In the morning, you will leave Kampala or Entebbe, traveling approximately 5 to 6 hours in a 4x4 vehicle towards Fort Portal and Kibale Forest National Park. During the drive, enjoy the scenic views and keep an eye out for wildlife such as baboons and various bird species like the African Grey Parrot. Stop for lunch in Fort Portal, where you can savor local cuisine before continuing to Kibale.

After lunch, check into your lodge near Kibale. If time allows, consider visiting the scenic Amabere Caves or hiking around the Fort Portal Crater Lake fields, where you can spot monkeys and colorful birds. After your afternoon activities, relax at your lodge, enjoying dinner and preparing for the early start the next day.

Wake up early on Day 2 for breakfast, then head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing. As the sun rises, you will meet your guide and trackers, eager to locate the habituated chimpanzee group. You will follow them as they wake from their nests at dawn, beginning their day.

The full day will be spent observing the chimps as they forage, play, and socialize. This extended time in the forest allows for deeper insights into their behaviors, with up to 4 hours spent with them in their natural habitat. You may also encounter red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and a variety of bird species, enriching your understanding of chimpanzee life. In the evening, return to your lodge for a late lunch or dinner, reflecting on the incredible encounters before resting for the night.

On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, head out for a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, where you will have the chance to see various primates, including Red Colobus and Blue Monkeys. The sanctuary is also home to abundant birdlife, highlighting species like the Great Blue Turaco and the Lesser Honeyguide.

Late in the morning, you will have lunch before continuing your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. As you travel, you might spot wildlife along the roadside, including smaller mammals and interesting bird species. The drive will conclude with your arrival at your destination in time for your evening flight or drop-off. This 3 Days Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale Forest Park offers a rich opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of Rwanda’s wildlife.