3 Day Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Uganda
Follow the calls of wild chimpanzees deep into Kibale Forest, spend one unforgettable hour observing a habituated community and enjoy 2 peaceful nights surrounded by the greenery of western Uganda.
Plan This Safari ↗3 Days · 2 Nights · 1 Chimpanzee Trek · Private Safari
Kibale / Chimpanzee Tracking
Kibale Primates
3 days devoted to the chimpanzees of Kibale.
Travel west from Kampala or Entebbe, explore Kibale's rainforest with a ranger guide and return after 2 comfortable lodge nights.
Kampala to Kibale
Scenic road journey through western Uganda, lodge check-in and a relaxing evening.
Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking from Kanyanchu and a relaxing afternoon at the lodge.
Entebbe or Kampala
Return transfer through the countryside with lunch en route.
Into the forest, where the chimpanzees live.
This 3 Day Kibale Chimpanzee Safari takes you into the tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park , Uganda's best-known chimpanzee tracking destination. It is a focused journey for travellers who want to spend time with wild chimpanzees without adding extra national parks or long lists of activities to a short safari.
Your adventure begins with a private road transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to the Kibale region. Spend 2 nights at Chimpundu Lodge or Turaco Treetops, giving you time to settle into the forest surroundings before your main wildlife experience.
On Day 2, join a ranger-guided chimpanzee tracking experience starting from Kanyanchu Visitor Centre. Your guide will lead you through the rainforest in search of a habituated chimpanzee community. You may hear loud calls echoing through the trees before catching sight of the animals feeding, resting or moving through the vegetation.
Once the chimpanzees are located, spend one permitted hour observing their behaviour. You may see adults grooming, younger animals playing, or chimpanzees feeding among the branches. Their location changes from day to day, so the length and character of the forest walk vary.
After tracking, return to your lodge for lunch and a free afternoon. The journey finishes on Day 3 with a private transfer to Kampala or Entebbe. If you have more time for additional wildlife experiences, explore our wider collection of Uganda safari packages .
Safari Highlights
Travel privately through the beautiful countryside of western Uganda to Kibale Forest.
Spend 2 nights close to Kibale National Park's chimpanzee tracking area.
Join a guided chimpanzee trek starting at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre.
Search for habituated chimpanzees among the tropical rainforest trees.
Enjoy 1 permitted hour observing chimpanzee behaviour and interactions.
Look for other forest primates and wildlife during the trek.
Relax at your lodge after the chimpanzee tracking experience.
Enjoy the convenience of private 4x4 transport and a professional safari guide.
Experience a focused 3-day primate safari without unnecessary extra destinations.
Kibale chimpanzee safari, day by day.
2 lodge nights, 1 dedicated chimpanzee tracking day and private return transfers from Kampala or Entebbe.
Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, meet your BLS Safaris driver guide and leave Kampala or Entebbe for Kibale National Park . The drive takes you west through Uganda's countryside, passing farmland, trading centres and rolling hills on the way to the Fort Portal region.
Enjoy the changing landscape as the journey continues towards Kibale. The hills become greener, and forest vegetation begins to appear as you approach the park. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing to your accommodation.
Arrive during the afternoon, check in at Chimpundu Lodge or Turaco Treetops and spend the remainder of the day relaxing after the road journey.
Your guide will confirm tomorrow's chimpanzee tracking arrangements, including the departure time for Kanyanchu. Have your walking shoes, rain jacket and other trekking essentials ready for the early start.
Enjoy dinner and your first overnight stay in the Kibale area.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
Wake early for breakfast before transferring to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for your chimpanzee tracking experience . Meet the ranger guides for a briefing about the tracking rules, forest conditions and safety procedures.
After the briefing, enter Kibale's tropical rainforest with your ranger guide and trackers. The forest is home to chimpanzees and several other primate species, including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and L'Hoest's monkeys.
Follow the forest trails in search of a habituated chimpanzee community. As you walk beneath the canopy, listen for chimpanzee calls and watch for movement through the branches.
Chimpanzees are highly mobile, often travelling through the forest as they feed and interact. The search can take several hours, depending on where the chimpanzees are located and how they move that day.
Once you find the group, spend 1 permitted hour observing the chimpanzees. You may see them feeding, grooming, calling, climbing or interacting with other members of the community. Your ranger will guide the viewing experience and explain the behaviour you observe.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and rest. The afternoon is left free to relax and enjoy your accommodation after the forest walk. No additional scheduled activities are included.
Enjoy dinner and your second overnight at Chimpundu Lodge or Turaco Treetops.
Kibale to Kampala or Entebbe, End of Safari
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the road journey back towards Kampala or Entebbe.
Travel through the countryside of western Uganda, passing green hills, farming areas and small towns on the return route. Stop for lunch and refreshments along the way before continuing to your final destination.
Depending on your onward arrangements, your guide will drop you at your hotel, residence or Entebbe International Airport. If you have an international flight on Day 3, allow sufficient time for road travel, traffic and airport check-in.
This marks the end of your 3 Day Kibale Chimpanzee Safari, after a memorable experience tracking chimpanzees in their natural rainforest habitat.
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking safari driver guide.
- 2 nights of accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as indicated in the itinerary.
- Kibale National Park entrance fees.
- 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per traveller.
- Ranger-guided chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Pickup and drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe.
- Applicable government taxes and service charges.
What's Not Included
- International flights.
- Uganda visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.
- Alcoholic and premium beverages.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
- Any services or expenses not specifically listed under inclusions.
Into the rainforest. Face to face with Kibale's chimpanzees.
Plan your 3 Day Kibale Chimpanzee Safari with BLS Safaris. Share your travel dates, number of travellers and preferred lodge so we can arrange your chimpanzee permit, private guide, accommodation and return transfers.