Ugandan Chimp Trek

Ugandan Chimp Trek 

Be greeted by our closest cousin, on this Ugandan Chimp Trek in Kibale Forest. The chimpanzee shares 98% same DNA as humans. Search for other primate and bird species as you follow a trail around a swamp. Relish the sights on a hike around crater lakes, villages and plantations.

• Tour Name: Ugandan Chimp Trek
• Price: From $975 US
• Duration: 3 days
• Country(s): Uganda
• Tour Type: Private
• Start & Finish: Kampala
• Tour Code: UKCT3
• Activities: Chimp trek, birding, hiking

Price per person sharing in a double or twin room, min. 2:

• Budget – from $975 US
• Mid-range standard – from $1165 US
• Comfort Lodge – from $1450  US
• Single room supplement from $20 US

 Included:

• 2 nights lodge (mid or comfort level), bandas or tented camp (budget)
• 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• Chimp tracking permit
• Swamp Walk
• Driver/Guide

Not Included:

•  Visas, tips, souvenirs, beverages, and items of a personal nature.

Options:

• Opt for Land Cruiser vs Safari Mini Bus for transport
• Customize this tour
• Safari in Kenya, Rwanda or Tanzania

Itinerary

Day 1 Kibale Forest
Embark on a long scenic ride to Fort Portal town and Semuliki National Park. Take a forest walk and visit Sempaya Hot Springs. Continue to Kibale Forest National Park.

Day 2 Kibale Forest
Get trekking through Kibale Forest in search of chimpanzees. 60 species of mammals inhabit the forest. In the afternoon, take a walk through Bigodi Swamp seeking out more primates and some of 400 bird species.

Day 3 Depart
We will undertake a 3 – 5 hour hike taking in the crater lakes, villages and tea plantations with Rwenzoris as a backdrop. Depart for transfer back to Kampala with drop off at your hotel. Finally, this ends your Ugandan Chimp trek.

Full Itinerary for this tour.