On this 5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Tour expect to see Chimpanzees, Mountain Gorillas and so much more including the cultural walk with the Batwa People. During this the client is going to stay in the most exclusive Camps/Rooms. This Safari is one of the most memorable trips of all time.
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park for Chimps
You will arrive at Entebbe Airport and depart to the home of Chimpanzee in Kibale National Park – the primate capital of East Africa. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking. On this journey, you have stunning views as you pass small villages, local markets, and several bird life. This is a day’s trip with packed lunch or in a town en route.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale national park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forest across streams of water. You may also have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black and white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed. After lunch, visit Bigodi Village and swamp known for its rich diversity of birds and primates depending on the availability of time.
Day 3: Expedition to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today we start our journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi. This fulfilling journey takes us through the Kigezi highlands with great scenery of terraced hills. Lunch will be along the way or at the lodge depending on the time of arrival. Your lodge in or adjust to the impenetrable forest will offer you great resting as you prepare for the next day’s trek.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience
The highlight of your safari will be meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park! Enjoy the fullness of the impenetrable forest abounding with life, host to several species of birds, butterflies, primates, mammals. Eventually with help of your guide who is also a park ranger, you will find yourself face to face with the enormous and rare mountain gorillas. The trekking experience takes anything from on hour (rarely) to about 8 hours to accomplish. However, you only have one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment. Suggested activities for those not interested in gorilla tracking is a community village walk or short guided forest walk.
Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe international airport
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala\ Entebbe International Airport for your flights out later in the evening. Have lunch in the city or Equator depending on arrival time and proceed to Entebbe international Airport. This day is reserved evening flights through Entebbe International airport or a post night to be organized in either Kampala or Entebbe. If you request a post – night, please let us know in advance.
Inclusions
- Park fees
- Gorilla permits
- Chimp permits
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
Exclusions
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
