5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari via Kigali and Bwindi

• A Gorilla Explorers representative will pick you up at Kigali Airport or in downtown Kigali and drive you to Bwindi National Park. The scenic 4 to 5-hour journey to Uganda passes through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri, where you will cross into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border posts.
• The trip continues through the nearby towns of Kisoro or Kabale before finally entering Bwindi National Park.
• Arriving at the park in the early afternoon gives you the option to choose from activities such as hiking, visiting the Batwa community, or trying your hand at the local industry of coffee making.

Accommodation and overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

• After an early morning breakfast, we will take a short drive to the Bwindi National Park gate for your gorilla trekking briefing.
• A national park guide will conduct the presentation, covering the basics of what to expect during the trek and how to behave to ensure the safety of both guests and the gorillas.
• Once you are assigned to a group, your adventure into the rainforest begins.
• Follow your guide through dense vegetation until you encounter these impressive creatures in their natural habitat.
• Depending on how far into the forest the gorillas are, the trek can take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours, though most last between 3 and 6 hours.
• After the gorilla trek, we will take you back to the lodge to enjoy a well-deserved dinner and a relaxing evening.

Accommodation and overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

• We will begin the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• This scenic route takes you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda and brings you to the park by early afternoon.
• We will pass through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is popularly known for its tree-climbing lions.
• Unlike their counterparts on the Kasenyi Plains, the lions at Ishasha have adapted to climbing fig trees to enjoy the warm temperatures.
• Although sightings of the tree-climbing lions are not 100% guaranteed, a stop at Ishasha is well worth the visit.
• After reaching the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. We will have the chance to spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species along the channel waters.

Accommodation and overnight stay at Elephant Hab Lodge

• We begin our action-packed fourth day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge.
• Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot a variety of wild animals. Located in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift, the Kasenyi Plains promise a morning full of adventure.
• Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalo, elephants, Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks.
• While spotting the 'big five' in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day you may see leopards, making it the 'big four.' We will then return to the lodge for lunch.
• After the Kasenyi Plains game drive, continue to Kibale National Park, approximately a 3-hour drive away. If time permits, visit the award-winning Bigodi Community for a community tourism experience.

Accommodation and overnight stay at Isunga Lodge

• After an early morning breakfast, we will drive to Kibale Forest to experience tracking chimpanzees in their forest home.
• Visitors to Kibale Forest have more than a 90% chance of encountering these creatures. Kibale is not only a haven for chimps, but also home to other primate species, and if you are lucky, you may also encounter colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys during the trek.
• With cameras full of memories and hearts full of adventure, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Until next time, let the spirit of Uganda's wilderness stay with you.