Kibale Forest National Park is one of the most chimpanzee populated national park in Uganda. With over 795 km2 of rain forest, swamps, rivers and few areas of grassland, Kibale national park does not only harbour over 1,450 chimpanzees but also other animals and bird species’ the Children track down the chimpanzees, they to above the 15 years age bracket.
These 3 days chimpanzee trekking safari will bring you on a chimp trek inside Kibaale forest. There are 2 times for trekking opportunities per day i.e. morning or afternoon. You are allowed to stay with the chimps for a maximum of one hour after locating them.
Your driver guide will lead 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. You will chill with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, feed, play and rest. You will the return to the lodge for lunch and a short resting.
Later in the afternoon, you will explore the Bigodi village. You have opportunity to visit a swamp with abundant butterflies, plants, animals and spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and will be of great interest to birders. After this experience you will take a village walk that will lead you to the Coffee experience, banana bear making, busked making and traditional healer.
Return to the lodge for dinner and rest after along day.
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver and transfer back to Kampala