{"id":9445,"date":"2019-02-14T09:26:14","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T16:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=9445"},"modified":"2019-02-14T09:26:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T16:26:21","slug":"best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4928\" height=\"3264\" data-attachment-id=\"9447\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/chimp-in-pose_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?fit=4928%2C3264\" data-orig-size=\"4928,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1307994291&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chimp in pose_2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?fit=640%2C424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?fit=640%2C424\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?w=4928 4928w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?resize=300%2C199 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?resize=768%2C509 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?resize=1024%2C678 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chimp-in-pose_2.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Few wildlife experiences are more evocative than meeting chimps face-to-face<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chimp Treks in Kibale Forest<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is one single primate experience that can equal a visit to the mountain gorillas, it may very well be a visit to the chimpanzees of <strong>Kibale Forest National Park<\/strong> in <strong>Uganda<\/strong>. Chimpanzees, along with the bonobos of Congo, are humanity\u2019s closest living relatives in the animal kingdom, sharing an astounding 99% mutual DNA with humans. Just 4 million years ago, chimps, humans and bonobos were indistinguishable, DNA wise. &nbsp;This molecular bond between us and chimps is laid ever more baldly apparent when we have the exquisite opportunity to visit them. Sitting with chimps, in the wild, hearing their eerie hoots and howls of joy or concern, and seeing them engage with one another in their veritable jungle \u201cliving room,\u201d takes us back to a primordial time of our beginning, to the origins of human essence in a way that can be utterly spell-binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chimpanzee Trekking Options in Kibale Forest<\/li><li>Chimpanzee Habituation Trek<\/li><li>Chimpanzee Trek (Standard)<\/li><li>Chimpanzee Trek Advice <\/li><li>Where to Stay<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/uganda-rwanda\/\"><strong>Chimpanzee Trekking can be included in our longer Uganda trips &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chimpanzee Trekking\nOptions in Kibale Forest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers in Kibale have two primary options for visiting the chimpanzees. One is the <strong>full day habituation trek<\/strong> and the other is a shorter trek that is highlighted by one full hour visiting with a completely habituated chimpanzee family. Our trips promote the full day habituation option, but travelers should know that they are welcome to do the shorter <strong>standard trek<\/strong> instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" data-attachment-id=\"9455\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/dscn3404-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448\" data-orig-size=\"3264,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543191020&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;47.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCN3404\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?w=3264 3264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3404.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chimpanzee Habituation\nTrek<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In our itineraries, we promote the full-day habituation trek. Rather than just 1 hour with a habituated family, travelers spend more quality time in the jungle generally and with chimpanzees specifically.  Unlike the standard trek, there are usually significantly fewer people doing the habituation trek \u2013 often there\u2019s only 2-3 groups, each with a maximum of 6 travelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The habituation trek allows travelers to visit unique families of chimps, further afield, and during the full day, travelers often see a greater variety of behaviors while tracking the families, including, on occasion, exciting hunting behaviors. The typical chimp family will hunt monkeys (usually the more aggressive red colobus) about 2-3 times a week. Your rangers will help interpret the strategies employed in the hunt as those can vary based on the situation. Habituation treks typically end by late afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTES: Travelers bring a boxed lunch with them and water in their daypack. The habituation permits currently cost about US$200\/person.  Prepare for an early start: \u00a0chimp habituation treks usually start around 6:30am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" data-attachment-id=\"9454\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/dscn3486\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448\" data-orig-size=\"3264,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543195865&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;41.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCN3486\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?w=3264 3264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3486.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chimpanzee Trek (Standard)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are shorter 3-4 hour treks that start around 8am on a daily basis. During busy periods, there may be noon and afternoon groups too. Like the habituation trek, parties are split up into smaller groups of around 6 travelers, usually, right after a general, brief trek orientation by the lead ranger. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the briefing and assigned a group, the groups head out from the visitor center led by 1 ranger, through established trails, punctuated by periods of bush-whacking through the jungle. Once the advance ranger team has located the chimp family \u2013 currently at 120 members \u2013 the various groups are guided in by their own lead ranger and the groups meld into one \u201csuper group\u201d following the chimp family as it moves through the forest floor and canopy. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers linger with the chimps for one full hour, observing them gathering fruit, relaxing, mingling, etc. both on the forest floor and in the trees. Much of the time while we are watching them, they are watching us! \u00a0After the hour is up, we hike back with the ranger in our smaller groups back to the ranger station. The standard trek permits currently cost about US$120\/person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chimpanzee Trek Advice\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially while bush-whacking, you will almost certainly encounter stinging nettles. plus prickly trees and vines. Be sure to wear long pants, long sleeves, long socks, a cap, and have some gardening gloves with you. Because we often encounter biting ants somewhere along a chimp trek too, it\u2019s vital to tuck the end of the pant legs into your socks. Be sure to bring binoculars with you (8&#215;42 is good). Travelers should be in good physical condition and comfortable with off-trail hiking. Be prepared for muddy and wet conditions \u2013 waterproof mid-weight hiking boots are ideal. Wear a light daypack and bring insect repellent. This same <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/uganda-rwanda\/uganda-rwanda-packing-list\/\">packing list<\/a>, in general, is good for the gorilla treks too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chimpanzee Treks: Where\nto Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For mid-range travelers, Primate Lodge-Forest Cabins are the easy choice. For upmarket travelers, you have several other outstanding options.  One luxury option is within easy walking distance to the start of the treks; the other 2 are situated about 1-hour drive from the start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Primate Lodge<\/li><li>Kyaninga Lodge<\/li><li>Ndali Lodge<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" data-attachment-id=\"9450\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/dscn3390-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448\" data-orig-size=\"3264,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543136921&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCN3390\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?w=3264 3264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3390.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Primate Lodge &#8211; Luxury Cottages interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Primate Lodge \u2013 Luxury Cottages \u2013 outstanding location for treks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primate Lodge Kibale\u2019s principal edge is the location,\ntucked in the Kibate Forest and within about a 5-minute walk to the starting\npoint for Chimpanzee tracking excursion as well as the incredible Chimpanzee\nHabituation. &nbsp;Besides the mid-range Forest\nCottages, there are spacious and en-suite Luxury Cottages, each secluded deep\nin the forest for maximum privacy and a natural \u2018living in nature\u2019 feel, come\ncomplete with 2x Double size Bed or 1x King Size Bed, a sitting area with two\ncomfortable arm chairs, a reading table and an adjoining large veranda with\nexcellent views to the forest. Other lodge amenities include a spacious dining\nterrace, a well-stocked bar, complimentary room service, a secluded lounge area\nwith a small library, an evening camp fire, laundry service as well as free\nWiFi in the public areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" data-attachment-id=\"9451\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/dscn3388\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448\" data-orig-size=\"3264,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543128184&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCN3388\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?w=3264 3264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3388.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Kyaninga Chalet &#8211; a view from one of the chalet&#8217;s exterior decks &#8211; superlative views and privacy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Kyaninga Lodge \u2013 Modern Euro-chic lodge, great for active, fit travelers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set apart and raised on platforms, each of the lodge\u2019s nine\nspacious cottages come an indoor seating area that leads out to a private deck\nwhere you can enjoy morning tea or coffee with views over the lake and the\nRwenzori Mountains. The en-suite bathrooms boast marble countertop basins set\natop crafted Elgon olive pedestals, claw footed freestanding baths, and\nglass-walled showers. With modern solar power, you will always have hot water\nand electrical charging points. The terrace leads down to the swimming pool\nlooking over the lake. Lined with pavers cut from the local volcanic rock and\nfeaturing two wooden decks, the swimming pool provides the perfect space for\nyou to relax and unwind. Here you can soak up the peace and tranquility of Lake\nKyaninga and the mountains beyond. The more adventurous can walk down to Lake\nKyaninga itself. With its blue water and \u2018land that time forgot\u2019 rainforest, it\noffers a unique opportunity to experience a wilderness rarely encountered in\nreal life. The lake is one of the few in Uganda that are safe to swim in. With\namazing wildlife on your doorstep, take a guided walk around the beautiful\nKyaninga Crater Lake and Forest. See how many species of primate you can spot. The\nfinest 3-course cuisine awaits you here. The menu is based on classical\nEuropean cuisine and tweaked to make use of local ingredients, many of which\nare hand-picked from Kyaninga Lodge\u2019s own kitchen garden or the neighboring\nmarkets. After dinner, head through to the Lounge where you can relax by the\nfire with a drink from the fully stocked bar. During the day, head out to the\nterrace and relax on loungers while enjoying the view of Lake Kyaninga. In this\nequatorial paradise, you will feel a thousand miles away from the bustle of\ndaily life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" data-attachment-id=\"9453\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/dscn3534\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448\" data-orig-size=\"3264,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543279037&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSCN3534\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?fit=640%2C480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?w=3264 3264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?resize=768%2C576 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DSCN3534.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Ndali Lodge offers spacious grounds and 360 degrees of beautiful vistas to boot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Ndali Lodge \u2013 A serene luxury colonial oasis with exquisite surroundings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ndali Lodge is an ideal choice for luxury travelers seeking a tranquil natural setting and a spacious, historical, and highly atmospheric colonial style property. &nbsp;The lodge is a perfect place for a 2-3 night retreat, to relax by the vista-rich pool, enjoy their sauna and massages, do yoga on our yoga pagoda, or simply recharge and watch the animated flora and fauna, a good selection of which can be seen from the verandas of both the lodge and the cottages. Besides chimp treks, Ndali provides local guides for walks around the 1000-acre farm and the Ndali Vanilla processing plant. or to the nearby Muhoma Falls. Walks will take you around crater lake rims, past alcohol brewing in oil drums, through banana plantations, vanilla plantations, coffee terraces, plots of cassava, groundnuts, sorghum and millet. Below the lodge, on the lake below, is a sturdy jetty, set in the most tranquil and secluded spot and frequented by 5 different species of Kingfisher. From here guests can swim in the lake, soak up the sun or simply get away from it all. The lodge has an inflatable two-man kayak that can be used for spotting birds and other wildlife while out for an easy paddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>At a Glance:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Kibale Forest National Park, about 370 km from Entebbe and about 385 km from Bwindi National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving Distance: <\/strong>About 5-6 hours from Entebbe, and about 5-6 hours from Bwindi National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time Needed: <\/strong>About 2 nights (1 full day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1-hour visit with a chimp family that is habituated to humans<\/li><li> Full day with a non-habituated family  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation Choices: <\/strong>Mid-range or luxury<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.smugmug.com\/Uganda-201811-DC\/\"><strong>More Photos &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/east-africa\/uganda-rwanda\/\">Uganda Trips &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chimp Treks in Kibale Forest If there is one single primate experience that can equal a visit to the mountain gorillas, it may very well be a visit to the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda. Chimpanzees, along &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/02\/14\/best-chimpanzee-trekking-uganda-kibale\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"The Best Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda in Kibale Forest National Park!","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uganda-rwanda"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Xxsg-2sl","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9445"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9462,"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9445\/revisions\/9462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}