Chimpanzee Habituation

3 days—Kibale National Park the Primate Capital of the world

$1355-2110 USD

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Safari summary

On your 3-Day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience Safari in Kibale, Uganda—the primate capital of the world—you’ll visit one of the best places in the country to see chimpanzees.

During this safari, expect an exceptional tracking experience as you encounter these fascinating primates, which share 99% of their DNA with humans. This area allows trackers aged 15 and above to participate.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Primate trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Walking safari—with armed guard
  • Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Visas

Itinerary

Drive to Kibale Forest from Entebbe

Kibale

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before beginning your westward drive to Kibale National Park, passing through the bustling towns of Mityana and Mubende. As you approach Fort Portal town, you’ll encounter vast coffee estates and plantations. Be sure to pause your journey to capture beautiful photos and observe the tea harvesters at work. In Fort Portal, the charming town of the Toro Kingdom of the Batoro, we’ll stop for lunch before continuing to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

Guereza Canopy Lodge

Full Day Chimpanzee habituation

Kibale

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the Kanyanchu Tracking Centre by 6:50 am for the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience. Meet with ranger guides who help track chimps through clues left behind. Unlike regular treks, this experience lasts the entire day, allowing you to observe chimps from dawn to dusk. Witness them waking, feeding, and interacting as you participate in their habituation process. Lunch is provided, and by day’s end, you'll recognize individual chimps and their unique personalities.

Guereza Canopy lodge

Swamp Walk and transfer to Kampala

Kibale

In the morning, embark on a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Swamp with the local community. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to spot rare primates such as Red Colobus Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Red-Tailed Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Olive Baboons, and many others, along with a variety of bird species. Afterward, we’ll drive to Fort Portal town for lunch before heading back to Kampala or Entebbe, taking with us unforgettable memories

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