Day 1: Kampala / Entebbe – Kibale National Park
Begin your safari with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your professional safari guide and start the journey westward toward Kibale National Park.
Drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside, passing through local villages, farmlands, plantations, and scenic landscapes. Depending on your departure time, make a stop for lunch along the way.
Continue toward Fort Portal, one of western Uganda’s most scenic areas, known for its green countryside, tea plantations, crater lakes, and views toward the Rwenzori Mountains.
Proceed to your lodge near Kibale National Park and check in.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or, depending on your arrival time, take an optional visit to the nearby Bigodi community and wetland area.
In the evening, enjoy dinner and prepare for the following day’s chimpanzee trekking experience.
Overnight: Kibale National Park
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking – Kibale Forest
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at your lodge.
After breakfast, drive to the chimpanzee trekking briefing point.
Receive a briefing from the park guides about chimpanzee behavior, trekking procedures, safety, conservation, and the rules to follow while in the forest.
Begin your chimpanzee trekking adventure inside Kibale National Park.
Walk through the dense tropical rainforest accompanied by experienced guides and trackers.
As you explore the forest, look out for other primates, birds, butterflies, and forest wildlife.
Your guides will follow signs of chimpanzee activity and listen for their distinctive calls.
Once the chimpanzee community is located, spend the permitted viewing time observing them in their natural habitat.
Watch the chimpanzees feeding, climbing trees, grooming one another, playing, communicating, and moving through the forest.
After the encounter, trek back toward the park headquarters.
Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you can choose to relax at the lodge or participate in an optional Bigodi Wetland and community experience.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Kibale National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Kibale – Kampala / Entebbe
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at your lodge.
Check out and begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Travel through the scenic countryside of western Uganda, passing through local communities, plantations, farms, and rolling landscapes.
Depending on your route and available time, make a stop around Fort Portal or another suitable location for lunch.
You may also have an opportunity to stop at the Equator crossing for photographs and refreshments, depending on your schedule.
Continue toward Kampala or Entebbe.
Arrive in the late afternoon or evening and conclude your 3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch