4 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda

This 4-day chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari in Uganda is a rewarding short primate adventure for travellers who want to combine two of the country’s most sought-after wildlife experiences in one itinerary. The safari begins in Kampala and takes you to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking in one of Africa’s most important gorilla habitats

Safari Highlights

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• scenic road transfer through western Uganda
• An optional Batwa or local community visit in the Bwindi area
• Equator stop on the return journey to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Transfer from Kampala to Kibale National Park and Chimpanzee Trekking

At 6 am, after breakfast, depart Kampala and transfer to the Kibale National Park area near Fort Portal. The drive takes about 6 hours, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before chimpanzee trekking. The trek usually takes between 2 and 4 hours, so you should be back by about 4 pm. The walk through the forest is both scenic and informative, and once the chimpanzees are found, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them while observing their behaviour and taking photographs. Later, return to the starting point and transfer to your hotel. Budget Chimpanzee View Guest House, Mid-range Crater Safari Lodge, and Primate Lodge standard rooms. Luxury Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge

Day 2, Transfer from Kibale to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, begin the 7-hour journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. On arrival, check into your lodge. If time allows, you may choose to visit the Batwa community or a nearby local village at an extra fee. Budget Buhoma Community Bandas, Gorilla Closeup Lodge, Kisoro Travellers Rest. Mid-range Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp. Luxury Mahogany Springs Lodge, Buhoma Lodge

Day 3, Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today you will go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla trekking in Uganda takes place in either Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, but for this safari, you will be trekking in Bwindi. The actual trek starts at 8 am, although you need to be at the park headquarters by 7 am for a briefing and allocation of the gorilla family. Gorilla trekking usually takes between 2 and 8 hours, and once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them while observing and photographing them. After the trek, return to the starting point and transfer back to your lodge. Overnight at the previous lodge

Day 4, Return from Bwindi to Kampala

After breakfast, begin the drive back to Kampala. Along the way, you may stop at the Equator for photographs before continuing to Kampala, arriving before 4 pm. This marks the end of your 4-day chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari

Inclusions

• return road transfers from Kampala
• private safari vehicle with a driver guide
• accommodation for 3 nights
• meals as per itinerary
• bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• chimpanzee permit
• gorilla permit

Exclusions

• international flights
• Uganda visa fees
• travel insurance
• personal expenses
• alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• tips and gratuities