About This Journey
A focused short break built around Kibale Forest National Park, home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Chimpanzee tracking and a swamp walk are paired with a scenic crater lake hike around Fort Portal's volcanic landscape.
Ideal as a stand-alone trip or an easy add-on before or after a Rwenzori trek or a longer gorilla safari. Every departure is private, led by an expert Ugandan driver-guide.
Trip Highlights
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, Africa's primate capital
- An afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi, rich in monkeys and birdlife
- A scenic crater lake hike around Fort Portal's volcanic landscape
- A relaxed three-day format, easy to combine with a Rwenzori trek or gorilla safari
Day by Day
Welcome to Uganda! You're met on arrival and driven directly to Kibale Forest National Park, checking in to your accommodation in the evening.
- Overnight
- Primates Lodge Kibale
- Meals
- Dinner
Track a habituated chimpanzee community through the forest in the morning, then take an afternoon swamp walk in nearby Bigodi, home to Red Colobus, Red-tailed Guenon, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, and abundant birdlife.
- Overnight
- Primates Lodge Kibale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A guided hike around one of Fort Portal's scenic crater lakes before the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's Included
Included
- 2 nights' accommodation
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B/L/D)
- Private English-speaking Ugandan driver-guide and 4×4 pop-up-roof vehicle
- All fuel and bottled water in the vehicle
- 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person (Kibale Forest National Park)
- Guided crater lake hike
- Kibale Forest National Park entrance fees
Not Included
- International airfares
- Uganda entry visa
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- All drinks
- Meals and snacks not indicated in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses — laundry, souvenirs, and items of a personal nature
Accommodation
Primates Lodge Kibale
Kibale Forest NP, Uganda2 nightsReady to Plan This Safari?
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