Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Express

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2 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Express

Kibale Forest National Park holds the highest concentration and diversity of primates in East Africa, and this 2-day itinerary gets you into the forest to track its chimpanzee community without requiring a long trip. Kibale's chimpanzee permits are issued per group per day, and this express itinerary depends on securing one for your exact arrival date, so it's worth confirming availability before booking flights.

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Detailed Itinerary: 2 Days Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Express

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest

You'll be picked up and driven to the Kibale Forest area, checking into a lodge near the park with time for an afternoon briefing on the following day's trek and a chance to rest after the journey. The drive west from Kampala climbs gradually through Uganda's tea-growing highlands before dropping into the warmer, forested terrain around Kibale.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Departure

An early start takes you into the forest with experienced trackers who follow calls and fresh signs to locate the community. Once found, you'll spend up to an hour observing their behavior at close range before hiking back out and transferring onward for your departure. Kibale's chimp community is one of the most habituated and heavily researched in Africa, which generally means calmer, more predictable viewing than at less-studied sites.

Tour Includes

Safari Park fees
All Tour activities
All Tour accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All transportation ( To & From )
All Taxes/VAT
Everyday Meals ( As specified )
Drinking water ( On all days )

Tour Excludes

International flights ( From / to home )
Additional Accommodation
Tips
Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees

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