Trek & primates · Kibale
Kibale Chimps with Steve
East Africa's highest primate density, tracked with a ranger — two days for the chimps, or three to carry on into Queen Elizabeth.
And if nobody else books your slot, it runs as a private tour — same price.
Hosted by SteveWalking Kampala since 2018
Kibale forest holds thirteen primate species; you're there for one hour with a habituated chimpanzee community, plus mangabeys, colobus and red-tailed monkeys along the way.
The two-day trip runs the itinerary below. The three-day version continues into Queen Elizabeth National Park: the two-hour Kazinga Channel boat among the hippos, a dawn game drive at Kasenyi, and the road home through Ishasha and the Equator.
Chimp permit, lodging, meals and transport are included. Lodges from budget (Forest Camp) to luxury (Kyaninga, Primate Lodge) — say which tier when we confirm.
Day by day
- Day 1 — West to the forest
7:00 departure, five to six hours' drive with lunch en route. Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary — monkeys, birds, butterflies.
- Day 2 — Chimpanzees
Tracking from 6:30 with a ranger. Once found, one full hour with the community. Then lunch and the road home — or onward to Queen Elizabeth on the three-day version.
- Day 3 — Queen Elizabeth — three-day version only
Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kasenyi game drive, and home via Ishasha and the Equator.
What's in the price
- Chimpanzee permit — we secure it
- Hotel pickup, 4x4 & driver-guide throughout
- Full board lodging (pick your tier)
- Bigodi wetland walk
- Drinks & tips
What guests say
“Visited many interesting parts of Kampala (3.5h slow walk, lots of shade/roofed areas). Steve is very nice and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!”
“Steve was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgable. I learned a lot not only about the sites we visited but also about the Ugandan society.”
“Great tour. Steve knew a lot about history and was able to navigate the city well. He was also able to answer all of my questions.”
“I went for a city tour in Kampala with Steve and had a great time. Steve knows the city very well and gives you a look on the different faces that the city has to offer. He also has a chill vibe and he's a pleasant person to talk to.”
Meeting point
We pick you up from your Kampala hotel