5 Days Exciting Gorilla and Chimps Trekking Safari in Bwindi and Kibale Forest National Parks Uganda.
5 days Gorilla and Chimps Trekking safari expedition into the heart of Uganda’s lush wilderness, where you’ll embark on a thrilling adventure through two of the country’s most breathtaking national parks. Our journey begins in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a pristine habitat nestled in the southwestern corner of Uganda and home to the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to trek gorillas through dense jungle terrain and come face-to-face with these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Next, we’ll journey to Kibale National Park, widely regarded as one of the best places in the world for chimpanzee habituation. Here, you’ll track these playful primates as they swing through the trees and interact with one another in their natural habitat. But that’s not all – Kibale is also home to a wide variety of other fascinating wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, butterflies, and an array of primates such as red-tailed monkeys and black-and-white colobus monkeys, as well as a multitude of bird species. This is an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Tour Highlight on 5 Days Gorilla and Chimps Trekking in Uganda
- Arrive at Entebbe airport and drive to Kibale Forest National Park for Chimps Trekking.
- Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of Kibale National Park, to track the playful and intelligent chimpanzees
- Drive to Travelers Rest Kisoro near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, via Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park Uganda.
- Transfer To Kampala then Entebbe for your departure and end of tour in Uganda
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Entebbe airport and drive To Kibale Forest National Park to start your 5 days exciting Gorilla and Chimps trekking in Uganda safari.
Our company representative/driver will greet you at the airport in the morning and provide a comprehensive briefing on the 5 days exciting gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda safari that awaits you. From there, we’ll embark on a scenic journey to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through the charming town of Fort Portal and taking in the breathtaking landscapes, verdant tea plantations and bustling local homesteads along the way.
After a stopover for lunch in Fort Portal, we’ll continue on our journey, arriving at Kibale Forest Camp in the late afternoon. Here, you’ll experience the sounds and sensations of the tropical rainforest as you settle in for the night. Alternatively, we may stay at Chimpanzee Guesthouse, which boasts stunning views of Nyabikere Crater Lake. This serene oasis is famous for its resident frogs, which put on a beautiful concert each night.
The drive to Kibale Forest National Park typically takes around 6.5 hours, during which you’ll have ample opportunity to soak up the sights and sounds of Uganda’s stunning landscape. Our experienced driver will ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (self-contained tents) or Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Bandas (self-contained Banda’s) – Both outside the forest) Luxury Tour: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge Kibale
Budget Lodges:
- Kibale Forest Camp: This eco-friendly camp offers basic, comfortable tents with shared bathrooms and a communal dining area. It’s a great option for budget travelers who want to be close to the park.
- Rweteera Safari Park: This budget-friendly lodge offers simple cottages with private bathrooms, a restaurant, and a bar. It’s located in a beautiful spot overlooking the crater lakes.
Midrange Lodges:
- Kibale Forest Guesthouse: This charming lodge offers comfortable en-suite rooms with hot water, a restaurant, a bar, and beautiful gardens. It’s located close to the park entrance and is a great midrange option.
- Primate Lodge: This eco-friendly lodge offers spacious and comfortable cottages with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. It’s located in a peaceful forest setting and offers easy access to the park.
Luxury Lodges:
- Ndali Lodge: This luxurious lodge offers stunning cottages with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. It’s located on a private estate with beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains and is a great option for those looking for a high-end experience.
- Kyaninga Lodge: This boutique lodge offers luxurious cottages with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. It’s located on a stunning crater lake and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Day 2: Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of Kibale National Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to track over 12 different species of the primates, including the playful and intelligent chimpanzees
After enjoying a delicious breakfast in the morning, we’ll gather at Kanyankyu River Camp at 8:00 AM to embark on the most popular activity in Kibale Forest National Park: chimpanzee tracking. As our closest relatives, these intelligent primates are a highlight of any African safari, but they’re also among the most endangered species in the world. Along the way, we’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of other primates, including black and white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-checked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys and bush babies, as well as mammals like forest elephants, bush pigs, civets, and giant forest hogs. Bird enthusiasts will also have plenty to marvel at, with species like the yellow-spotted nicator, rumped tinker bird, little greenbul, crowned eagle, and black bee-eater.
We’ll pause for a picnic lunch en route before continuing our adventure in the afternoon with a walk through Bigodi Swamp. This tranquil oasis is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including a variety of bird species and primates like the red colobus monkey and grey-cheeked mangabey.
After a full day of adventure and exploration, we’ll retire to our lodge for a delicious dinner and a restful night’s sleep. Whether you’re staying in a luxury resort or a rustic campsite, you’re sure to be enchanted by the sights, sounds, and experiences that Kibale Forest National Park has to offer.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (self-contained tents) or Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Bandas (self-contained Banda’s) – Both outside the forest) for Luxury Tour: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge Kibale
Budget Lodges:
- Kibale Forest Camp: This eco-friendly camp offers basic, comfortable tents with shared bathrooms and a communal dining area. It’s a great option for budget travelers who want to be close to the park.
- Rweteera Safari Park: This budget-friendly lodge offers simple cottages with private bathrooms, a restaurant, and a bar. It’s located in a beautiful spot overlooking the crater lakes.
Midrange Lodges:
- Kibale Forest Guesthouse: This charming lodge offers comfortable en-suite rooms with hot water, a restaurant, a bar, and beautiful gardens. It’s located close to the park entrance and is a great midrange option.
- Primate Lodge: This eco-friendly lodge offers spacious and comfortable cottages with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. It’s located in a peaceful forest setting and offers easy access to the park.
Luxury Lodges:
- Ndali Lodge: This luxurious lodge offers stunning cottages with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. It’s located on a private estate with beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains and is a great option for those looking for a high-end experience.
- Kyaninga Lodge: This boutique lodge offers luxurious cottages with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool. It’s located on a stunning crater lake and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Day 3: Drive to Travelers Rest Kisoro near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park, via Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After early morning breakfast, we will leave for Kisoro. We will cross Kazinga Channel, traveling through Queen Elizabeth National Park, and reach Kabale in time for lunch. From Kabale we will continue through the beautiful landscape also defined as the “Switzerland of Africa” engrossed with mountains, lakes, cultivated terraces, tropical rainforest and bamboo forest. On the last hill the landscape unfolds beneath us, taking in the vast planes between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, with the Virunga volcanoes dominating the view. At the bottom of the valley is Kisoro, where we will stay at the famous Travelers Rest Hotel. In the sixties the famous American gorilla-woman Dian Fossey visited the Travelers Rest Hotel many, many times to do paperwork, relax or meet people. Fossey said about the hotel: “It was my second home”. Travelers Rest Hotel is just outside Kisoro and offers a cozy stay for the tourists coming to see the endangered mountain gorilla. The hotel was built in a somewhat colonial architectural design style, and is entirely renovated with a comfortable ambiance. Driving time is 8 hours.
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel Kisoro (Luxury Suite Room)
For budget-conscious travelers, options like Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, and Bwindi Jungle Lodge offer affordable accommodations without sacrificing comfort. These lodges typically offer amenities like comfortable beds, hot showers, and meals served in a communal dining area.
For those seeking a mid-range option, lodges like Mahogany Springs, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, and Gorilla Valley Lodge offer comfortable accommodations with additional amenities like private en-suite bathrooms, spacious rooms, and beautiful views of the surrounding forest.
Finally, for those looking for a luxurious retreat in the heart of Bwindi Forest National Park, other lodges like Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp provide world-class accommodations with amenities like private butlers, gourmet dining, and breathtaking views of the forest.
No matter which type of lodge you choose, you’ll be surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Bwindi Forest National Park and have easy access to the park’s iconic gorilla trekking experiences.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Uganda.
Begin your day with an early morning breakfast before embarking on a scenic car ride from Travelers Rest Hotel in Kisoro to Nkuringo, the southern headquarters of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (approximately 1hr). Here, you’ll receive a briefing from the forest rangers and porters before setting off on your gorilla trekking adventure at 8:30am.
Led by experienced guides, you’ll trek through the dense, mountainous forest, and search for the majestic gorillas. Once you’ve found them, you’ll be able to spend up to one hour observing their natural behavior, taking photos, and marveling at their sheer size and strength. The trek can last anywhere from 2-8 hours, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and prepare for the varying terrain.
After your gorilla trekking adventure, enjoy a hardy lunch en route before heading back to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Choose from a variety of lodges in the area, ranging from budget-friendly options like Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge to luxury accommodations like Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, all of which offer comfortable amenities to help you relax and rejuvenate after a long day in the forest.
Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro Luxury Tour: Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (Suite Room)
For budget-conscious travelers, options like Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, and Bwindi Jungle Lodge offer affordable accommodations without sacrificing comfort. These lodges typically offer amenities like comfortable beds, hot showers, and meals served in a communal dining area.
For those seeking a mid-range option, lodges like Mahogany Springs, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, and Gorilla Valley Lodge offer comfortable accommodations with additional amenities like private en-suite bathrooms, spacious rooms, and beautiful views of the surrounding forest.
Finally, for those looking for a luxurious retreat in the heart of Bwindi Forest National Park, other lodges like Buhoma Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp provide world-class accommodations with amenities like private butlers, gourmet dining, and breathtaking views of the forest.
No matter which type of lodge you choose, you’ll be surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Bwindi Forest National Park and have easy access to the park’s iconic gorilla trekking experiences.
Day 5: Transfer To Kampala or Entebbe to End our Gorilla and Chimps Trekking in Uganda.
Have early morning breakfast then you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Mbarara town, and then move on to Masaka where you will have a stopover at the Equator for photo shoots, buying souvenirs and having some tea or coffee if needed. Then we will head for Kampala and to Buganda road for art and crafts shopping before heading to Entebbe for your flight back home and end of your
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