5-Day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Experience Uganda

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

Arrival in Uganda - Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you'll be warmly welcomed by your guide. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the option to explore Entebbe or proceed directly to Kibale Forest National Park. Depart for Kibale Forest National Park via road, enjoying scenic views of Uganda's countryside along the way.
Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest in the late afternoon and check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing and soaking in the natural surroundings. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge, featuring locally sourced ingredients and traditional Ugandan cuisine.
Your guide will provide a briefing on the upcoming chimpanzee trekking experience, detailing what to expect and the objectives of the activity.

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 (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking Experience in Kibale Forest

Embark on your chimpanzee trekking trek into the dense forest, accompanied by experienced guides and trackers. As you search for chimpanzee groups undergoing trekking, listen for the distinctive calls and vocalizations that indicate their presence.
Once you locate a chimpanzee family, spend the day observing their behavior, interactions, and daily routines while contributing to their gradual acclimatization to human presence. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the forest, allowing you to refuel and continue your observation of the chimpanzees.
Use this time to take photographs, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of these remarkable primates and their conservation. After a full day of chimpanzee trekking, return to your lodge in the late afternoon, feeling exhilarated by the close wildlife encounter.
Relax and unwind with a refreshing drink as you share stories and photographs with fellow travelers.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before departing for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey offers stunning views of Uganda's landscapes as you travel from Kibale to Bwindi, passing through rural villages and lush forests. Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check-in.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the surrounding area or simply relaxing amidst the natural beauty of the park. Dinner will be served at the lodge, featuring a selection of delicious dishes inspired by local and international cuisine. Your guide will provide a briefing on the upcoming gorilla trekking experience, outlining the objectives and guidelines for the activity.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early for breakfast before heading to the park headquarters. Upon arrival, meet with your guide and the team of researchers and trackers who will lead you on the gorilla trekking experience.
Receive a briefing on gorilla behavior, safety guidelines, and the goals of the trekking process. Begin your gorilla trekking trek into the dense forests of Bwindi, following the guidance of your expert trackers.
As you search for a gorilla family undergoing trekking, marvel at the rich biodiversity of the park and keep an eye out for other wildlife species. Spend the day with the gorilla family, observing their behavior, interactions, and daily routines while contributing to their gradual acclimatization to human presence.
Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the forest, allowing you to refuel and continue your observation of the gorillas. After a full day of gorilla trekking, return to your lodge in the late afternoon, feeling humbled by the intimate wildlife encounter.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge before bidding farewell to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Depart for Entebbe International Airport, where you'll board your journey back home.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and complete check-in procedures for your journey back home.
Board your journey home, carrying with you cherished memories of your chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari in Uganda.

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.