This 4 Day Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Safari is a reward to the primate lovers because of the concentration of the primates in this dense tropical rain forest. This area has a high concentration of chimpanzees in the wild in Uganda and any other place in Africa. It is not only primates, but the volcanic activity gives it authentic craters that have lakes and farmland as well as tea estates that make this a unique destination for those that advocate for go green and environmentalists Safari Highlights. - Pickup from the Airport and Transfer to your Hotel - Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park - Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi wetland Walk. - Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe (End of Safari).
Tour Features
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Kaazi Beach Resort
Kampala |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
|
All Meals Included |
3 |
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
|
All Meals Included |
4 |
No (End of tour) unless on request
|
All Meals Included |
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1Pick up from the Airport and transfer to your Hotel in Kampa
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International airport, Arcadia Safaris driver-guide will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Kampala for an overnight stay. Time allowing depending on your arrival time, a City Tour can be conducted.
Main Destination: Kampala
Accommodation: Kaazi Beach Resort,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After your early morning breakfast our driver-guide shall be ready for your adventurous transfer journey to Kibale National Park via Mubende District and having a lunch stop in Fort Portal. You will have a rewarding break at the top of one of the hills where you will have lunch. After this activity drive towards Kibale Forest National Park. You will arrive early evening in time for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community walk.
After morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for briefing before going for chimpanzee tracking. Upon arrival, you will be briefed and grouped in numbers of a maximum of 8 people but sometimes you can exclusively go alone but on rare occasions. Once you have located the chimpanzees, you will spend a valuable time of 1 Hour and then transfer to the picking point where you will be driven to your hotel for lunch. You have an option to spend a whole day with the chimpanzees in the forest at an extra top-up (Chimpanzee habituation). Kibale Forest Park is the most magnificent of Uganda’s tropical rain forest and one of the most rewarding areas to explore; it boasts 13 species of primates including the localized Red Colobus, L'Hoest monkeys, and the endemic Uganda Manga bay. Kibale’s major attraction is the Chimpanzees, the delightful Apes, closest to humans than any other living creature. This can be seen swinging in the tree branches as one trek through the forest trails. This park also inhabits the elusive Elephants, Buffalos, giant forest Hogs, and antelopes making it one of the most stunning Parks in Uganda. Evening Nature walk (Bigodi Swamp). After lunch, you will then drive to Bigodi wetland a community wetland tour for the birding, community and primate walk. This is less strenuous and full of community interaction experience. The Community guide will then take you on a 1 to 2-hour walk depending on the interests. You will be able see different monkey species and lots of beautiful birds such as the Great Blue Turaco, women projects and the whole African community setting experience. Return later to your hotel in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Journey time: 5-7 Hours (Depending on activities involved, can be less or more).
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Transfer back to Kampala to End the Safari.
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala for souvenir shopping and drop off at Entebbe International Airport for your Flight Back home. Thank you for choosing Arcadia Safaris and we hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit!.
Accommodation: No (End of tour) unless on request,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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Excludes |
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
Sep 20 2023 to Dec 31 2033 | $1200 | $1200 | $1185 | $1185 | $1165 |
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.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
ARCADIA SAFARIS
![Image](https://safariopedia.com/uploads/operator/logo/669c77f0ace8bArcadia safaris logo-2 Safari Opedia.jpg)
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
110 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Game Viewing, Birding, Hiking, Fishing, Cultural & Boat Cruise Safaris -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
- Arcadia Safaris, we are a premier tour company in Uganda. We are dedicated to providing you with unforgettable safari experience that showcases the beauty and wonders of East Africa diverse Wildlife and Primates, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. We are specialists in tailor made tours and safari holidays in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Whether for individuals, families or larger groups, we provide a personalized, satisfying tour services. Our team of experienced guides and staff are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of these incredible East Africa destinations with you. Whether you are seeking a thrilling adventure, a relaxing getaway, or a cultural immersion, we have a wide range of tours and activities to suit your interests and preferences. Feel free to browse through our safari tours or alternatively design an itinerary with the help of our travel experts. Join us on a journey of discovery and adventure, and let us show you the best we offer.
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Shared Tour: | On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
Kaazi Beach Resort,
Kampala |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge,
|
All Meals Included |
3 |
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge,
|
All Meals Included |
4 |
No (End of tour) unless on request,
|
All Meals Included |
-
1Pick up from the Airport and transfer to your Hotel in Kampa
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International airport, Arcadia Safaris driver-guide will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Kampala for an overnight stay. Time allowing depending on your arrival time, a City Tour can be conducted.
Main Destination: Kampala
Accommodation: Kaazi Beach Resort, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
2Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After your early morning breakfast our driver-guide shall be ready for your adventurous transfer journey to Kibale National Park via Mubende District and having a lunch stop in Fort Portal. You will have a rewarding break at the top of one of the hills where you will have lunch. After this activity drive towards Kibale Forest National Park. You will arrive early evening in time for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community walk.
After morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for briefing before going for chimpanzee tracking. Upon arrival, you will be briefed and grouped in numbers of a maximum of 8 people but sometimes you can exclusively go alone but on rare occasions. Once you have located the chimpanzees, you will spend a valuable time of 1 Hour and then transfer to the picking point where you will be driven to your hotel for lunch. You have an option to spend a whole day with the chimpanzees in the forest at an extra top-up (Chimpanzee habituation). Kibale Forest Park is the most magnificent of Uganda’s tropical rain forest and one of the most rewarding areas to explore; it boasts 13 species of primates including the localized Red Colobus, L'Hoest monkeys, and the endemic Uganda Manga bay. Kibale’s major attraction is the Chimpanzees, the delightful Apes, closest to humans than any other living creature. This can be seen swinging in the tree branches as one trek through the forest trails. This park also inhabits the elusive Elephants, Buffalos, giant forest Hogs, and antelopes making it one of the most stunning Parks in Uganda. Evening Nature walk (Bigodi Swamp). After lunch, you will then drive to Bigodi wetland a community wetland tour for the birding, community and primate walk. This is less strenuous and full of community interaction experience. The Community guide will then take you on a 1 to 2-hour walk depending on the interests. You will be able see different monkey species and lots of beautiful birds such as the Great Blue Turaco, women projects and the whole African community setting experience. Return later to your hotel in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight. Journey time: 5-7 Hours (Depending on activities involved, can be less or more).
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Transfer back to Kampala to End the Safari.
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala for souvenir shopping and drop off at Entebbe International Airport for your Flight Back home. Thank you for choosing Arcadia Safaris and we hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit!.
Accommodation: No (End of tour) unless on request, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Includes & Excludes
- 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
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 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
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
Sep 20 2023 to Dec 31 2033 | $1200 | $1200 | $1185 | $1185 | $1165 |
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.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
ARCADIA SAFARIS
![Image](https://safariopedia.com/uploads/operator/logo/669c77f0ace8bArcadia safaris logo-2 Safari Opedia.jpg)
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
110 -
Member Of :
Association of Uganda Tour Operators -
Tour Types :
Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Wildlife Game Viewing, Birding, Hiking, Fishing, Cultural & Boat Cruise Safaris -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
- Arcadia Safaris, we are a premier tour company in Uganda. We are dedicated to providing you with unforgettable safari experience that showcases the beauty and wonders of East Africa diverse Wildlife and Primates, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. We are specialists in tailor made tours and safari holidays in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Whether for individuals, families or larger groups, we provide a personalized, satisfying tour services. Our team of experienced guides and staff are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of these incredible East Africa destinations with you. Whether you are seeking a thrilling adventure, a relaxing getaway, or a cultural immersion, we have a wide range of tours and activities to suit your interests and preferences. Feel free to browse through our safari tours or alternatively design an itinerary with the help of our travel experts. Join us on a journey of discovery and adventure, and let us show you the best we offer.