Day 1 · Entebbe to Kibale
Early start from Entebbe and a long road day west towards Fort Portal and Kibale. Check in at your lodge, rest, and take a short walk nearby if you have the energy.
Uganda safari · 3 days
3-Day Kibale Chimpanzee Trek and Bigodi Wetland
From US$1,400 per person, 2 sharing · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
Three days, one wish: chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. You trek from Kanyanchu on day two, then walk the Bigodi wetland with a community guide for birds and monkeys, and the road does the rest. A private trip from Entebbe with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Book this Kibale chimpanzee trek with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala operator. It sits in our Uganda safari tour packages collection and our 2027 safari packages guide. Read the Kibale chimpanzee guide or the Kibale destination page.
From US$1,400 per person, 2 sharing a double room, mid-range lodges, foreign non-resident adults, standard 2027 dates (not April, May or November), excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price. Prices checked: 27 October 2026.
Why this safari?
Chimpanzees are the point of this trip. Day two is built around one trek from Kanyanchu in Kibale Forest, followed by a gentler afternoon on the Bigodi wetland trail, where a community guide shows you birds and monkeys.
Who is this safari for?
Adults and teenagers aged 16 and over with three days to spare. The tariff gives 12 as the chimpanzee tracking age while the Kibale park page says 16, so we check with UWA before selling a permit to anyone younger.
Physical difficulty
Forest walking. Chimpanzee tracking follows forest trails that can be muddy in wetter months. The Bigodi wetland walk is gentler.
Best time to go
Chimpanzee sightings are usually reliable all year. January, February, June to September and December are the busier months, and April, May and November bring muddier, slippery trails. April, May and November are UWA's low-season months, when the permit rates differ and low-season permits cannot be rescheduled. We confirm the rate for your dates in writing before you pay.
Your safari vehicle
Private safari vehicle with a UTB-licensed driver-guide.
Your lead planner
Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa, gorilla permits secured weekly from Kampala. Field guides include Daniel (25 years Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi) and Maria (women's journeys).
Wildlife & experiences you can expect
- Chimpanzee tracking from Kanyanchu in Kibale Forest
- Bigodi wetland walk with a community guide: birds and monkeys
- Forest lodge stay near the park
Serah Foundation, where your booking goes
Every Mwanzo safari contributes to Serah Foundation, a registered community organisation supporting education, health outreach, and livelihood programmes in communities bordering Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth. We publish what your booking supports; this is not a vague "community fee."
On this safari
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Traveller reviews
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Related planning guides
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Day 2 · Chimpanzee trek and Bigodi wetland
Chimpanzee trek from Kanyanchu. Your guide confirms the walk slot when your permit is paid. In the afternoon, a guided walk on the Bigodi wetland with a community guide.
Day 3 · Back to Entebbe
Breakfast at the lodge, then the road back to Entebbe in time for an evening flight, or a night in Entebbe if you prefer.
Want more? Add a second night and a Queen Elizabeth day for a primates and wildlife route, or continue to Bwindi for gorillas on our 4-day chimpanzees then gorillas trip.
Highlights
- Chimpanzee trek from Kanyanchu
- Bigodi wetland walk with a community guide
- Private safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Parks & regions
- Kibale Forest
Typically included
- Chimpanzee permit ($300 per person, 2027 foreign non-resident rate)
- Bigodi wetland walk
- Private safari vehicle & UTB-licensed driver-guide
- Park entry fees as listed
- Mid-range accommodation, half board at the lodges, lunch on the road and on activity days
- Airport transfers: the trip starts and ends in Entebbe
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel insurance is not included; guests arrange their own.
- Drinks, laundry, porter fees & tips
- Optional activities not in the itinerary
- Chimpanzee habituation experience (a separate, longer activity)
Lodges on this route
Mid-range lodges priced into the from-price. The exact property is confirmed in your written quote before you travel.
| Kibale | Kibale Forest Camp |
Booking & payment
Deposit
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Balance
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Cancellation
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Your money
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
Common questions
How much does the 3-day Kibale chimpanzee trek cost?
From US$1,400 per person, 2 sharing a double room, with mid-range lodges, on standard 2027 dates and excluding international flights. The $300 chimpanzee permit is inside the price. Your written quote confirms the final figure.
Is the chimpanzee permit included?
Yes. The 2027 chimpanzee permit, $300 per person at the foreign non-resident rate, is inside the from-price. We buy it once your deposit is paid, because UWA no longer holds unpaid permits.
Is three days enough for Kibale chimpanzees?
Yes, for one trek. Days one and three are long road days and day two is your trek and wetland walk. If you want gorillas too, see our 4-day trip that adds Bwindi.
What is the minimum age for chimpanzee tracking?
The UWA tariff says 12 and the Kibale park page says 16. We recommend 16 and over, and we check with UWA before selling a permit to anyone younger.
What changes in April, May or November?
UWA treats these as low-season months with different permit rates, and low-season permits cannot be rescheduled. The from-price is for standard dates, so we confirm your rate in writing.
Enquire about this safari
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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