Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest , 3 days

Located south of Fort Portal, at an altitude of 1,230 m above sea level, Kibale Forest provides a rich and unique habitat for more than 250 species of animal and over 300 types of bird. The animal species include 11 primates, including black and white colobus monkeys and chimpanzees. The forest offers an excellent ground for birding.

3 days - Kibale Forest National Park
Day One:
With the help of our guide, you will start off the journey to Kibale National park at least by 8.00 am and access Fort portal by mid-day through Mityana town. The Rwenzori Mountain ranges can be seen in the horizon.
Have an overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day Two:
After obtaining breakfast, you will have an organized excursion to the chimps by 8.00 am. A maximum of three groups of six people can track the chimpanzees in the morning or afternoon. The morning walk is reported to offer a better opportunity to see the primates usually seen in the fig trees. Nature trails into the forest have been created, and quite apart from the chimps, the walks are wonderful. You may have an opportunity to see other animals such as Red, black- and- white Colobus monkeys, baboons, vervet, red-tailed; L’Hoest’s and blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey and sometimes the big mammals such as the elephants, buffaloes, warthog, bushpig, and giant forest hog among others. The Kibale forests can boast of a plethora of birds in areas such as the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary south-east of Kanyankyu Tourist Centre. This community-based project is an excellent place to see some of the special birds endemic to this habitat such as the gonolek, White-winged Warbler and papyrus Canary.
Have an overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge (Full Board)

Day Three:
After breakfast, you may pay a visit to some tourist sites such the numerous volcanic crater lakes in this area and later move back to Kampala.
Have dinner and overnight at Sheraton Hotel / Serena Hotel, Kampala (Full Board)

 

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