5-Day Chimpanzee and Gorillas

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive and drive to Kibale National Park

Arrive before 13h00 in Entebbe and meet our Nsavi Safaris driver guide. We start the drive to Kibale Forest National Park, passing tea plantations along the way. This diverse forest boasts 13 species of primates such as the red colobus monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkey, and the rare L’Hoest's monkey. There are over 335 bird species in the park, including some which are rare and endemic to the Albertine region and varying tracts of the tropical forest.

You will arrive in the late afternoon or evening and check in at your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Swamp walk

After breakfast, you will go for chimpanzee trekking and enjoy a wonderful forest experience with these habituated chimpanzees. These engaging apes are the closest species to human beings and are great to watch as they are playful both on the ground and in the trees. You will return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for a walk in the Bigodi Wetland where you will have a chance to see different primates and bird species, especially the great blue turaco which is popular in this area. You will also get to know the communities nearby and learn about their projects.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today, we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is home to the largest population of mountain gorillas. The park also hosts a variety of spectacular birds including 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species including the blue-throated broadbill, bar-tailed trogon, and other beautiful forest species. Later, you proceed to the lodge for check-in. You will go to bed earlier this evening so that you are well rested for a thrilling experience of gorilla trekking the next day.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla trekking

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters where you will have an orientation and meet your guides for the day. Trekking the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 7 hours but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the gorillas. The trekking is a thrill, though quite challenging, as you hike through the forest. Once you reach a gorilla family, you will have a chance to observe the family in close proximity for an hour.

In the afternoon after lunch, you have the option (at a cost) to visit "Ride 4 a Woman", a charitable organization set up to support women who are victims of poverty, HIV epidemic, and domestic violence. Otherwise, you can also visit the Batwa pygmy community nearby, and learn about their way of life and the history of their transition from being relocated from the forest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Entebbe and departure

Drive back to Kampala crossing the equator, with a stop for photos and to buy souvenirs. Later, drive to Entebbe International Airport to connect with your onward late-evening flight back home.

At an extra cost, you may choose a domestic flight out from Bwindi to Entebbe Airport and depart.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.