This 3 Days Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest begins and ends in Entebbe. It takes you to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world, home to more than 13 species of primates.
You will enjoy a chimpanzee trekking experience and visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. See the detailed itinerary for this Uganda travel package below.
3-Day Uganda Chimpanzee Tour Highlights
- Trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world
- Spot over 13 primate species including red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Observe chimpanzees up close as they feed, play, and interact in their natural forest home
- Take a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a top spot for birdwatching and nature walks
- Look out for the Great Blue Turaco, butterflies, and forest elephants during your excursions
- Enjoy scenic views of the crater lakes, tea plantations, and Rwenzori foothills near Fort Portal
- Visit cultural landmarks such as the Nakayima Tree in Mubende and Isunga community projects (optional)
- Relax in comfortable lodges surrounded by lush tropical forests and tranquil nature
- Experience 3-day of wildlife encounters, birding, and cultural exploration in western Uganda
Brief 3-Day Uganda Chimpanzee Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
Detailed 3-Day Uganda Chimpanzee Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
On the first morning of your 3 Days Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast.
The journey to Kibale Forest National Park takes about five to six hours and offers beautiful views of the countryside. You will drive through the Kampala–Mityana–Fort Portal route, passing vast tea plantations and scenic landscapes.
There will be stopovers at places of interest, such as the historical Nakayima Tree in Mubende, for photos and short breaks along the way.
Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest for the night.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the rules and guidelines for chimpanzee trekking.
You will then enter the forest with your ranger guide to search for chimpanzees. While trekking, you may encounter other primates such as blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Forest elephants can also sometimes be seen.
When you find the chimpanzees, you will spend one hour observing them as they eat, play, and interact. It is a special and memorable experience.
In the afternoon, after lunch, you will take a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This nature walk brings you closer to different bird species, primates, and interesting plant life. It is a peaceful and relaxing activity to end the day.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, enjoy the view of Fort Portal’s conical hills and the green canopy of Kibale Forest. Depending on your schedule, you may take an optional community visit to the Isunga area or a short hike to the “Top of the World,” where you can see the crater lakes and tea plantations stretching across the region.
Afterwards, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, marking the end of your 3-Day Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest National Park.
End of 3-Day Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Kibale Forest National Park.