4 days Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking
The 4 days Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking takes you to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, renowned for its endangered gorillas, and Kibale Forest National Park, which hosts chimpanzees and ten other primate species. At the conclusion of your 4 days Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will have acquired an extraordinary, exciting, and indelible experience following chimpanzee and gorilla tracking in these two primate national parks.
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Depart from Kampala after your early morning repast en route to Bwindi, located in South Western Uganda, the habitat of the distinctive mountain gorillas. The drive offers excellent vistas, transitioning from plains to steep, rolling hills, creating a beautiful experience.
Have lunch in Mbarara en route and subsequently continue to Bwindi, arriving in the late afternoon. Register at your chosen lodge, which will provide an immersive experience of the park, complemented by the soothing sounds of flowing water and avian life amidst the dense forest. Have a pleasant supper and a restful night.
Accommodation Options: Gorilla Forest Camp/Mahogany Springs (Super Luxury), Silverback Lodge/Lake Mutanda Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge (Mid-Range), Buhoma Community Camp/Travellers Rest Hotel/Gorilla Valley Lodge (Budget) Comprehensive Meal Plan; All-Inclusive
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
On day 2 of 4 days Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, arrive early to enjoy breakfast and prepare your lunch, after which your driver guide will transport you to the park headquarters. A briefing from the park rangers will occur at 8:00 AM regarding the regulations within the park, including appropriate conduct when encountering the gorillas. Tracking gorillas requires a duration of 2 to 8 hours.
Subsequently, you will commence by verifying that you own sufficient drinking water, sturdy footwear, a jacket, and a walking stick. Encountering gorillas fulfills a desire, providing an exceptional experience observing the playful gorilla babies, the silverbacks, and other gentle giants nurturing their young. Capture an unlimited number of photographs with the camera flash disabled. Subsequently, return to your lodging and repose. In the evening, you may opt to remain at the lodge for relaxation or embark on a stroll around the Batwa community, providing an opportunity to engage with the residents, gain insight into their lifestyle, and observe their traditional dances and songs. Return to the lodge, dine, and stay overnight.
Accommodation Options: Gorilla Forest Camp/Mahogany Springs (Super Luxury), Silverback Lodge/Lake Mutanda Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge (Mid-Range), Buhoma Community Camp/Travellers Rest Hotel/Gorilla Valley Lodge (Budget) Comprehensive Meal Plan; All-Inclusive
Day 3: Kibale Forest National Park
Day 3 of 4 days Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, Commence your day with a delectable breakfast, then check out from the lodge and embark on your drive to Kibale National Park. This exhilarating excursion will encompass numerous enjoyable experiences, including the landscape of Kabale. A pause will be made for photographs if necessary as you travel to Kibale, arriving in the late evening. Check in at the lodge and dine prior to retiring for the night. You may choose an evening forest stroll to observe bush babies, contingent upon your accommodation facilities. Subsequently, return to the lodge and repose, since you will have an engaging day ahead.
Luxury Accommodation: Primate Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Mountains of the Moon Kyaninga Lodge (Super Luxury); Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge, Kibale Forest Lodge (Luxury); Mountains of the Moon, Chimpanzee Guest House (Mid-Range); Kibale Forest Camp, Rwenzori View Guest House (Budget) Dinner Meal Plan.
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking Kibale Forest National Park
Following your early morning breakfast, travel to the park for chimpanzee tracking; it is an extraordinary experience. You will get the opportunity to observe exquisite birds and many primates, such the White and Black colobus monkeys, baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys, among others. Encountering the chimpanzees will be remarkable as you observe them leaping between branches, foraging, and engaging in play; you will also witness the nests where they relax and sleep.
Capture a sufficient number of photographs with the camera flash disabled. Subsequently, return to the lodge for lunch, check out, and proceed to Kampala or Entebbe, contingent upon whether your flight is scheduled for that same day.