Chimp Tracking Safari

3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Uganda

$750-1200 USD

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Safari summary

Kibale Forest National Park is one of the most attractive national parks in Uganda with varied tracts of tropical rain forest and several animals. The park covers 795 km2 of rain forest, swamps, rivers and few areas of grassland. It is home to more than 1,450 chimpanzees protected inside the park and in total thirteen primate species. Children have to be 12 years and above to able to track the Chimpanzees, if you have children below 12 years they can engage in an educative forest walk.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Kibale

Itinerary

Day 1

Kibale

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale National Park After morning breakfast, leave Kampala for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest. Your driver guide will pick you up at the airport or hotel and transfer you to Fortportal. As you drive through the countryside, enjoy the remarkable landscapes, traditional homes and catch glimpses of the different striking bird species. Have a stopover for lunch in Fort portal town – the tourism capital of Uganda because of the beautiful landscapes and attractions. You will arrive at your lodging for the night in the Crater lakes region.

Day 2

Kibale

Day 2: Chimpanzees trekking in Kibale national park Your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing place right after breakfast, he will then hand in your details and permits for registration and allocation of chimpanzee community to trek. You will then be allocated to a chimpanzee community and your ranger guide will lead you on the trek in search of this great ape. Watch the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, feed, play and rest. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The reserve is abundant with butterflies, plants, animals and spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to elusive animals such as Red Colobus monkeys and Sitatunga.

Day 3

Kibale | Queen Elizabeth | Semuliki

Day 3: Kibale National Park to Kampala/Entebbe After breakfast, you will enjoy a leisurely drive back to Kampala arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel in Kampala or at Entebbe airport for your onward flight and that will be end of this 3 Days Kibale forest Chimpanzee tracking safari in Uganda. END OF SAFARI Tour Includes: Chimpanzee tracking permit Bigodi wetland walk An English speaking full-time professional guide/driver All park entry fees Accommodation- Full board while on safari Transport (in a 4 x 4 safari vehicle) Touring and Photography Lunches enroute Ranger guide Bottled drinking water Tour Excludes: Accommodation facilities while in Kampala hotels Any optional or extra activity not involved in the itinerary Visas International flights Other personal expenses like buying of crafts, cigars, souvenirs, tips, laundry services, and drinks What to bring: Rain jacket Water proof hiking shoes Trousers and long sleeved shirts Insect repellent Sun hat Chimpanzee Trekking guidelines or trekking rules: No smoking is allowed while with the Chimpanzee or within a distance of 200 meters from the Chimpanzee. Keep Distance of 7 meters (21 feet) away from the Chimpanzee. Do not use flash photography as they may scare the Chimpanzee. Do not make loud noise or move suddenly. Anyone with flue or Diarrhea or any sort of communicable diseases will not be allowed to enter the park for Chimpanzee trekking safari in Kibale forest national park. Always stay in a tight group while with the Chimpanzee and do not surround the Chimpanzee while meeting them. Extra/Optional activities: Semuliki hot springs Queen Elizabeth National Park

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