Track Wild Chimpanzees
Deep in Kibale Forest
Stand metres away from our closest living relatives in their ancient rainforest home. Three immersive days in Uganda’s primate capital — an encounter that will change how you see the wild forever.
Tour at a Glance
Everything you need to know about your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Tour Pricing
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing for an experience worth every penny. All prices quoted per person based on double occupancy.
- 2 nights mid-range lodge accommodation
- 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person
- All park entrance fees
- Full-board meals throughout
- Private transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Optional chimp habituation experience add-on
Solo traveller supplements apply. Ask us for the exact rate.
- 2 nights luxury forest lodge accommodation
- 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person
- Chimp habituation experience (full day)
- All park & community fees included
- Private gourmet dining throughout
- Exclusive 4x4 safari vehicle & driver
- Dedicated personal guide & naturalist
- Welcome & farewell amenity packs
Bespoke extensions to gorilla trekking available on request.
Ready to Confirm Your Booking?
Secure your chimpanzee trekking permit and lodge today. Pay directly and safely through our trusted payment partner PesaPal.
Pay & Confirm Booking NowSecure online payment • Visa, Mastercard & local payment methods accepted • Instant confirmation email
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Every moment is designed to bring you closer to Uganda’s wild heart. Here is exactly what your three days will look like.
Kampala to Kibale — Arrival & Orientation
Your adventure begins at your Kampala hotel or Entebbe Airport, where your dedicated guide and private safari vehicle will collect you in the morning. The four-hour drive southwest takes you through rolling tea estates and banana groves as Uganda’s landscape transforms around you. Stop at the equator for photos and a brief geography lesson before continuing on to Fort Portal town for a late lunch.
Arrive at your lodge by mid-afternoon. After checking in and freshening up, your guide conducts a detailed briefing on what to expect during chimpanzee tracking: dos and don’ts, what the trackers do before dawn to locate the chimps, and how to move through dense forest. This is where excitement starts to build. Dinner is served at the lodge as the forest falls into its nighttime chorus.
Into the Forest — The Chimpanzee Tracking Experience
Wake before sunrise. This is the day you came for. After an early breakfast, your group assembles at the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 7:30am where UWA rangers brief you and issue permits. Trackers have been in the forest since 5am following the chimps’ night nests, so they already know where the community is moving.
You enter the forest — 795 square kilometres of ancient moist forest — listening for the unmistakable calls, crashing branches and wild drumming of chimpanzees. When you find the troop, you have one magical hour in their company: watching them groom, feed, play, and travel. This is raw wildlife on their terms, and it is utterly humbling. Return to the lodge by midday for lunch and rest.
The afternoon opens up options. Take a guided nature walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to over 200 bird species and colobus monkeys. Or simply relax at the lodge, reviewing your footage and listening to the forest breathe. Dinner is at the lodge, where your guide shares stories of Uganda’s forests and wildlife.
Morning Activity & Return to Kampala
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a final morning stroll in the lodge gardens. Luxury guests have the option of an early morning forest walk before departure. Check-out is by 10am, and your guide will have the vehicle loaded and ready.
The drive back to Kampala follows a slightly different route, passing crater lakes that dot the Albertine Rift Valley — your guide will stop at a viewpoint over Lake Nkuruba, a hidden gem rimmed with forest. Arrive back in Kampala by late afternoon. You will be dropped at your hotel or Entebbe Airport, carrying with you images and memories of Uganda’s wild interior that will last a lifetime.
What’s Included & Excluded
Included in This Tour
- ✓ Return airport/hotel transfers from Kampala or Entebbe
- ✓ Private 4x4 safari vehicle & fuel throughout
- ✓ 2 nights accommodation (mid-range or luxury, as booked)
- ✓ All meals as specified (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 breakfast)
- ✓ 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- ✓ Kibale National Park entrance fees
- ✓ Knowledgeable English-speaking professional guide
- ✓ UWA armed ranger escort in the forest
- ✓ Bigodi Wetland guided nature walk (afternoon Day 2)
- ✓ All government taxes and levies
- ✓ 24/7 in-country support throughout the tour
Not Included
- ✗ International flights to/from Uganda
- ✗ Uganda visa fees (approx. USD 50 – check latest requirements)
- ✗ Travel insurance (mandatory; not included)
- ✗ Personal items & laundry
- ✗ Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks outside of meals
- ✗ Tips & gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- ✗ Optional add-ons (chimp habituation, extra activities)
- ✗ Meals not specified in the itinerary
- ✗ Any expenses of a personal nature
Where You Will Stay
Hand-picked lodges that place you in the heart of the forest without sacrificing comfort or character.
A well-regarded tented camp nestled at the forest edge. Comfortable en-suite bandas with solar power, a warm atmosphere, and hearty home-cooked meals. The call of chimps wakes you each morning.
Situated inside the national park boundary, offering unrivalled forest immersion. Elegant cottages, outdoor soaking tubs, gourmet dining and a stunning infinity-view deck overlooking the forest canopy.
A romantic colonial homestead perched above a volcanic crater lake — one of Uganda’s most extraordinary settings. Perfect for couples seeking a truly unique and intimate experience.
Specific lodge allocation confirmed upon booking based on availability. All lodges are carefully vetted by our team.
Make It Yours
This tour is a starting point, not a fixed package. Talk to us about extending or customising your experience:
From the Forest
A glimpse of what awaits you in Kibale.
What Our Travellers Say
Genuine reviews from guests who have trekked with us.
“Standing two metres from a family of wild chimpanzees is something I will never forget. Samuel’s team organised everything flawlessly — the guide was brilliant, the lodge was perfect, and Uganda itself blew us away.”
“I was sceptical about a short 3-day safari being worth the journey, but this exceeded every expectation. The chimpanzee habituation extension was the highlight of our entire Africa trip. Highly recommend Wander & Wonder.”
“Our guide Fassie was incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel so safe in the forest. The whole experience felt personal and genuine, never like a conveyor belt of tourists. Will absolutely be back for the gorilla trek.”
The People Behind Your Journey
We are not a faceless booking platform. We are a small, passionate team who care deeply about Uganda and everyone who visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
Book or Enquire About This Tour
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get back to you within 24 hours with a personalised quote and availability confirmation.
Track Wild Chimpanzees
Deep in Kibale Forest
Stand metres away from our closest living relatives in their ancient rainforest home. Three immersive days in Uganda’s primate capital — an encounter that will change how you see the wild forever.
Tour at a Glance
Everything you need to know about your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Tour Pricing
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing for an experience worth every penny. All prices quoted per person based on double occupancy.
- 2 nights mid-range lodge accommodation
- 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person
- All park entrance fees
- Full-board meals throughout
- Private transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Optional chimp habituation experience add-on
Solo traveller supplements apply. Ask us for the exact rate.
- 2 nights luxury forest lodge accommodation
- 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person
- Chimp habituation experience (full day)
- All park & community fees included
- Private gourmet dining throughout
- Exclusive 4x4 safari vehicle & driver
- Dedicated personal guide & naturalist
- Welcome & farewell amenity packs
Bespoke extensions to gorilla trekking available on request.
Ready to Confirm Your Booking?
Secure your chimpanzee trekking permit and lodge today. Pay directly and safely through our trusted payment partner PesaPal.
Pay & Confirm Booking NowSecure online payment • Visa, Mastercard & local payment methods accepted • Instant confirmation email
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Every moment is designed to bring you closer to Uganda’s wild heart. Here is exactly what your three days will look like.
Kampala to Kibale — Arrival & Orientation
Your adventure begins at your Kampala hotel or Entebbe Airport, where your dedicated guide and private safari vehicle will collect you in the morning. The four-hour drive southwest takes you through rolling tea estates and banana groves as Uganda’s landscape transforms around you. Stop at the equator for photos and a brief geography lesson before continuing on to Fort Portal town for a late lunch.
Arrive at your lodge by mid-afternoon. After checking in and freshening up, your guide conducts a detailed briefing on what to expect during chimpanzee tracking: dos and don’ts, what the trackers do before dawn to locate the chimps, and how to move through dense forest. This is where excitement starts to build. Dinner is served at the lodge as the forest falls into its nighttime chorus.
Into the Forest — The Chimpanzee Tracking Experience
Wake before sunrise. This is the day you came for. After an early breakfast, your group assembles at the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 7:30am where UWA rangers brief you and issue permits. Trackers have been in the forest since 5am following the chimps’ night nests, so they already know where the community is moving.
You enter the forest — 795 square kilometres of ancient moist forest — listening for the unmistakable calls, crashing branches and wild drumming of chimpanzees. When you find the troop, you have one magical hour in their company: watching them groom, feed, play, and travel. This is raw wildlife on their terms, and it is utterly humbling. Return to the lodge by midday for lunch and rest.
The afternoon opens up options. Take a guided nature walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to over 200 bird species and colobus monkeys. Or simply relax at the lodge, reviewing your footage and listening to the forest breathe. Dinner is at the lodge, where your guide shares stories of Uganda’s forests and wildlife.
Morning Activity & Return to Kampala
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a final morning stroll in the lodge gardens. Luxury guests have the option of an early morning forest walk before departure. Check-out is by 10am, and your guide will have the vehicle loaded and ready.
The drive back to Kampala follows a slightly different route, passing crater lakes that dot the Albertine Rift Valley — your guide will stop at a viewpoint over Lake Nkuruba, a hidden gem rimmed with forest. Arrive back in Kampala by late afternoon. You will be dropped at your hotel or Entebbe Airport, carrying with you images and memories of Uganda’s wild interior that will last a lifetime.
What’s Included & Excluded
Included in This Tour
- ✓ Return airport/hotel transfers from Kampala or Entebbe
- ✓ Private 4x4 safari vehicle & fuel throughout
- ✓ 2 nights accommodation (mid-range or luxury, as booked)
- ✓ All meals as specified (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 breakfast)
- ✓ 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- ✓ Kibale National Park entrance fees
- ✓ Knowledgeable English-speaking professional guide
- ✓ UWA armed ranger escort in the forest
- ✓ Bigodi Wetland guided nature walk (afternoon Day 2)
- ✓ All government taxes and levies
- ✓ 24/7 in-country support throughout the tour
Not Included
- ✗ International flights to/from Uganda
- ✗ Uganda visa fees (approx. USD 50 – check latest requirements)
- ✗ Travel insurance (mandatory; not included)
- ✗ Personal items & laundry
- ✗ Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks outside of meals
- ✗ Tips & gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- ✗ Optional add-ons (chimp habituation, extra activities)
- ✗ Meals not specified in the itinerary
- ✗ Any expenses of a personal nature
Where You Will Stay
Hand-picked lodges that place you in the heart of the forest without sacrificing comfort or character.
A well-regarded tented camp nestled at the forest edge. Comfortable en-suite bandas with solar power, a warm atmosphere, and hearty home-cooked meals. The call of chimps wakes you each morning.
Situated inside the national park boundary, offering unrivalled forest immersion. Elegant cottages, outdoor soaking tubs, gourmet dining and a stunning infinity-view deck overlooking the forest canopy.
A romantic colonial homestead perched above a volcanic crater lake — one of Uganda’s most extraordinary settings. Perfect for couples seeking a truly unique and intimate experience.
Specific lodge allocation confirmed upon booking based on availability. All lodges are carefully vetted by our team.
Make It Yours
This tour is a starting point, not a fixed package. Talk to us about extending or customising your experience:
From the Forest
A glimpse of what awaits you in Kibale.
What Our Travellers Say
Genuine reviews from guests who have trekked with us.
“Standing two metres from a family of wild chimpanzees is something I will never forget. Samuel’s team organised everything flawlessly — the guide was brilliant, the lodge was perfect, and Uganda itself blew us away.”
“I was sceptical about a short 3-day safari being worth the journey, but this exceeded every expectation. The chimpanzee habituation extension was the highlight of our entire Africa trip. Highly recommend Wander & Wonder.”
“Our guide Fassie was incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel so safe in the forest. The whole experience felt personal and genuine, never like a conveyor belt of tourists. Will absolutely be back for the gorilla trek.”
The People Behind Your Journey
We are not a faceless booking platform. We are a small, passionate team who care deeply about Uganda and everyone who visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
Book or Enquire About This Tour
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get back to you within 24 hours with a personalised quote and availability confirmation.