06:30 – 07:00 | Transfer to Budongo Forest
Early morning departure from your lodge in Masindi or Murchison Falls area to Budongo Forest Reserve – Kaniyo Pabidi.
07:30 – 08:00 | Arrival & Registration
Arrival and registration at Kaniyo Pabidi.
08:00 – 11:00 | Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Guided forest walk in search of chimpanzees.
Other wildlife may include black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, birds, and butterflies.
Once chimpanzees are found, visitors spend up to 1 hour observing them.
11:00 – 11:30 | Return Walk
Trek back to the starting point.
11:30 – 12:30 | Optional Activities
Short nature walk
Visit the forest information center
Refreshments (own arrangement)
12:30 | Departure
Return to lodge or continue with other safari activities.
Chimpanzee trekking permit (Budongo Forest)
Guided forest walk
Profesional Guide
One hour with chimpanzees once located
Transport to and from Budongo Forest
Meals and drinks
Park entrance fees
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel insurance
Keep a minimum distance of 7 meters from chimpanzees
Do not participate if you are sick (flu, cough, or infectious illness)
Follow instructions given during the trek
No feeding or touching wildlife
Keep noise to a minimum
Flash photography is not allowed
Face masks may be required when close to chimpanzees
Wear sturdy walking shoes and carry enough drinking water
Minimum age: 12 years