1 Day Tour

Half-Day Chimpanzee Trekking

North West Uganda

 Budongo Forest (Kaniyo Pabidi)

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.

Includes
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit (Budongo Forest)

  • Guided forest walk

  • Profesional Guide

  • One hour with chimpanzees once located

Excludes
  • Transport to and from Budongo Forest

  • Meals and drinks

  • Park entrance fees

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

  • Travel insurance

Safety Measures
  • 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

Age Limit

Minimum age: 12 years