4-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trek Safari (Midrange Tour)

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Early today, you will be picked up from your place of residence in Entebbe and start a scenic drive through the countryside to Kibale National Park, famous for wild chimpanzee trekking. You’ll be traveling through the green countryside and lunch will be en route. On arrival, depending on the time, you can do a Bigodi Swamp walk where you will encounter monkeys and many tropical birds. You can also visit the Bigodi community to learn about the daily lifestyle of the people neighboring the park. You will be exposed to the local coffee brewing and more.

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:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, we will drive to the offices of the world-famous primate capital Kibale National Park for a briefing about trekking chimpanzees. Here, we will spend several hours tracking and observing wild chimps on foot with your expert local ranger guides who personally know the troop members and who will interpret their behavior. Kibale Forest is home to 13 species of primates. On your return, undertake a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla trekking

After breakfast, we will assemble at the national park's offices for a detailed briefing before heading out on foot to track mountain gorillas with guides from the local community. This exclusive experience is a real privilege, as group sizes are limited and only one group is allowed to view each gorilla family per day. Viewing permits are thus almost as scarce as the gorillas! On occasion, the gorillas prove elusive but can often be found within an hour or more by the expert local tracker guides.

It is a very emotionally moving once-in-a-lifetime experience to stare into the eyes of these gentle giants and watch them play and go about their daily activities. Each encounter with the gorillas is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the young frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display. On your return, you will be issued a trek certificate and drive to your lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Entebbe

Today, after an early breakfast, you will proceed on your journey to Entebbe Airport for your departure trip back home. You will have an en-route lunch at the equator line in Kayabwe and can take photos to keep as memories. You will arrive in the evening.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.