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4-Day Gorillas And Chimpanzees Trekking Safari In Uganda

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Nature, Wildlife

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

On this 4-day gorillas and chimpanzees trekking safari in Uganda, you'll experience the best of African wildlife in Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. Enjoy guided walks, trekking through dense jungles, and relaxing canoe rides on Lake Bunyonyi. This adventure will take you through the beautiful Nile Delta and the towering Ruwenzori Mountains.

Highlights
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Guided walk in Kibale exploring crater lakes and culture
  • Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
  • Transfer through Nile Delta and Ruwenzori Mountains
  • Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park expand_more
    • Leaving Kampala, we'll drive through the Nile Delta's dense jungles and papyrus wetlands. We'll pause for lunch en route to the Kibale National Park, near the towering Ruwenzori Mountains, known as the 'Mountains of the Moon'. In the afternoon, we'll embark on a guided walk in the national park, exploring the crater lakes area and experiencing the local culture. 
  • Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park expand_more
    • Our day starts early, with breakfast and then chimpanzee tracking. The park is home to an impressive 500 chimpanzees. Before heading into the forest, we are briefed on the trekking procedures. While trekking in the jungle, the guide tells you more about the chimpanzees, other primates, and local flora and fauna, making for an interesting adventure.
    • In the afternoon, we'll travel south to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in the sights and looking out for the resident game as we drive. This evening, we'll relax and have dinner near Bwindi.
  • Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi expand_more
    • Your gorilla trekking trip may last 2 to 6 hours, depending on the group you are visiting. We'll trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, accompanied by an Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you glimpse the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have a packed lunch. After gorilla trekking, you will drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Besides canoeing, there is a short list of optional activities: swimming (safe in this lake), hiking on some of the Island trails along the lake shores, community walks and meeting the local people with small residents and exotic bird species singing. 
  • Day 4: Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi And Transfer to Entebbe expand_more
    • After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a guided canoe ride. You will later get set for a border crossing journey to Rwanda. You will transfer to Kigali city with the memory of the great rare mountain apes. Lunch will be served en route. Arriving late in the evening to be dropped off at your hotel or airport as you say farewell to the Pearl of Africa.
What's Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents) 
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident) 
  • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident) 
  • All activities (Unless labelled as optional) 
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade) 
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labelled as optional) 
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer 
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section) 
  • Drinking water (On all days)
What's Excluded
  • International flights (From/to home) 
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour 
  • Tips(Tipping guideline (US$15.00 pp per day) 
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) 
  • The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
What to bring
  • Two facemasks hand sanitizer
  • A decent light waterproof jacket
  • A pair of trousers, a long-sleeved shirt (t-shirt), and longer socks
  • A lightweight pair of waterproof hiking boots
  • A tin of insect repellent
  • Energy giving snacks
  •  Biodegradable tissue or toilet paper
  • Waterproof backpack
  • Trekking poles
  • Refillable drinking water bottle
  • Camera
Know before you go
  • Before Embarking
    • Obtain your visa for travel.
    • Receive a required yellow fever vaccination and bring proof of such vaccination.
    • Purchase travel insurance of the desired coverage.
  • Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, your vaccination card and passport will be examined upon arrival in a Queue at Immigration. You must apply for an on-arrival visa ($100).
  • Arrange to see a travel doctor to ensure all your vaccinations are up to date. The most common vaccinations recommended are cholera, hepatitis, typhoid and yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is needed to enter Ghana – so this is a must. Malaria is also common. You’ll need to get a prescription from your doctor to prevent catching this mosquito born nasty. 
  • Also, remember to bring along precautions against insect bites, including using an insect repellent (preferably one with at least 20% deet) and wearing long, loose-fitting, light clothing. Unless you have lined your stomach in some iron plating, you should prepare for at least one stomach upset – it completes the whole African experience. You can also ask your travel doctor for a general antibiotic if you get stuck with a nasty stomach bug. Additionally, get a hand sanitiser and make it your best friend.
  • INSURANCE IS A MUST. Doctors and hospitals often request immediate cash payment for medical treatment. In the event of a severe illness or accident, medical evacuation to a destination with the appropriate facilities is necessary! Insurance will ensure you get all your money back when you return home. 
  • Travel insurance will also be helpful if your bags go missing and you need to buy some emergency jocks. If any of these unlikely events occur, make sure you keep all receipts for when you claim back home. Having to get insurance doesn’t mean that something terrible is going to happen; life is unpredictable, and it’s best to be prepared!
  • BRING CASH. Make sure you’ve got a VISA card or a money card. Chat with your bank about your options, investigate the offers, and make sure you know the costs associated with transactions and withdrawal fees. If you get a travel card, make sure you ask to load up your card with US dollars/Euros/Pounds. It is often difficult to get funds from an ATM at times. So I’d recommend bringing lots of USD/Euros/ Pounds in cash. Most of the time, locals will trade with US dollars /Euros/Pounds over their currency, which is convenient. Also, let your bank know that you plan to travel to Africa.
  • BRING YOUR MOBILE PHONE. It's worth bringing a phone. It is also worthwhile going and speaking to your network provider and ensuring you turn off data roaming etc. You can use Wi-Fi and contact other group members if needed. You don’t want to be hit with a huge bill when you get back, so ensure you get all the proper things switched off before you go.
  • PHOTOCOPY ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS. Make copies of your passport, insurance and plane tickets. Leave copies at home, and take some in your luggage and backpacks. This eliminates the hassle if your passport/insurance/plane tickets go missing.
  • BRING A POWER ADAPTER. The power points are the same as the UK ones, so bring an adapter to charge your phones. You can buy these from bag shops or travel stores. Don’t stress if you forget; you can buy universal chargers by the dozen in Ghana.
  • RESPECT THE LAW. Penalties for drug offences are severe and include mandatory prison sentences. Reassess your need to dabble with prohibited drugs (and perhaps your life choices in general) - it’s just not worth it. As in most places, you can’t photograph government buildings, airports and bridges and remember that areas may not always be marked or defined. As your private tour guide, we will ask permission before you can take photographs in some areas.
Meeting Point

Airport or Hotel

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Persons
1 To 10 USD 2150 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 2150 / person