A 3 day chimpanzee habituation experience Kibale safari, enjoy some quality time with man’s closest relative. The 3-day chimpanzee habituation experience in the beautiful tropical rain forest of Kibale Forest National Park is your main activity. The park is located in western Uganda, approximately 5 hours from Kampala, and is home to over 335 bird species, with an area coverage of 766 km2. You will get to explore the park’s breathtaking flora and fauna on an evening Magombe swamp walk, as well as get to interact with the local tribes of Batooro and Bakiga and learn about their culture and their way of life with this 3 days Chimpanzee Habituation Kibale.
Highlights for 3 days chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest National Park
- Unforgettable chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Two-night accommodation.
- Bigodi swamp primate walk or Bigodi community walk.
- The services of an English-speaking driver or guide.
- Travel in a customized 4WD safari vehicle.
- Airport transfers.
Detailed itinerary for 3 days chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest
Day 1: Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Wake up at 6:00 am and have breakfast or have it packed depending on your preference. You’ll be picked up at 6:45 am to hit the road at 7:00 am. A lunch stop will be made in order for you to get something to eat. We will then continue with the journey to Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll check in at your safari lodge, freshen up if you like, and then have dinner.
DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.
- Main destination: Kibale Forest National Park
- Luxury accommodation: Primates Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Isunga Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 2: chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale and Nature walk
Have breakfast and wait for your driver or guide, who will transfer you to the park offices for a briefing right before starting your tracking. You may see other animals like African forest elephants, red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and many more. You’ll get to hang out with these cool creatures for about an hour, then retire for lunch. After which you’ll have a nature walk through Magombe Swamp and get a feel of the different cultures of the locals, and then treat yourself to an evening of relaxation as you prepare yourself for the early morning departure from the park.
DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.
- Main destination: Kibale Forest National Park
- Luxury accommodation: Primates Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Isunga Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 3: Drive back from Kibale Forest National Park to Kampala.
Wake up at 6:30 am, have breakfast, and get your things in order so that you avoid leaving any of your property behind. We will then set out for Kampala from Kibale. However, we shall make a stop for lunch on the way to Kampala.
DESTINATION AND Meals.
- Main destination; Kampala or Entebbe airport
- Meal plan: breakfast and lunch
What to bring for Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest National Park
- Comfortable shoes to walk in the jungle.
- Warm clothes for the night as this part of the country gets pretty cold.
- A torch is necessary.
- Insect repellent.
3 days chimpanzee habituations safari in Kibale Forest includes:
- Transportation by safari vehicle.
- Driver allowances.
- Airport transfers pick up and drop off.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
- The services of an English-speaking driver or guide.
- Accommodation in self-contained rooms or cottages for a one night.
- En-route lunches.
- Chimpanzee Habituation permit.
- Bigodi walks.
- Visit stalagmites.
However, 3 days chimpanzee habituation Kibale Forest excludes:
- Airfares.
- Uganda Visas.
- Luxury drinks.
- Laundry.
- Tips to the local guide.
- Telephone fees.
- Porter fees when tracking.
- Personal insurance and shopping.
- Any other item not mentioned above.