4-Day Chimps, Crater Lakes & Bigodi Wetland

Meet our closest cousins in Kibale’s lush jungle, wander mirror-like crater lakes, and photograph wetland specials on a community-guided Bigodi walk.

How it starts

Destinations: Kibale National Park • Fort Portal Crater Lakes • Bigodi
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Style: Budget / Mid-range / Luxury
Perfect for: Primate lovers, rainforest photography, birders

Highlights

  • Chimpanzee trekking (Kibale)
  • Butterflies, colobus & red-tailed monkeys
  • Bigodi community wetland walk (birding & culture)
  • Crater lakes golden-hour landscapes

Photography Focus

Low-light rainforest technique, eye-level primate portraits, reflections on crater lakes, macro on trails.

Best Time

All year; rainfall adds mood to forests. Dry months ease trekking.

Included

Transport, permits, park fees, full-board, community fees, drinking water, photo coaching.
Not included: visas, flights, tips, alcohol.

Itinerary (Brief)

  • Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe → Fort Portal (crater lakes sunset).
  • Day 2: Chimp trek AM → relax/photo edit → Bigodi PM.
  • Day 3: Crater lakes hike, tea estates, local lunch, cultural crafts.
  • Day 4: Scenic return via tea country.