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4-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda From Kampala
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Photography, Jungle Expedition, Wildlife

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this 4-day long private tour from Kampala that will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a wild home to enormous wild gorillas. Explore the Kibale National Park, also known as the world's primate capital with 13 primate species and the best chimpanzee trekking forest in Africa. 

Highlights
  • Enjoy Gorilla trekking
  • See a wide number of Chimpanzees
  • Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest expand_more
    • Depart from Kampala after your early morning breakfast as you head to Bwindi, found in South Western Uganda, home to the rare mountain Gorillas. Along the way, you will have spectacular views from the landscape, which starts from the flatlands to the rolling steep hills, and it is really a breathtaking journey.
    • Have lunch en-route in Mbarara and later proceed to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon. Check-in at your preferred lodge, from where you can get the view of the park together with the amazing sounds of water flowing and birds in the thick forest.

    Enjoy your dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation Options; Gorilla Forest Camp/Mahogany Springs(Super luxury), Silverback lodge/Lake Mutanda Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla safari lodge(Luxury), Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma Community Camp/Travellers Rest Hotel/Gorilla Valley Lodge.

  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking - Bwindi Forest expand_more
    • On this day, wake up early, have your breakfast early and pack your lunch, after which you will be taken to the park headquarters by your driver guide. You will have a briefing from the Park rangers at 8:00 am concerning the rules in the park, what to do and not to do when you meet up with the gorillas. Tracking Gorillas takes between 2 and 8 hours.
    • Thereafter, you will start with tracking to ensure you carried enough drinking water, strong shoes, a jacket and a walking stick when you meet the gorillas. Enjoy watching the playful juveniles, the silverbacks, and other gentle giants feeding the young ones.
    • Take as many photos as you want with the flash of your camera turned off. Later, head back to your lodge and rest. In the evening, you could choose to stay still and relax at the lodge or take an evening walk through the Batwa community; this will give you a chance to interact with these people, learn how they live and also watch them perform their traditional dances and songs. 

    Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

    Accommodation Options; Gorilla Forest Camp/Mahogany Springs(Super luxury), Silverback lodge/Lake Mutanda Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla safari lodge(Luxury), Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range), Buhoma Community Camp/Travellers Rest Hotel/Gorilla Valley Lodge.

  • Day 3: Kibale Forest National Park expand_more
    • Start your day with a tasty breakfast, check out from the lodge, and start your journey to Kibale National Park. A lot will be enjoyed on this thrilling journey, including the scenery in Kabale.
    • Continue to Kibale. Proceed and check-in at the lodge, have dinner before you sleep. You could opt for an evening forest walk to see some bushbabies (this is based on the accommodation facility you are using). Thereafter return to the lodge and rest since you will be having a long interesting tomorrow.

    Luxury Accommodation: Primate Lodge/Ndali Lodge/Mountains of the Moon Kyaninga Lodge(Super Luxury), Ndali lodge/Primate lodge/Kibale Forest Lodge(Luxury), Mountains of the moon/Chimpanzee Guest House(Mid-range), Kibale Forest Camp/Rwenzori View Guest House(Budget).

  • Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking - Kibale Forest expand_more
    • After your early morning breakfast, proceed to the park for Chimpanzee tracking. It is an amazing experience. You will also have an opportunity to see beautiful birds and other primates such as the White and Black colobus monkeys, Baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys. 
    • On meeting the chimpanzees, it will be amazing to watch them jump on different branches, watch them feed and play, and see nests in which they rest/sleep.
    • Take enough photos, but with your camera's flash off. 
    • Later, return for lunch at the lodge, check out and get back on the road to Kampala to your hotel or Entebbe (if your flight is on that very day).
What's Included
  • Gorilla permit 
  • Chimpanzee permit 
  • Ground transport Kampala/ Entebbe -Bwindi - Kibale - Kampala /Entebbe 
  • Accomodation on full board 
  • Drinking water 
  • English-speaking Uganda tour guide
  • Park entrance fees 
What's Excluded
  • International flights 
  • Entry visa 
  • Government-imposed taxes 
  • Meals and extra accomodation not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal travel insurance 
  • Souvenirs 
  • Costs of personal nature 
What to bring
  • Hiking shoes 
  • Long-sleeved shirts 
  • Long pants 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Waterproof jackets 
  • Cameras 
  • Binoculars 
  • And other light closes and other personal needs while on safari 
Know before you go
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits don't guarantee seeing these great Apes, but the chances of seeing them are high.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 20 USD 2640 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 USD 0 Per Person

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USD 2640 / person