4 Days Kibale and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Tour
Our 4-day chimpanzee tour to Kibale and Ngamba Island takes you to the best places to see and view chimpanzees in Uganda. Apart from chimpanzee tracking, you also get an opportunity to learn about tea farming in Uganda. This Uganda tour starts from Kampala, Uganda, and ends in either Entebbe or Kampala. The trip is possible and can take place at any time of year, so you are free to select the preferred date. Availability of the trip is highly dependent on the availability of chimpanzee tracking permits. This the best safari option for those who are passionate about chimpanzees. Chimpanzee tracking safaris and Ngamba chimpanzee viewing tour.
Safari Highlights
- 4 days chimpanzee tour in Uganda
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- Tea plantation visit near Fort Portal
- Bigodi Wetland guided nature walk
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit
- Good short primate safari from Kampala to Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1, Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest, tea plantation visit
Early in the morning, depart for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours through Fort Portal. In the afternoon, visit a tea plantation and learn more about how tea gets to your table. Dinner and overnight stay at: Luxury Kyaninga Lodge, Mid-range Primate Lodge, Budget Kibale Forest Camp.
Day 2, Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, Bigodi Wetland walk
Early in the morning, have breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before proceeding into the forest. Once inside the forest, begin your search for the chimpanzees. When you meet them, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour observing them and taking photographs before returning to the starting point. After lunch, go to Bigodi Wetland for a guided nature walk. Watch out for black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, and plenty of birds before later returning to your lodge.
Day 3, Transfer from Kibale to Entebbe
In the morning, have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and begin your journey back to Entebbe through Kampala. On arrival at your hotel, check in, freshen up, and relax. You may also opt to go for a walk in Entebbe and explore more. Dinner and overnight stay at: Lodge options 2 Friends Hotel, Lake Victoria Hotel, or Protea Hotel
Day 4, Visit Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
In the morning at 7:00 am, our tour guide will pick you up for a short briefing and drive you to the Lake Victoria port. From there, you will take a speedboat to Ngamba Island, which is about 45 minutes away. On arrival, watch out for bird species such as the African open-billed stork, fish eagles, kingfishers, and other lakeshore wildlife, including monitor lizards. You will be taken to the Visitors Centre for an introduction and briefing about Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. At around 11:00 am, you will be guided by the chimpanzee caregivers to watch the feeding session. Watch them eat, share, and play as they receive food from the sanctuary team.
In the evening, return to the mainland, with a stop at the equator on the lake before continuing to your hotel or Entebbe Airport for departure. This marks the end of your 4-day chimpanzee tour in Kibale and Ngamba Island.
Inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Private transport in a safari vehicle
- English-speaking driver guide
- Accommodation for 3 nights
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, if included in your package
- Bigodi Wetland guided walk
- Tea plantation visit
- Ngamba Island boat transfer and sanctuary visit, if included in your package
- Bottled drinking water during road transfers
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks and extra beverages
- Optional activities not listed as included