non-refundable.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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