KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Kibale Forest has the highest number of primates in Africa – thirteen species in all, including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number of chimpanzees.
A forest walk provides a high possibility of seeing and hearing the vast number of chimps and other primates playing and jumping around through the forest. With over 300 bird species recorded in the forest, Kibale boasts of many rewarding experiences not thought of in some other forests of Africa.
An excursion to Bigodi and Magombe wetlands gives the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds, chimps, baboons, monkeys and other primates which live around the swamp. Money paid for Bigodi and Magombe goes directly to the local communities.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest. | ||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 7:15 AM for a prompt departure at 7:30 AM. | ||||
RETURN TIME | Approximately 6:30 PM. | ||||
WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen. | ||||
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Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arival and Pickup from airport
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking
Day 4: Transfer back to Kampala and Departure.
Day 1: Departure
Arrive at Entebbe airport. Meet and get welcomed by a driver guide form Pearl Land Safaris who will transfer you to your pre-booked accommodation (Bed and Breakfast).
NB: In case your arrival is early enough then you will be taken for a Kampala City Tour so you can learn about the Country before you can embark on your journey to the country sides for Safari.
Day 2
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
You will start your journey very early in the morning so that you can be in position to arrive at your destination just in time for the activities that await you.
This journey might take you about 5 to 6 hours passing via the town of Mubende with set in rolling hills. There is choice of a brief stop at Nakayima Shrine, a splendid tree known to be 400 years old, worshipped by local people and thought to be holding the spirit of an ancient king. Picnic lunch en route and continue to Kibale. Arrive late afternoon. Relax at lodge or explore nearby Crater Lake. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]
O/N: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (B, L, D).
Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking
After having your early morning delicious breakfast, you will be briefed on the Dos and Don’ts while embarking on the activity of the day.
You will have guided nature walk in Kibale Forest, which has the highest number of primates in Africa – including red, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number of chimpanzees. A forest walk for chimps and other primates playing through the forest. Birdlife is also fabulous, with over 300 species recorded in the forest. An afternoon walk in Bigodi wetland for birds and other primates which live around the swamp.
O/N: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (B, L, D).
Day 4
Transfer back to Kampala
Return to Kampala, retracing your steps through this naturally ornamented land. Lunch en route, arriving late afternoon (HB).
[Approximate driving time: 6 hours]
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