This 5 Day Gorilla and chimp trekking safari is good for those who want to see the world's great primates in the names of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. This trip takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Rushaga region for gorilla tracking and then to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the best park in the whole world offering mountain gorilla trekking activity, you will have an opportunity to spend one hour with mountain gorillas. From Bwindi National Park, you will drive to Kibale National Park to where you will also have a chance to track chimpanzees.
Summary of our 5 Day Gorilla and Chimp trekking safari in Uganda
Day 01: Transfer from Kampala/ Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 03: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park for overnight.
Day 04: Chimps trekking in Kibale National Park
Day 05: Drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport marking the end of your 5 Day Gorilla and chimp trekking safari
DAY 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
You will be picked by our driver / guide to start your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Our safaris normally start very early in the morning with stops at the Equator crossing for photography and a lunch break in Mbarara town. You will then proceed to the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park because this is where gorilla trekking is currently taking place. This journey is very scenic as you have an opportunity to see the Kigezi rolling hills and valleys as you travel to Kisoro or southern part if Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will arrive late afternoon for Dinner and Overnight. Icumbi lodge
Drive time: 8-9 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight Lodge: Icumbi lodge [midrange]
DAY 2: Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will wake up early in the morning and head to the park headquarters to join other travelers for briefing about dos and don'ts while with mountain gorillas on your trekking. After briefing, you will start your trek into the forest guided by guides. During your trek, you may encounter several birds, other animals and primates in the forest and once you have found the gorillas you will spend one hour with them and return back to the Lodge for overnight.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Overnight Lodge at Icumbi gorilla lodge [midrange]
DAY 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Kibale National Park
Depart after breakfast from Bwindi Impenetrable National park to Kibale Forest National Park on this third day of your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari. You will arrive late afternoon for Dinner and overnight since lunch will be served en route.
Drive time: Approximately 6-7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Turaco Treetops lodge[Midrange]
DAY 4: Chimp trekking in Kibale National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park headquarters for briefing about the dos and don'ts while tracking chimpanzees. After briefing, you will start your trek in the forest with chances of seeing other 11 primates in the forest. Once you find chimps, you will spend the one hour in the forest with guides for observation and photography. Return to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Turaco Treetops [Midrange]
DAY 5: End of your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari
After breakfast and depending on your departure flight details, you will drive 5-6 hours to Kampala/Entebbe marking the end of your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari in Uganda.
Per person sharing rate USD 3,188
Single room rate USD 4,763
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