5-Day Gorillas and Chimps Tracking Experience
On this 5 day safari, expect to see chimps, mountain gorillas and so much more including the cultural walk with the Batwa People. During this safari, the client is going to stay in the most exclusive camps/rooms. This safari is one of the most memorable trips of all time.
5-Day Gorillas and Chimps Tracking Experience
On this 5 day safari, expect to see chimps, mountain gorillas and so much more including the cultural walk with the Batwa People. During this safari, the client is going to stay in the most exclusive camps/rooms. This safari is one of the most memorable trips of all time.
You will arrive at Entebbe Airport and depart to the home of chimpanzees 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'll have stunning views as you pass small villages, local markets and several birdlife. This is a day’s trip with packed lunch or in a town en route.
Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To VisitJanuary to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best WeatherJanuary to February and June to July (Least rain)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
ChimpanzeeCommon
ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
- Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Today we'll start the 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 adjacent to the impenetrable forest will offer you great rest as you prepare for the next day’s trek.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To VisitJune to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High SeasonJune to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best WeatherJune to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
GorillaCommon
ChimpanzeeRare
ElephantRare
White RhinoNone
Black RhinoNone
LionNone
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
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- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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, and mammals. Eventually, with the 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 one 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 are a community village walk or a short guided forest walk.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport for your flights out later in the evening. You'll have lunch in the city or the Equator depending on your arrival time and proceed to Entebbe International Airport. This day is reserved for 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.
Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Cost Includes
- Park fees
- (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits
- (One per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits
- (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water
- (On all days)
Excluded
- International flights
- (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
- (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees