3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park
These 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park will take you to Kibale National Park in western Uganda for Chimpanzee Habituation safari. Chimpanzee Habituation is the process of training these primates to get used to human presence and preparing them for trekking, you will accompany researchers while they teach these specious how to get used to human presence, this is an important way for researchers to learn more about these primates without changing their behavior. Habituation takes longer time of about 3 years to confirm that they are open and eligible for trekking. Kibale Forest National Park is referred to as the capital of primates because it hosts the highest number of them in Africa and the only place in Uganda where Chimpanzee Habituation is carried out.
During 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park one is given more time to spend with chimpanzee compared to Chimpanzee trekking that last for only an hour, during habituation your guaranteed more time of about 6 hours to spend with the chimpanzees even full days are possible. Tourist stand high chances of exploring the park’s flora and Fauna other primates like Red-tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Uganda red-colobus monkey, Black and White colobus monkeys and bird life. You will have a great opportunity to learn a lot about chimpanzees from the moment they leave their overnight nests till the time to built new nests at around 7:00 pm.
Brief itinerary of 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale and Nature Walk
- Day 3: End of Safari Transfer Back to Kampala/Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary of 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 1 of 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park Our company representative will pick you after break (or parked depending on your preferences) from either the airport or Hotel in Kampala/Entebbe, you will be briefed about the trip and then hit the road to Kibale Forest National Park. Lunch will be served along the way and en-route, on arrival you will check in at your prior booked lodge and freshen up later have dinner and Overnight stay.
Accommodation Optional; Luxury Lodge: primates Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge, Primates Lodge Kibale, Crater Safari Lodge. Mid-range: Isunga Lodge, Chimpanzee Forest Guest house, Turaco Tree Tops. Budget: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guest house. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale and Nature Walk
On 2 of 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park you’re required to wake up for an early breakfast meet up your guide driver and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing from the researchers on how to behave while in the forest before you commence your chimpanzee tracking experience. The activity will start at 6 when the chimpanzees wake up and last up to 7 pm when they build new nests to host the night.
You will start you tracking led by researching team pushing deep in the forest, these chimps are less used to human presence in their environment than those visited during chimpanzee trekking. This activity is mixed with challenges and excitement of spending time with these primates and enjoying other forest wonders. Don’t get it twisted that habituation is the best way to capture amazing photographs with chimps. You will get beautiful moment watching these primates feeding, copulating, hunting, breastfeeding, resting, patrolling and building new nests.
After the long amazing day of habituation, retreat back to the starting point and then meet with driver and transfer to the lodge for dinner and night stay.
Accommodation Optional; Luxury Lodge: primates Lodge or Kyaninga Lodge, Primates Lodge Kibale, Crater Safari Lodge. Mid-range: Isunga Lodge, Chimpanzee Forest Guest house, Turaco Tree Tops. Budget: Kibale Forest Camp, Chimpanzee Forest Guest house. Meal Plan; Breakfast, Packed lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: End of Safari Transfer Back to Kampala/Entebbe
You will wake up to a relaxed breakfast while enjoying the lodge environment. After embark on your journey to Kampala. Lunch will be served along the way and en-route, reaching in perfect time to catch your flight back home or we can book for you a hotel in Kampala/ Entebbe for refreshment and night stay.
End of Safari of 3 days chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park
Price Includes
Park fees
Gorilla Trekking Permit
All Activities
On board Accommodations
A professional English specking guide driver
All transportations
All taxes/ VAT
Pick up and drop off
On board Meals
Bottled drinking water
Price Excludes
International Flights
Tips
Additional accommodation before and after the safari
Personal expenses like beverages, laundry, snacks, extra meals
Government imposed Increase of taxes or Park fees.
