Overview:
Discover the Primate Capital of the World and Scenic Crater Lakes
Are you visiting Fort Portal City and looking for an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience? Our expertly guided 1-Day Chimpanzee Tracking and Crater Lakes Tour offers the perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty, tailored for those with limited time.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest, known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” boasts the highest concentration of primates in Uganda. The park is home to a rich variety of primates, including:
Red colobus monkeys
Red-tailed monkeys
Black-and-white colobus monkeys
Vervet monkeys
Grey-cheeked mangabeys
Olive baboons
Nocturnal bush babies
In addition to primates, Kibale Forest is also home to forest elephants, buffalos, bush pigs, duikers, antelopes, and over 300 species of birds — making it a haven for both wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers.
Your chimpanzee tracking adventure lasts approximately 4 hours, including a magical hour of close contact upon locating the chimpanzees.
Explore the Stunning Kasenda Crater Lakes
After your chimpanzee experience, immerse yourself in the breath-taking scenery of the Kasenda Crater Lakes — an area with one of the highest concentrations of crater lakes per square kilometre in the world. You’ll visit iconic lakes such as: Rukwanzi, Mwamba, Kifuruka, and Nyairya.
Don’t miss the famous Nyinambuga Crater Lake, featured on Uganda’s 20,000 UGX banknotes.
Visit Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Conclude your day with a visit to Nkuruba Nature Reserve, where you can relax amidst the tranquil surroundings and soak in the beauty of this unspoiled natural sanctuary — the perfect ending to your day of adventure. At here that a hot lunch will be served.
Tour Includes
Chimpanzee tracking permits
Expert-guided chimpanzee tracking experience
Guided crater lakes tour
Lunch at Nkuruba Lakeside Resort
Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Fort Portal
Excludes:
Transportation from Kampala/Entebbe
Air tickets
Personal expenses
Optional activities (available on request):
Book your adventure today and discover why Kibale Forest and the Kasenda Crater Lakes are among Uganda’s most treasured natural wonders!