Kibale Forest National Park is found in Western Uganda in Kabarole district (308kms away from Kampala) protecting most evergreen rainforest. It’s one of the best safari destinations in Africa and is famous for especially chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Covering 795kms squared, Kibale Forest contains one of the most varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda. In here are 351 tree species (some rise to over 55m and are over 200 years old), chimpanzees, woodland, savannah, different species of animal, bird and fish not forgetting the grassland and swamp.
Detailed itinerary;
Day One: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park After an early morning breakfast, you will head for a westward 4hrs drive to Fort Portal - Kibale Forest National Park. Expect this journey to be an interesting one as your English speaking driver will do his best so that you enjoy the journey through the Ugandan countryside. It is a scenic drive and once again you will be reminded why Uganda is the Pearl of Africa. Arrive at Fort Portal and continue toward Kibale Forest, one of the great African rainforest research reserves, is famous for the variety of primates and it is a known area for birds. You will reach Kibale Forest in time for lunch, and prepare for the afternoon Bigodi walk. Dinner and overnight will be at Chimpanzee Forest View Guesthouse.
Day Two: Chimpanzee tracking and nature walk
This morning, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on how to track the chimps. They live in communities of about 100 individuals; see how they behave and you will realize there is a lot we share in common with them. Check out more primates such as the golden monkey, olive baboons, red Colobus, white and black Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey and blue monkeys. After, go back to the lodge for lunch from where you will go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi sanctuary (Magombe swamp). There is plenty of birdlife, butterflies and tree species. The Great Blue Turaco and Papyrus Gonolek are among the 137 bird species. You will then go back to the lodge for refreshments then check out and hit the road to Kampala.
End of safari
Quotation based on budget accommodation-$850.00
Tour inclusions;
-English speaking driver/guide -Fuel -4X4 Safari vehicle -Chimpanzee permit -Nature walk -Accommodation on full board -Lunch enroute
-Drinking water throughout the safari
The package excludes;
-Laundry services
-Beverages and other items of personal nature like cigarettes
