The 6 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour takes you Mountain Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Forest National Park, Wildlife Tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Chimpanzee Tracking Tour in Kibale Forest National Park.
Trip Overview
The 6 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour starts at Entebbe International Airport then to Bwindi Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale Forest National park as well as the Bigodi Wetland Swamp.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
After your breakfast, meet the driver/guide and thereafter transfer to western Uganda via Masaka-Mbarara high way with en-route stop at the equator and en-route at Agip Motel. Thereafter drive to the gorilla sanctuary through this beautiful mountain scenery. You will reach Bwindi in the evening where you will check in at the Engagi Lodge/Mahogany Springs Lodge/Silver Back Lodge. Meal plan: H/B.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Have breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides. Carry parked lunch, embark on a 30 minutes – 8 hours trek hunting for the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the spot where the gorillas were last seen the previous day. After a quite one hour observing the gorillas, return to your accommodations before going for the Community walk. Dinner and overnight as above, Meal plan: F/B.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Boat Cruise
Have morning breakfast then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the famous Ishasha Southern Sector known for the rare African tree climbing lions in the branches of the fig trees, later in early afternoon, head to Kazinga Channel for the afternoon launch cruise at the Kazinga channel where you may see a variety of wildlife, bird species including Flamingoes and aquatic animals like crocodiles and hippos. Dinner and Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, Enganzi Lodge, Bush Lodge, Meal plan: F/B.
Day 4: En-route Game drive then Transfer to Kibale Forest
Dawn game drive for animals common in this National Park like Elephants, Buffaloes, antelopes, lions, warthogs, leopards, Hyenas, Jackals and a lot more, then later proceed to the stunning Kibale Forest National Park. On reaching the Park, proceed to check-in your lodge/ hotel for Relaxation, Dinner and Overnight at Kibale Safari Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge, Kibale Forest Camp. Meal plan: F/B.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest then transfer for a Bigodi Walk
Wake up have breakfast then later proceed to the Park Headquarters for briefing on the Dos and Don’ts around the Chimpanzees then later in groups of 6-8 people with a skilled ranger guide, penetrate the forest to track the Chimpanzees for 2-4 hours and when you meet them, spend an hour in their presence taking numerous photos to keep for memories. En-route, your watch various primates, monkeys, birds in their natural forest habitat. Kibale Safari Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge, Kibale Forest Camp. Meal plan: F/B.
Day 6: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe Airport
Wake up have breakfast, then with your luggage, transfer to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.
This safari includes
Ground transportation
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Lunch
Gorilla permits to be booked in advance
Chimpanzee permits to be booked in advance
Allowance of a knowledgeable English speaking guide
Park entrance
Boat ride
Car entry
Excludes
Airfare to Uganda, Visas, Accommodation, cigarettes and personal expenses not listed in the programme.
