5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari or 5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari

5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari or 5 Days Gorilla trekking & Chimpanzee tracking safari  is a 5 day Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park Safari. This 5 days Gorilla trekking & Chimpanzee tracking combines mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park.

This presents an excellent opportunity to engage in Gorilla trekking within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to a significant portion of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, alongside Chimpanzee trekking or a Habituation experience in Kibale National Park. Kibale National Park has been recognized as the premier location for observing habituated wild chimpanzees. This comprehensive tour will commence and conclude in Entebbe or Kampala, featuring return airport transfers.

Itinerary Overview for a 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Day 3: Travel from Bwindi to Kibale National Park

Day 4: Chimp Trekking in Kibale and Bigodi Wetland Exploration

Day 5: Return journey to Kampala/Entebbe or Airport Key Highlights

Highlights of The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari

The tour commences and concludes in Entebbe, Uganda.

You will explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale Forest National Park.

  Tasks: Tracking gorillas and tracking chimpanzees

Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof Four-wheel drive vehicle

The package includes a transfer to and from the airport (or hotel).

Extra accommodation can be arranged prior to the tour departure and on the final day for an additional fee.

Important Considerations Of The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

The accommodations are inclusive.

The tour may begin on any day.

The tour is available for customization.

This tour is open to solo travellers.

Age Requirement: Participants must be 15 years or older for Gorilla Trekking

Age Requirement: 12 years and older for chimpanzee trekking

 

Detailed Itinerary For 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

 

Arrival: Transportation will be arranged for your pickup from the airport or hotel. Arrangements for accommodation prior to the tour departure can be made for an additional fee.

 

Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

 

In the morning, at 7 AM, your driver guide will meet you from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, and you will proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Your guide will include stopovers at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photography, a brief discussion, and some experiments.

Lunch will be served at a small eatery on route to Mbarara town in the afternoon. Subsequently, you will proceed past picturesque banana plantations, farms, and the remarkable Hills of Kigezi.

In the evening, you will arrive and proceed to check in at the lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.

 

Accommodation Options:

Budget: Rushaga Havens Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Ride 4 A Woman

Mid Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Kiho Lodge

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Meals: Lunch and Dinner (Breakfast Excluded)

Beverages: Water

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Following your early morning breakfast, your guide will get you to the Park Headquarters for a briefing session. You will join others before proceeding into the forest for your gorilla trek. The duration of this trek can range from 30 minutes to 8 hours, contingent upon the location of the mountain gorilla family on any given day.

 

Upon locating the gorillas, you will have the opportunity to spend one hour observing their behavior and capturing photographs. Following this experience, you will return to the Park Headquarters to receive your certificate, which verifies your tracking of gorillas in Uganda.

In the afternoon, you will receive your packed lunch prior to your return to your hotel.

In the evening, you will unwind at the hotel, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

 

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodations

Budget: Rushaga Havens Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Ride 4 A Woman

Mid Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge

Gorilla Heights Lodge, Buhoma Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Kiho Lodge

All meals are included.

Beverages: Water

Day 3: Travel from Bwindi to Kibale National Park

In the morning, following breakfast, we will proceed to Kibale National Park for an overnight stay at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House. This excursion will guide you through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering opportunities to observe various wildlife as we traverse this savannah-dominated national park.

During the afternoon/lunch period, there will be an additional opportunity to cross the Equator at Kikolongo. As you travel through Kasese district to Fort Portal, you will encounter several rivers that originate from the Rwenzori Mountains. A lunch stop will be made in Fort Portal town before continuing on your journey.

Evening: Arrive at the hotel in Kibale and check in at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House. You will have the opportunity to relax before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Isunga Lodge

Mid Range: Turaco Tree Tops Lodge

Exclusive: Primate Lodge, Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort, Ndali Lodge

All meals are included.

Beverages: Water

Day 4: Chimp Trekking in Kibale and Bigodi Wetland Exploration

Morning/Briefing: Following breakfast, you will proceed to Kibale National Park Headquarters for an informative session on the guidelines for chimpanzee trekking.

You will be separated into groups of 8, each led by a guide who will accompany you into the bush to locate a family of chimpanzees. Chimpanzees inhabit communities ranging from 50 to 250 individuals; however, they typically divide into smaller groups during the day to minimize competition for food. In the evening, they will reconvene to construct their nests.

Trekking and Observation: Upon locating the Chimps, you will have the opportunity to spend one hour in their presence before returning to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, following lunch, you proceed to embark on a wetland walk in the nearby Bigodi Village. Kibale National Park is renowned for its 13 documented species of primates and a variety of bird species.

In the evening, you will return to the hotel to unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night, concluding your day.

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Isunga Lodge

Mid Range: Turaco Tree Tops Lodge

Primate Lodge, Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort, Ndali Lodge

All meals are included.

Beverages: Water Consumption

DAY 5: Departure to Kampala/Entebbe or Airport

Following breakfast, you will proceed to drive to Kampala/Entebbe. The journey offers a picturesque experience, as you will be taking an alternate route from the one previously used to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Afternoon Meal On your journey, you will continue and take a lunch break in Mubende at a local restaurant.

In the evening, you will arrive in Entebbe/Kampala and proceed to your post-tour accommodation (not included) or to Entebbe International Airport for your international departure flight, completing your 5 days Chimpanzees & Gorilla trekking safari.

Destination: Entebbe

Accommodation: the end of the trip, No lodging provided

Dining: Breakfast & Lunch

Refreshments: Mineral Water

Logistics

 

Standard: 4×4 Safari Van

 

We typically travel by road in 4×4 Safari Vans that are specifically designed for taking pictures and watching games.

 

Every safari van is equipped with a trained driver guide and includes fuel for the entire duration of the safari. Our Safari vans are equipped with viewing hatches, ensuring that each client has access to a window seat. Our vans accommodate up to eight individuals. We offer 4×4 Super Customs that provide exceptional comfort and stability on the road. This accommodates up to 5 individuals along with their luggage. We also offer a 4×4 RAV4 suitable for a group of two individuals.

 

Extended 4X4 Luxury Safari Land Cruiser

 

We offer the  luxury Land Cruisers, each operated by expertly trained driver guides and equipped with fuel. The vehicles are equipped with pop-up roofs to enhance game viewing and photography experiences.

 

A small fridge is provided for cooling your drinking water during the safari, which is always included while in the vehicle. They offer inverters designed for charging compact devices, including smartphones and cameras. The seating accommodates five to a maximum of seven individuals, ensuring that each client is assured a window seat.