Uganda · Primate Tours

3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Kibale National Park from Kampala

3 Days Round trip from kibale Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Meet chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat
  • 02 Enjoy a serene walk in the Bigodi swamp
  • 03 Observe the rich diversity of birdlife, plant life and animal life
  • 04 Explore the gorgeous crater lakes of Ndali

Embark on this short adventurous tour through Kibale National Park to watch chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat. Enjoy a peaceful walk in the Bigodi swamp with the local Batwa community, observe the varied birdlife, and explore the gorgeous crater lakes of Ndali. This 3-day experience combines primate tracking, nature, and community encounters in one of Uganda's most rewarding forest destinations.

Listen for the chimpanzees' calls as you trace them through the high canopy of the Kibale tropical rainforest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Kibale National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Kampala to Kibale Chimpanzee Forest

  • After breakfast, connect with your tour guide in Kampala, who will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Kibale, with lunch en route.
2
Day 02

Chimp Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

  • Rise early for breakfast before meeting the rangers for a briefing. Then, begin the morning chimp tracking session from the headquarters.
  • Listen for the chimpanzees' calls as you trace them through the high canopy of the Kibale tropical rainforest.
  • In the afternoon, go for an enjoyable Bigodi walk to spot birds and meet the local community.

Dinner and overnight at your camp/lodge.

3
Day 03

Return from Kibale National Forest to Kampala

  • Have a relaxed breakfast before driving back to Kampala, where your safari ends.
Kibale Chimpanzee Forest, Bigodi swamp, crater lakes of Ndali

Where this trip takes you

Kibale Chimpanzee Forest, Bigodi swamp, crater lakes of Ndali

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from kibale 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Rhino tracking
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking African tour guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Boat rides
  • Cultural tours
  • All activities mentioned

What's Not Included

  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Rhino tracking
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Boat rides
  • Cultural tours
  • All activities mentioned

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
kibale
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in kibale.

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