Overview
This 3 days tour takes you to Kibale National Park, a home to several primate species found in the park. This Park is mostly known for its chimpanzee tracking experience.
This park is also a home to several other primate species that may be spotted. The Bigodi wetlands located adjacent to the park offer guests a rewarding swamp walk accompanied with several birds and primate species that may be encountered.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala-Kibale National Park (06 – 07 Driving hours)
This day you will depart from Kampala to Kibale National park, the drive will take around 6-7hours. This scenic drive will take you through woodlands, tea plantation and beautiful landscaped giving you an opportunity to view the country side. You will have a stopover at Fort Portal town for lunch; thereafter proceed to Kibale Forest Camp for dinner and overnight stay
- Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking Experience and Afternoon Bigodi Wetlands Walk
After breakfast you will go for chimp trekking in the Kibale forest which is also a home to about 12 other primate species. Aside from the chimpanzees, you may encounter several other primate species, a variety of bird species, mammals, butterflies and many more during your trekking experience. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed to the Bigodi wetlands for the birding experience. Several bird species may be spotted during the experience that takes up to about 03 – 04hrs. You will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Distance: Approx. 6 km (30 Minutes)
- Destination: Bigodi Wetlands
- Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Morning Crater Lakes Walk and Transfer Back to Kampala
- Arrival and departure airport transfers (in minibus) as per itinerary
- Bed and breakfast accommodation
- Full board accommodation in the lodges/camps whilst on safari
- Transportation to Lake mburo national park in 4×4 safari minivan, driven by English-speaking driver/guide (non-exclusive use of vehicle)
- All national park and game reserve entrance fees
- Complimentary bottled mineral water during game drives
- International flights
- Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Tips for the driver/guide highly recommended
- Any Insurance
- Visas