Gorilla, Wildlife and Chimpaze
4 days—Experience the Ultimate 4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife, and Chimpanzee Trekking Adventure in Uganda
$1985-3000 USD
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Safari summary
Join us for an unforgettable 4-day trekking adventure in Uganda’s stunning Kalinzu Forest and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Encounter endangered mountain gorillas and playful chimpanzees while enjoying game drives, boat cruises, and cultural experiences. Perfect for solo travelers, groups and nature enthusiasts alike!
This 4-day adventure is the best of wildlife safaris in Uganda, offering you the opportunity to spot creatures from Uganda’s myriad of natural wonders. See the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, catch a glimpse of the tree-climbing lions, and venture into the natural wonderland that is Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, famous for its numerous species of trees and primates.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
We will pick you up at Kigali Airport or downtown Kigali and drive you to Bwindi National Park. The scenic 4-5-hour drive to Uganda will take you through Rwanda’s northern town of Ruhengeri and then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border post. The trip continues through the nearby Kisoro or Kabale town and finally into Bwindi National Park. Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as hiking, canoeing.
Overnight stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi NP
Bwindi Impenetrable
You will head to Bwindi National Park immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. This covers the basics of what to expect during the trek, and how to approach the animals for both your and their safety. The national park guide will assign all visitors a gorilla family to track and after that, your adventure begins. Depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest, the trek can last from 3 to 8 hours, the average time being between 3 and 5 hours.
Overnight stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth
We will start the journey in the morning from the Bwindi National Park area and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will take you through the Kabale-Ishaka-Bushenyi Road, with the stunning landscapes of southwestern Uganda and the area tea plantations. On arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga Channel boat trip to enjoy possible sightings of hippos and elephants.
Overnight stay at Enganzi Game Lodge
Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu & Depart
Kibale
After breakfast, we will drive to Kalinzu Forest to experience tracking the chimpanzees in their forest home. Kalinzu Forest is a haven for chimp trekking in Uganda and visitors have more than a 50% chance of encountering the animals. If you are lucky, on the Kalinzu trek, you might encounter one of the 6 different species of primates that call the area home. These include the colobus monkey, the olive baboon, and the red-tailed monkey. After our exhilarating morning of wildlife sightings.
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