4 Days Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Safari is an amazing outdoor adventure to the natural habitats of primates . It is a unique experience that takes you to meet the closest human cousins in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Kibale National Park.
The best time for this safari is during dry season where the terrain is easy to walk on .
4 Days Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk
- Day 4: Drive to the airport.
Detailed 4 Days Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking itinerary
Day 1: Meet and Greet with our company guide who will assist you with carrying bags to the car.
You will start the journey to the south-western part of Uganda and you will have a stopover at the Equator . Learn about the Equator , take photos and later proceed to Mbarara for lunch. Get back to the car and head to the lodge in Buhoma sector in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation:
Budget : Ruhondeza Lodge & Campsite
Midrange :Haven lodge Buhoma Community
Luxury :Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Travel time ; 6-8 hours
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience.
After a yummiest breakfast in the morning , the guide will drive to the briefing Centre where you will be given all safety precautions during the gorilla trek . You will be led by the armed rangers to the forest to meet the gorillas . You will see more animals like monkeys and baboons. Spend one hour with the gorillas while taking photos and videos . You will receive the gorilla trekking certificates and proceed to Kibale National Park.
Accommodation:
Budget : Little Monkey Camp
Midrange :Turaco Treetops Lodge
Luxury :Tabebuia spa and safari resort
Meal plan: Dinner
Travel time : 6-8 hours
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale national park
Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast. Have your packed lunch and be transferred to Kanyanchu visitor centre for briefing by the ranger guides. Later, you will be put in the group and you will start your trekking to the forest. Meet the Chimpanzee and other primates like black-white colobus monkeys, baboons, red-tailed monkeys and different bird species. You will spend one hour with the chimpanzees taking beautiful photos and videos . Return to the lodge for relaxation as you prepare for the Bigodi sanctuary and cultural walk to learn about the local tribes.
Overnight at the same lodge
Meals: Diner
Chimpanzee trekking ; 3-5 hours
Bigodi cultural walk 3 hours
Day 4: Wake up in the morning and start your journey to the Airport.
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer back to the Airport. Depending on your flight time, you can stop for lunch or visit a craft market for souvenirs. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
4 Days Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Inclusions
Inclusion
- Gorilla permit of $800
- Chimpanzee permits of $250
- Air conditioned 4WD car
- full time drinking water
- Pick up and drip
- Full time English / Spanish / French / German speaking guide
- All meals and accommodations
- Cultural and birding tours
Exclusions.
- International flights
- Accommodation before and after the safari .