Uganda is hot spot prime destination for travellers more so for those that live primates, it is home to 13 species of primates notable for the mountain gorilla a sub species of the eastern gorilla, and chimpanzee. Our 6 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda will take you to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the thick forest is said to have evolved overtime, the forest is named into four sectors the Nkuringo sector, Rushaga, Buhoma and Ruhija, these are homes to habituated gorilla alongside other species of animals, they live within the bamboo forest feeding on plants, tree backs and mushrooms. We spark the journey right from the Kibale Forest National Park, this is the best place to see man’s closest relatives in Uganda. Enquire Now They are said to share up to 98%of the human DNA.
Tour Highlight
Mountain Gorillas
Chimpanzees
Wildlife Species
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our company representative who will transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through the rolling hills, small mountains through the villages of Kagadi and other small towns is angelic, enroute we will have lovely views of the many banana plantations, the forest covers the largest part of Kabarole district and one of those few places with the last remaining tracts of tropical rain forest, arriving for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Kyaniga Lodge
Midrange: Turaco Tree Tops
Best Budget: Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Morning breakfast after which we will assemble at the Kanyanchu Park headquarters, you will be briefed by the Uganda wildlife authority team, in groups we will head into the forest in search of the Chimpanzee, they live in troops are so loud, you might actually hear them at distance before you even meet them, look out through the tree canopies and they love to nest there and swing around trees, there is a possibility of seeing other primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, retuning to meet your guide who will take you to have meal and an afternoon Bigodi Swamp walk expect to see many birds, butterflies and other primate species like the vervet monkeys, returning for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Kyaniga Lodge
Midrange: Turaco Tree Tops
Best Budget: Nkuruba Nature Reserve
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, we will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park though the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the animal corridor is known for the tree climbing lions commonly seen in the fig trees, the drive is fairly long but along the way you will spot amazing animals like olive baboons, Topi, waterbucks to mention a few, we will arrive at the park for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Midrange: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Activity
Early morning Breakfast we will assemble at the pearl headquarters for a morning briefing from the Uganda wildlife authority team, entertainment from the local community, as our guide helps you out on registration, you will be told on how to conduct your sled while with tell mountain gorillas, in groups of eight we will head into the forest in search of the gorilla species it takes 2 or more hours doing this but so rewarding by the end of the day, through the trails if you are lucky you may have the chance to meet other animal alike the mountain duikers, forest elephants, we return to the lodge for a camp fire in the evening as the Batwa perform their traditional dance, relax and enjoy the evening as you sip on a cup of tea of coffee.
Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Midrange: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Guided Nature Walk and Optional Batwa Community Tour
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the Rushaga sector, this depends if you are staying in the south, or North, we will begin with braiding just like the previous day and then we set off to go meet the most angelic species of the forest, enjoy the moment as our experienced guide will tell you a lot about the forest, you will experience the Bagyenda falls, we will return to the lodge for lunch and an optional visit to the Batwa community they will show case how they lived and survived in the forest these are some of the last remaining groups of shirt structured people in Uganda they lived in harmony together with other forest creatures without being captivated returning for dinner and staying overnight at
Luxury: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Midrange: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Departure
On this day we will have tea and something to eat after which we will transfer to Kampala or Entebbe for our international flight back home.
The 6 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda includes;
- Full board accommodation.
- All ground transfers.
- Activities as stipulated in the travel plan.
- Gorilla permits.
- Water for high land areas.
Excludes
- Visas and air tickets.
- All extra activities non mentioned in the inclusions.
- Laundry services.
- Gratuities.
- Extra expenses incurred as a result of personal delays and situations beyond our control.