This morning, after breakfast, you will embark on your journey to Kibale National Park. This is one of the parks that protects a moist evergreen forest. It is home to 13 species of chimpanzees which are man’s closest relative. Kibale National Park is located south of the town of Fort Portal; its main characteristics are the lush impenetrable forest, and the numerous species of primates that populate it including black and white colobus, red-tailed monkeys, and velvet monkeys.

Expert guides & visitors on the trail report that the meetings are very frequent and extremely exciting. It is best known for having the highest concentration of chimpanzees, you will get to meet these fantastic primates in their natural environment, some are accustomed to the presence of man because researchers have studied their behavior for over forty years.

After lunch and rest at the Chimpundu lodge you will go for a cultural experience in the village. explore the atmospheric village of Bigodi accompanied by one of our professional English-speaking field-guides.

The walk will take up to 3 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. According to your interests, you will first visit a traditional healer who will happily share his knowledge about spirits, herbs, plants and local medicines. 

One of the highlights of the tour is the coffee making experience one is show how coffee is transformed from beans, as it goes through the process of pounding and eventually ending with an aromatic cup of coffee.

A few meters onwards you will meet the women who engage is basketry and will take you through their day-to-day experiences which ends with a traditional dance.

Lastly visit the traditional beer and gin brewery. You will learn about how beer and gin is made from bananas and the process it takes, a few sips of the gin you can stagger back to your lodge.

Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Chimpundu Lodge