5 Days Kibale chimpanzee and bwindi gorilla safari
Tour overview
This 5 Days Kibale chimpanzee and bwindi gorilla safari will start and end in Kampala the Capital of Uganda. Activities involved include; Primates , chimpanzee tracking in Kibale national park , gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home of more endangered mountain gorillas. Bwindi is home to over 340 mountain gorillas with four main groups of mountain gorillas to be trekked.
highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale national park & bigodi walk
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale national park
Day 3; Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 4; Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Day5 : Depart back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
DAY I ; Transfer to KIBALE NATIONAL PARK and bigodi swamp ;
Depending on you arrival time at Entebbe international airport on the first day of the safari, you will be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you from Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale Forest via mubende – Fort-portal overlooking the great views, farm lands where you will get a chance to see the terraced tea estates and community villages; you will have lunch en-route in Fort portal then proceed for nature tour. When you arrive at the park continue and go for a visit to the beautiful crater lakes area and go for 2 hour nature walk in Bigodi swamp as you experience different birds and primates, then Later continue to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Kibale tourist safari lodge
Day 2; chimpanzee trekking to Kibale forest national park
After breakfast on an early morning, you will meet with the driver guide, he will transfer you to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for chimpanzee trekking briefing. After briefing, at around 8:00am you will start chimpanzee trekking through this rain-forest as you will be guided by the park rangers in search of the habituated chimpanzee family. You will be allowed to spend an hour with the primates in their natural habitats which give an opportunity to observe their behaviors, habits, take pictures and record the great moments.
It is always a thrilling and an unforgettable experience meeting chimpanzees face to face and watching them engage in their daily activities that includes playing, jumping, feeding etc. Also other animals can be spotted such as the grey cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s, baboons, monkeys, and also different birds.’ Later return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay
Day 3; Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Early in the morning after breakfast, set off for a long drive but very interesting with a lot of beautiful attractions along the way, While on your way via ishasha sector you will spot tree climbing lion , Enjoy an en route lunch as you proceed to the Bwindi impenetrable national park, you will be able to check in you booked lodge have your dinner and overnight sleep.
Day 5; Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking: Imagine what this feels like getting closer to the endangered mountain gorilla with your loved one. early morning breakfast, you will be driven to the pack headquarters , have briefing, hire porters and set off to trek mountain gorillas in the wilderness of Bwindi impenetrable national park. You will spend a full hour watching the gorillas, the experience allows 4 hours with gorillas in their natural habitats. After trekking gorillas, you will return to your lodge, freshen up and have some rest as you wait dinner.
Day 6: Departure back to Kampala
Have your breakfast and set off for Kampala, you will go Via kabale whereby you will have great and beautiful scenery along the way due to the beautiful vegetation. Have your lunch in Mbarara and continue to Kampala whereby you will arrive in the evening
END OF TRIP Tour inclusions
Professional driver guide (English speaking)
Transport
Full board Accommodation
Gorilla trekking permits
Chimpanzee permit
Park entraces
Bottled drinking water
Touring (park entry fees and photography)
Tour Exclusions
Visas and International flights
Hotel fees in Kampala especially those on the eve of and the night after the trip
Extra activities especially those not included in the itinerary
Personal expenses (laundry services, tips, beverages/drink