Tour Features

Kibale is one of Africa’s foremost research sites. While many researchers focus on the chimpanzees and other primates found in the park, others are investigating Kibale’s ecosystems, wild pigs and fish species, among other topics. Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Kibale is famously known for chimpanzee tracking. The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primates, including the chimpanzee.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Walking.

Route & Activities

Uganda

Uganda flag
Start Point
Kibale National Park
Day 3
End Point
Kibale National Park

Activities Included

Bird WatchingTrekkingWalking Safaris

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Kibale Forest Camp
All Meals Included
2
Kibale forest camp
All Meals Included
3
Mid-Range Accommodation
All Meals Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - To Kibale Forest National Park
    Early in the morning, we leave for Kibale Forest National Park, arriving in the afternoon. We will stay for an overnight sleep with the noises of the tropical rainforest around us. We will pass close to Lake Albert, and on a clear day, the view from the top of the Albert Rift is spectacular.

    Main Destination: Kibale National Park

    Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 2 - Chimpanzee, community & swamp walk
    After breakfast, we will start at 8 am with the 4-hour chimp walk after being briefed. You may also get to see 10 other primates on your walk. Kibale Forest National Park is also known for all the butterflies and birds. In the afternoon, we will walk through the Bigodi community and Swamp.

    Main Destination: Kibale National Park

    Accommodation: Kibale forest camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 3 - To Entebbe Airport
    After breakfast, the last part of the journey will bring us back to Kampala. We will stop for beautiful scenery. We will bring you back to the hotel of your choice in Kampala for an overnight stay (not included). If you are continuing your journey somewhere else or back home, we will take you to the airport for check-in after refreshing at our guesthouse.

    Main Destination: Entebbe

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Apr 24, 2023 - Apr 30, 2025

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,285
2 people (1 room)
$903
3 people (2 rooms)
$775
4 people (2 rooms)
$711
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Kibale National Park and ends in Kibale National Park, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Getting There

From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.

This tour starts in Kibale National Park and ends in Kibale National Park, Uganda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
  • Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.

Offered By

The shuttle Hospitality

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Offices In
Uganda
Size
20
Member Of
Uganda Tourism Board
Tour Types
National Park safaris, Gorilla Tracking, Chimpanzee Tracking, Big Five animals safaris, Mountain Hiking, Bike tours
Destinations
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The shuttle Hospitality commonly known as “The Shuttle Tours” has rapidly become one of East Africa’s leading provider of tour & travel services and seeks to differentiate itself as the premier adventure, tour, safari & travel company in the Uganda. Our high profile attracts a stream of quality hospitality services from national and international clients.

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