COECSA 2026 · 2 nights
Kibale chimpanzee tracking
Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, with the crater lakes and tea estates of Fort Portal around you.
Kibale National ParkPick-up from your hotel in Kampala
Private tour 1–2 people$980per person
Small group 3–5 people$850per person
Group 5+ people$750per person
Fits COECSA 2026 (2–4 December 2026)
Before the congress: Sat 28 Nov – Tue 1 DecAfter the congress: From Sat 5 Dec
Day by day
Kampala to Fort PortalPick-up from your hotel and drive west to Fort Portal, through farmland and tea estates. Afternoon among the crater lakes before dinner at your lodge.
Chimpanzee trackingMorning briefing at Kanyanchu, then into the forest with a ranger to find a chimpanzee community, with about an hour in their company once found. In the afternoon, an optional walk in the Bigodi wetland for birds and monkeys.
Back to KampalaBreakfast, then the drive back to Kampala, arriving in the late afternoon.
Highlights
- Wild chimpanzees in one of Africa's best primate forests
- Red colobus, L'Hoest's and other monkeys along the trails
- Crater lakes and tea estates around Fort Portal
Included
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Transport with a driver-guide, from and back to your hotel in Kampala
- 2 nights' accommodation with meals
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water on the road
Not included
- Bigodi wetland walk fee
- Drinks, tips and personal items
- Travel insurance
Check permit availability
Permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and run out early. Pick a date to see what our team last confirmed with UWA.
Book this tour
Choose your group size and when you would like to go. The price updates as you choose.
