5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari to Bwindi and Kibale National Park.
Imagine combining gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park that has half of the endangered mountain gorillas in the whole world with chimpanzee trekking or Habituation experience in Kibale National Park which has been declared the best place to view habituated wild chimpanzees? This all inclusive tour will start and end in Entebbe or Kampala but return Airport transfers are included.
Tour Summary
- This tour starts and ends in Entebbe/Kampala (Uganda)
- You’ll visit Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park
Activities: gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking Getting around: 4 wheel drive vehicle A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged at an extra cost.
Things To Consider
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Tour can be customized according to client’s preference.
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Day-By-Day: Detailed Itinerary Arrival
- You’ll be collected from the airport (or hotel)
- Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost
what's included
| Destination | Bwindi and Kibale National Park. |
| Price includes | Airport transfers on first and last day. Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle Services of an English speaking driver guide Fuel for the whole trip Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary All park entrance fees Drinking water while in the vehicle |
| Price does not include | Gorilla permit at USD600.00 per person per trek (we book it for you) Chimp permit at USD150.00 per person per trek (we book it for you) Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala International airfares Uganda Visa (USD50) which can be paid on arrival at the Airport Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry. |
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After Breakfast, you will drive to Lake Bunyonyi located on the Eastern side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your guide will make stopovers at the Equator for photographs and lunch in Mbarara town. You will then drive past banana plantations, Farms and beautiful hills of Kigezi for your overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge in Western Uganda. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast Not Included) Drinks: Drinking Water
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
After your early morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to Ruhija Park headquarters for briefing and joining others for gorilla trekking. You will start your trek which can take from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of mountain gorillas on that particular day. Once you have found them, you will be given around one hour of observation and photography before returning back to the park headquarters for certificate and overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tervan Lodge Meals: All Meals Included Drinks: Drinking Water
Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast we will drive to Kibale Forest National Park for overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House. This journey will take you through Queen Elizabeth National Park with chances of spotting some wild game as we drive through this savannah dominated National Park. You will have a chance to cross the equator for the second time and crossing several rivers that originate from Mountain Rwenzori. Enjoy a lunch break in Fort Portal town before checking in at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House for overnight. Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House Meals: All Meals Included Drinks: Drinking Water
Chimp trekking in Kibale and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, you will drive to Kibale National Park head quarters for briefing and then chimpanzee trekking in the forest. You will be divided into small groups of six people headed by one guide who will then move with you into the forest to find one of the chimpanzee parties. Chimpanzees live in communities of 50-150 individuals but breakup into small parties during the day to reduce competition on food. They will then recollect in the evening to build their nest. You will be allowed one hour with the chimps before returning back for lunch and then a wetland walk in the nearby Bigodi Village. Kibale National Park is popular for primates and birds and 12 primates species have been recorded. Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House Meals: All Meals Included Drinks: Drinking Water
To Kampala/Entebbe or Airport
After breakfast, you will drive to Kampala/Entebbe for your post tour accommodation (not included) or to Entebbe International Airport for your international departure flight. Main Destination: Entebbe Accommodation: End of Tour, No accommodation Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Drinks: Mineral Water End of Tour
| Persons | Date | Price per person |
| 1 Person | Any date | USD1620.00 |
| 2 Persons | Any date | USD970.00 |
| 3 Persons | Any date | USD940.00 |
| 4 Persons | Any date | USD920.00 |
| 5 Persons | Any date | USD890.00 |
| 6 Persons | Any date | USD850.00 |
Single room Supplement is USD 95.00per person willing to stay alone in a single room.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ANY GORILLA TOUR.
- These are important notes for your Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour, so you need to take them seriously.
- Mountain gorillas and Chimpanzees are highly susceptible to human diseases including flu and colds. If you are participating in a gorilla / chimp trek then you need to be free of any visibly contagious diseases and this is checked at the start of the trek by the Park Authorities. If they are in any doubt of your condition, they reserve the right to prevent you from continuing on the trek. Our advice is that if you feel you are worried about this aspect, you please inform your safari guide as soon as possible, and he will seek advice as to the best way to manage the situation.
