2 Day Chimpanzee Safari Uganda

2 Day Chimpanzee Safari Uganda

2-Day Chimpanzee Safari Uganda in Budongo Forest Reserve Tour overview Budongo Forest reserve is located in Murchison falls national park and it covers an area of 793 sq. kilometers 53% of this area is a forest and the rest of the area is grassland. This forest reserve harbors a variety of wildlife species including; 465 species of trees, 24 species of mammals, 9 primate species, 289 butterfly species, 359 bird species as well as 130 moth species. The forest also commonly known for the mahogany trees and chimpanzees and there are between 600 to 700 chimpanzees. There are 6 groups of chimpanzees that are habituated to trekking and throughout the year, the visitors have a high chance of seeing these primates.

The activity starts at exactly at 7:00 am and the guides will take you around as you search for these unique primates which share 98% of their DNA with humans. The activity might take 30 minutes or all the day depending on where they are located on a specific day. Only children who are seven years and above  are allowed to track the chimpanzees and the groups are limited to only 6 people per group. Tour Highlights Day 1: Transfer to Budongo Forest Reserve. Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in the forest.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Budongo Forest Reserve/Chimpanzee Safari Uganda

Early in the morning after breakfast, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to Budongo forest. You will check in at your choice of accommodation. The forest reserve is found near Murchison Falls National Park which is the largest national park in Uganda. This place is a real feel of nature since it’s covered with mahogany trees all over. Chimpanzee Safari Uganda, The forest harbors many primate species as well as birds. On your arrival, enjoy your lunch at the lodge as you prepare to take a guided walk within the forest to discover its beauty and wildlife species. Later in the evening, relax at your lodge and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the birds found in the forest.

Location: Budongo Forest

Accommodation:

 Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in the forest/Chimpanzee Safari Uganda

Enjoy breakfast in the morning at your lodge and after proceed for a chimpanzee trek, this experience takes between 3 to 6 hours as you search for these wonderful primates. On meeting them, you are given an hour to spend with them as they play, climb on trees, and care for their young ones. This walk will also expose you to many other wildlife species including; birds, monkeys, and many more.

This forest reserve  managed by both Uganda wildlife and Jane Good institute. Later after the trek, return to your lodge for lunch as you prepare to depart back arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon. The guide will drop you off either at your hotel or at the airport for your final departure. END OF SAFARI.

Tour inclusions

Chimpanzee permits

Transportation

Touring and Photography

Bottled drinking water

Guide/driver (English speaking and full time)

Accommodation (Full Board)

Tour Exclusions

International flights (Can be arranged if requested)

Personal expenses including tips, drinks/beverages, and laundry services

Accommodation while in Entebbe/ Kampala

Visas

Other items for personal use

Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have a total fleet of 225 well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have hatched roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sight seeing.