2 Days Chimpanzee Tracking Budongo Forest

$460 pp (USD)

2 People | Leaves: Any Day

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Destination: Budongo Forest, Murchison Falls
Activities: Chimps Tracking

Tour Highlights

Drive to Murchison Falls – Western Uganda
Chimps Tracking in Budongo Forest
Nature Trek

OVERVIEW

2 Days Chimpanzee Tracking Budongo Forest – Kaniyo Pabidi, Murchison Falls National Park

Overview

Budongo Forest is actually located in the south of Murchison Falls Conservation Area, It’s known for its diverse ecosystems and is home to around 800 chimpanzees, making it one of the largest populations in East Africa. And the perfect location for an exciting chimpanzee tracking safari adventure in Uganda’s tropical rain forest.

Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest provides visitors with the opportunity to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. The experience also allows for encounters with other forest wildlife and the chance to appreciate the beauty of the lush rainforest environment

Chimpanzee tracking takes you through the depths of Budongo Forest in search of its chimpanzee community. A truly special encounter, once you find the family, you will have the chance to get incredibly close, watching how they interact, and how the infants play with each other. Spend an hour with the chimpanzee before your return walk through the forest. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will certainly return home with unforgettable memories!

Tour Highlights

Country Drive to Budongo – Murchison Falls National Park
Chimps Tracking in Budongo Forest
Nature Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Budongo Forest
Day 2: Chimps Tracking in Budongo

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Safari Itinerary

DAY 1:Transfer to Budongo Central Forest Reserve

We depart from Kampala at 7am and arrive 11am at Budongo Eco Lodge where you check in at either in the dormitory or self contained room for the day.

This is a most delightful area of Murchison Falls National Park. Budongo Forest is an oasis of tranquility where one can truly feel at one with nature. This is the oldest Mahogany Tree Forest in East Africa – and steps have been taken to preserve this most wonderful forest with its tall and majestic trees. The Forest has been under constant threat by loggers out to make a few shillings instead of looking to the future and preserving this magnificent forest for future generations. Budongo Forest will seem like an oasis to you, the quiet being broken by the sounds of birds, primates nearby – very different from a forest in North America or Europe. Certainly a place to come and spend a couple of days in peace with creation.

After lunch take a guided forest walk and discover the beauty of this awesome place yourself.

Activities:

Guided Forest Walk of 1.5 hours in length can easily be done.
3 hour guided Birding Adventure
Guided Forest Walk 3 to 4 hours in length
Dinner at Budongo Eco Lodge – sit on the porch of your lodging and take in the evening in this lovely part of Uganda in the midst of the Budongo Forest.

DAY 2:Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Central Forest Reserve.

Breakfast in budongo forest and eco lodge, where you can embark on a captivating three to four-hour small group adventure. a three to four hour small group experience visiting some of the habituated Chimpanzees of Budongo Forest- spending an hour with them and observing them. Each day, chimpanzees like gorillas move to another location for the night building new nests for that day. Budongo forest is a project of both the Jane Goodall Institute and Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Indulge in a delightful breakfast at Budongo Forest and Eco Lodge, where you can embark on a captivating three to four-hour small group adventure. Uganda Wildlife Authority, underscoring their joint commitment to conservation initiatives.

Enjoy your time with the chimpanzees.

Lunch at Budongo Eco Lodge.

Depart for Kampala and return in the late afternoon.