Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda, Chimp Tours, Kibale Forest (4 Day Safari)
Safari Overview
Travel Highlights
Safari Rates
Safari Features
Getting There
Safari Overview
The 4 days Chimpanzee trekking safari will take you to Kibale Forest National Park which is one of Africas best rainforests located in Western Uganda approximately 795 km by road from Kampala- Ugandas capital.
This park is home to around 13 primates among them you will meet the Chimpanzees which have a DNA close to that of humans, other wildlife species include; 70 species of mammals as well as over 375 bird species.
Uganda Parks In this Trip
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Kibale Forest National Park
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Semuliki National Park
Welcome to visit Sempaya Hot springs, Semliki NP & Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale NP. East of the Rwenzori mountains, Kibale NP is a habitat to over 13 primate species. You will go chimpanzee Trekking with an opportunity to see other primates whereas Sempaya Hot springs are in the floor of the Albirtine Rift Valley with Rwenzori mountains overshadowing. Kibale NP is a home to over 13 primate species. You start/end the trip in Kampala. It’s an ideal for weekend escape!
Travel Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi wetland walk
Day 3: Kibale NP – Sempaya Hot Springs, Semliki NP – Fortal Portal
Day 4: From Fort Portal transfer to Kampala/Entebbe
Uganda is a diverse country that has a lot of things you can see and do and the one of the best things to do is chimpanzee trekking. The minimum age for all those who always want to go for chimpanzee trekking in most parks is fifteen years apart from Kalinzu forest where it is twelve years
Safari Rates
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
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Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 | s/p* | $1,755 |
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | s/p* | $1,755 |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | s/p* | $1,755 |
*s/p= Special Order. This tour is for solo travelers with special order.
Important to Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle, boat & hiking/walking
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Safari Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
There are several things that you need to carry when one decides to go for a chimpanzee trekking experience and some of these include the following:
• Long sleeved clothes as this will help shield you from tree scratches as you are trekking and insect bites from the tropical insects especially during the wet season.
• A permit will be needed after paying a specified amount of money and this will be given to you by the game park where you want to go for your trekking.
• A wide brimmed hat and sunscreen to use especially during the dry season because the heat can be unbearable sometimes.
• Trekking shoes, you will need to get strong trekking shoes as these will help you not to slip especially during the times when the trekking routes are a bit slippery.
• Garden gloves, these will help grip the trees properly without getting your fingers scratched
Getting There
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe / Pickup Location
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB – Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Chimpanzee Trekking: Price includes/excludes
- Park fees (For non-residents).
- Two Chip Permits
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional).
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Drinking Water
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Extra meals, snacks, gratuities, souvenirs, service tips
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.