3 Days Kibale Primate Safari

Leave early for Kibale Forest National Park driving through the green country side, past forest reserves and tea plantations. Kibale Forest is the most magnificent of Uganda’s tropical rain forests and one of the most rewarding areas to explore. The Park is all about trekking Chimpanzees and prides itself as being Africa’s top protected area for primates numbering an estimated 13 species. The park also boasts of 372 bird species of which 60 percent are recorded Uganda’s Forest Birds. Arrive in time for Lunch. Afternoon we may go for the Crater Lake visit. The Crater Lake area formed during the ancient volcanic activity is a natural paradise off the beaten track as it takes you to the crater lakes another hidden pearl from the common attraction areas in Uganda. The scenic view is breath taking as you behold the various crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, tea plantations, Kibale Forest National Park, Lake George and Kichwamba escarpment in the rift Valley. Retire at your accommodation unit for Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activities: Forest birding.

After breakfast, we embark on a Chimpanzee trek in the Forest. Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of our genetic blue print. Humans and chimps are also thought to share a common ancestor who lived some four to eight million years ago. We set out into this large block of  rain forest with a trained guide looking out for the chimps which are generally fruit and plant eaters but can also feed on eggs and meat. The chimps are always on the move looking for food, and with the leadership of the ranger/guide; we trek in this jungle with other opportunities of viewing different bird species and a variety of butterflies. Do not forget to carry your binoculars as the chimps tend to foliage in the tree canopies. The chimp trek may yield sightings of other primates like the Colobus monkeys, Baboons, Red tailed and Velvet monkeys among others. Upon location, we will spend an hour viewing the chimps before returning to the lodge for Lunch. Afternoon you may opt to have the rest of the day at leisure or go for a community visit around Kibale forest. Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Activity: Chimp tracking, community visit

Breakfast at leisure, check out of your rooms.  We drive to Nyakasura caves to visit the stalactites and stalagmites locally referred to as Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru. The Nyinamwiru story associated with these rain soaked rocks make the visit all the more interesting. After listening to this love – rivalry story associated with the caves, we have Lunch and later proceed to Kampala arriving in the evening.  Transfer to either your hotel or to the Airport for your home bound flight Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Activities: Nyakasura caves