3 Day Chimp Habituation or Trekking Safari

Discover the 3 Day Chimp Habituation or Trekking Safari – an amazing experience that goes beyond your expectations. Unlike the usual one-hour chimpanzee tracking, this safari lets you spend a whole day with these fascinating creatures. It’s a fantastic alternative to gorilla trekking, especially for those on a budget. For just $250, you get nearly ten hours to observe, study, and enjoy the company of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. This is a much more affordable option compared to the $800 gorilla trekking permit. Immerse yourself in the world of chimps with our budget-friendly and unforgettable safari experience.

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  Day 1: Transfer to Fort Portal – Kibale Forest

  Take a beautiful 5-hour drive from Entebbe/Kampala to Fort Portal Town in western Uganda, enjoying stunning views of tea plantations, mountains, and local culture. In Fort Portal, talk to your private Chimp Habituation guide about visiting caves with historical myths about the Bachwezi people. Marvel at unique stalactites and stalagmites called “Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru.” Learn fascinating stories and cultural insights. Rest at your booked lodge and get ready for an exciting day with chimps in Kibale Forest National Park.

  Meal Plan: En roure Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)

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  Day 2: Chimp Habituation Experience or Chimpanzee Tracking

  After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park for a briefing. You’ll be assigned a group to either track or spend the day with chimpanzees during their habituation. For the immersive experience, an early start is needed to see chimps before they start their day. Follow these interesting animals, learn about their behaviors, and see their homes. This 3-day tour includes encounters with not only chimps but also colobus monkeys, bush babies, and various birds. Kibale National Park has about 138 bird species. Enjoy a late lunch at your lodge, and for chimp tracking participants, visit Bigodi swamp to support local community conservation efforts.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Same as Day 1

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  Day 3: Drive to Entebbe/Kampala or Entebbe Airport

  Following breakfast, we will drive you to Kampala or Entebbe for your post-tour accommodation or facilitate your departure from Uganda, should you choose to fly out that very day. The return journey follows the same route, allowing for a second stopover at the Equator.

  Main Destination: Entebbe

  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  Accommodation:  No accommodation unless requested

  NOTE: This quote is based on chimpanzee trekking. If you’d like habituation instead, or a more upscale place to stay, just let us know and we’ll send an updated quotation.