Bigodi Swamp walk-Kibale Forest National Park

While in Kibale the Sanctuary is located 6km south of the Kibale forest national park visitor centre at Kanyanchu as well located about 40 kilometers south of the town of Fort Portal along the protected forest on the outskirts of Bigodi Trading Center. The Bigodi swamp walk circles the swamp which has the highest density of primate life in the world in its forests. It’s one of the best places for bird-watching in Uganda where 138 bird species have been identified in the Bigodi Wetland.

Apart from gorilla trekking and Golden Monkey trekking which is done in the southern part of the country, the west is as well blessed with Chimpanzee trekking and habituation experience and other optional activities which you ought not to miss including Bigodi swamp walk. The swamp has reach bio-diversity and thus this community based activity is one project where visitors directly contribute to the development of the communities though the portrayed hand and craft work.

Bigodi swamp walks will bring you up close to primates such as the black-and-white colobus, red colobus and red-tailed monkeys, Bushbucks and mongooses

Spending a few hours in Bigodi Wetlands is a one-of-a-kind Jungle Swamp, not found elsewhere in East Africa. Ever dominant Papyrus among the many other plants, flowers, and trees, up-close encounters with primates, birds, and wildlife. There are also Bush Pigs, Bush Bucks, Otters, and other mammals found there, you will be guided by an experienced armed ranger guide in the forest vast with knowledge and the train to ensure that you’re safe and you attain what you’re aimed at while in the jungle.

Cost of Bigodi swamp walk

For any activity that is conducted in  the jungle a certain amount is a must to be contributed to the regulatory body and thus the amount for Bigodi sanctuary is $20 for foreigners, 15$ for foreign residents & 5 $ for Ugandans. The amount paid is thereafter diverted to conservation of the forest and primates in the jungle and as well development of community based projects to improve the standards of members in the neighborhood.

Contact us to book your   Chimpanzee permits which are very much available as you plan for Bigodi community swamp walk but you need to book you safari tour to Uganda in advance as the permits some times are on a high demand, and we always need to secure your permit in advance to be on safe side.