Wake up early and begin safari to Kanyanchu by 8:00 a.m. to start your chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. Chimpanzees are considered to be the closest relatives of human beings since they share 98% of their DNA with that of the humans.
As you proceed in the wild in search of these beautiful chimps, you will, as well, view many other primate and animal species, including L’hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, pottos, bush babies, and many bird species including the little green bul, yellow spotted nictor, ramped tinker bird, crowed eagle, green breasted pitta, black bee spotted eater, as well as elephants.
This national park is on average 3,300 feet in elevation and it’s a rain forest with many communities of chimpanzees. Each troop has over 100 individuals with a complete social structure. In their groups, the adult males dominate the group and always defend the whole community against any danger and incursions by outside males.
These primates are located by listening to their pant hooting calls, hurrying to the place where they are calling from. You get a chance to observe them as they play, feed, socialize, as well as jump around in trees.
Immediately after, return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you will view more primates, like blue monkeys, baboons, otters, bushbucks, mongoose, bush pigs, and many more. The place is also known for many bird species, like the great blue turaco and the green breasted pitta.
- Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
- Timings: Three to five hours trekking and two hours walking tour
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Activity: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Swamp walk