Gorillas Chimpanzee Trekking
6-Days Gorillas, Chimpanzee Trekking and Wildlifes Safari
$2662-2700 USD
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Safari summary
Our 6 days safari takes you to Kibale Forest National Park to see chimpanzees and various species of monkeys, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kazinga Channel renowned for their diversity of wildlife, birdlife, and picturesque geographical features. This safari also takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the Mountain Gorillas and to Lake Bunyonyi for boat rides with opportunities for spotting many water birds and wildlife and to enjoy cultural exposure. The safari crowns with a visit to Lake Mburo National Park for game drives and wild nature walks. An experience at the Equator will be a plus.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Primate trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer from Kampala to Kibale
Kibale
After an early morning breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up and you will hit the road to Kibale National Park. This 5-6 hours journey will get you reaching Kibale National Park in the afternoon with a stopover at Fort Portal town for lunch. Upon arrival at Kibale National Park, you can opt to go for a community walk or visit the beautiful crater lakes region for a spectacular view, then return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Kibale Forest Camp
Chimpanzee Trekking
Kibale | Queen Elizabeth
After an early morning breakfast, you will head to Kanyanchu Tourist Center at 8 am for a briefing on the rules and regulations of chimpanzee tracking. Kibale National Park has the greatest concentration of primates in East Africa with chimpanzees being the most famous. The trek takes about 2-3 hours and during this time you will have the opportunity to see various primates, bird species and other animals. If you get across any chimpanzee, you will have one hour in their presence.
The Bush Lodge
Game drive and Boat cruise
Queen Elizabeth
After an early morning breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up and you will embark on a game drive where you will have a closer look at lions, elephants, buffalos, and Ugandan kob among others. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge for lunch and later afternoon go for a boat cruise at the Kazinga channel. The 42km Kazinga Channel joins Lake Edward and Lake George and offers a high concentration of hippos and birds. After the boat cruise, you will go back to the accommodation
The Bush Lodge
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable
Wake up early for breakfast and get ready for your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This 6-7 hour journey will have you arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the afternoon, having lunch and relaxing at your lodge, or opting to go for a community walk.
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Gorilla Trekking
After an early morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters where you will join other trekkers for a briefing on the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. You will then get into the thick forest to start your trekking experience with a ranger who will lead you through. The trekking takes about 1-6 hours and if you come across a gorilla family, you will have one hour in their presence, you will be surely amazed by how these primates and humans have a lot in common.
Birdnest Resort
Transfer back to Entebbe
After an early morning relaxed breakfast, you will hit the road, have lunch enroute at Igongo cultural center, and stop over at the equator for some pictures. Continue your journey to Entebbe International Airport, reaching late afternoon to catch your flight at 18hr back home.
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