Uganda · Primate Tours

2-Day Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Trek with Bigodi Nature Walk

2 Days Round trip from Kibale Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience a guided trek to observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat
02 Explore Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary, home to diverse wildlife and vibrant bird species
03 Witness various primates like blue monkeys and baboons during nature walks
04 Enjoy the lush ecosystem and rich biodiversity of Kibale National Park

Explore Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda on this 2-day chimp trekking safari into the wilderness of one of the country's richest rainforest ecosystems. Enjoy the jungle as you search for chimpanzees and encounter other primates, birds, and diverse plant life along the way. The tour also includes a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary, known for its wet tropical forest habitat and varied wildlife.

Explore Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda on this 2-day chimp trekking safari into the wilderness of one of the country's richest rainforest ecosystems.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Kibale and Visit Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary

Early in the morning, drive to Kibale. You will arrive at your lodge in the early afternoon.
You will have lunch in Fort Portal town, then proceed to the park and check in at your lodge.
After lunch, visit Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary for a nature walk, which may give you the chance to see a variety of tree species found within the wet tropical forests, as well as different primates such as blue monkeys and baboons, along with a variety of birds.

Day 02

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale and Return to Kampala

After an early morning breakfast, assemble at your briefing point.
You will set off into the forest for the chimpanzee experience, where you will also have a chance to see the diversity of animal and plant species found within the forest.
Search for chimpanzees and other primates, including the black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys swinging through the dense forest, as well as a variety of bird species, butterflies, and many insects in close quarters.
After the chimpanzee experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch and then begin your journey back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport.