Chimps Trekking -Kibale and Bigodi Nature Walk
Tour Overview
Kibale National Park is a very nice place to observe smaller primates like the black and white colobus, the red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey and the rare l’Hoest monkey. Also nocturnal primates like the Thomas’s galago can be seen. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bigodi Swamp during a 3 hours wetland walk. With over 200 bird species, 13 primate species, mammals like bushpig, bushbuck and the very shy and endangered sitatunga and many others. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival and Transfer to Kibale forest National Park
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Turaco Treetops
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, Verdoro Safaris staff will be waiting for you. You will be then taken to have refreshments and then we drive directly to Kibale National Park to the Western part of Uganda. Along the way, you will find many baboons on the road waiting to be given some food, pass by the tea plantations and admire the scenic beauty of it all. Continue through Fort Portal town until you reach Kibale National Park. ay. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp walk
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Turaco Treetops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your morning breakfast, your driver will take you to the park information centre where you will be briefed together with other guests about what to do and not to do while trekking chimpanzees. Thereafter you will set out to look for the chimpanzees in the forest and experience unforgettable. Trekking might take 2 to 6 hours of which it is based on the location of chimpanzees.
At the end of the day you would have received a great African experience since you will see how these people live, do their day to day activities among other things. Head back to the lodge, have dinner & Overnight.
Optional activity
At an additional fee of only $70 US Dollar p.p. you do the chimpanzee habituation tracking instead of the regular chimpanzee tracking. This will take all day and you will be 100% sure to have a very close encounter with your closest relatives.
Day 3 : Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, you will enjoy a leisurely drive back to Kampala arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel in Kampala or at Entebbe airport for your onward journey back and that will be end of this 3 Days Kibale forest Chimpanzee tracking safari in Uganda. Thank you for choosing Verdoro Safaris!
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
Mode of Transport
4x4 Vehicle
Accommodation
Mid- Range
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Budget hotels unless when one requests for the luxury or midrange or super-luxury package..
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
All our tours are fully guided.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Although some countries can acquire visa on entry, we highly recommend travelers to apply for E-visas to save time being spent in ques on entry and any other inconveniences.
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Travellers are required to present their covid vaccination proof.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above the age of 5 years can join the tour.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights included for this tour unless when a traveller requests for a luxury or midrange or super-luxury package.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
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Are travellers safe while on this tour?
Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
A year
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations
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Am I safe in Uganda ?
Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your payment receipt
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Verdoro Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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Chimps Trekking -Kibale and Bigodi Nature Walk
3 Days Starting in entebbe and ending in entebb
Visiting: Kibale National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
V0018
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-80
Special diets catered:
Halal, Meat, Vegans, Vegetarians
