6 DAYS CHIMPANZEE AND GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI
Overview
6 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari is an ideal package for those interested in the primates and apes mainly, you will have enough time to spend with the chimpanzee and gorillas
Detailed itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Uganda
Upon arrival, your Safari guide will be on hand to pick you up from Entebbe airport (or other specified pickup point) and transfer you to Protea Hotel Entebbe, only a 15-minute drive from the airport.
Depending on the time of your arrival, you might have time to explore Entebbe town. There are many options in Entebbe and a tour can easily be organized at an extra cost.
| Time | 15mins |
| Meal plan | Half board |
| Accommodation | Protea Hotel Entebbe |
DAY 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Today, after an early morning breakfast, your guide will meet you at your Hotel. After a briefing, you will leave Entebbe/Kamapala heading westwards to Kibale forest for the primate safari which marks the start of our 6 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari. The destination of the day is Kibale Forest National Park, which is home to the highest population of chimpanzees in Uganda. It will be a full day’s road trip as we drive through Uganda’s scenic countryside. You will have a stopover en-route for lunch, you will arrive late in the evening, and check in to the Kibale Forest camp, where you will spend the night.
| Time | 6-7hrs |
| Meal plan | Full board |
| Accommodation | Kibale forest camp |
DAY 3: Chimps Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
Today, you will be woken up by the sounds of the jungle, and served an early morning breakfast. Your guide will pick you up from your lodge and transfer you to the tracking point, where you will be briefed about the day’s trekking activity. Your whole day will be spent in the jungle trekking the chimpanzees. Trekking is a great way to get close to the chimpanzees and you will savor the chance to meet the chimps in their natural habitat. You will also have many great photo opportunities for sure. When your adventure with the chimps is over your guide will drive you back to the lodge for a relaxing evening in Kibale forest camp where you will spend the night
| Time | N/A |
| Meal plan | Full board |
| Accommodation | Kibale forest camp |
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
After an early morning delicious breakfast, Meet up with your guide, you will be briefed about the next destination, head out of your lodge on a journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. This is going to be a majestic journey, on your way, you will have a stopover for en-route lunch where after you will continue the journey with spectacular views of the countryside, change in beautiful landscapes, hills, terraced farmlands, plantations among others. Upon arrival in Bwindi impenetrable national park you will check in at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
| Time | 7-8hrs |
| Meal plan | Fullboard |
| Accommodation | Gorilla Mist Camp |
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
After an early breakfast, today is an exciting epic day and highlights of our safari, you will carry packed lunch, and your driver guide will transfer you to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing you will start trekking in the jungle which takes about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on where the mountain gorillas are located. During trekking you will be able to view a number of different primate species, mammals, different bird species, and tree species among others. This will give you a mesmerizing experience as you move to meet the gorillas. Once the gorilla family is located you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, grooming young ones, learn about their habits, behaviors, take photos and record the breathtaking moments.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National park
After an hour encounter with the gentle giants, you will trek back to the start point where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking, meet up with your driver guide to go for an Optional cultural tour where you will be able to interact with the Batwa, learn about their culture, tradition, way of living, visit their homesteads, listen to their ancient stories, enjoy their traditional performances among others. After the cultural tour, you will return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
| Time | N/A |
| Meal plan | Full board |
| Accommodation | Gorilla Mist Camp |
Day 6: Departure to Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast on the last day, you will check out of the lodge, your driver guide will transfer you to Kampala. On the way you will have en-route lunch, stopover at the Equator to take photos, buy souvenirs among others. From the Equator, you will continue to Kampala where you will arrive early in the evening and upon arrival your driver guide will drop you off at Entebbe airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of convenience.
| Time | 7-8hrs |
| Meal plan | Half board |
| Accommodation | N/A |
- Inclusive
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee permit
- Driver guide
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary (breakfast-lunch-dinner)
- Pick up and drop off in Kampala/ Entebbe
- Safari Van and fuel
- Drinking water on board
Exclusive
- Air flight tickets and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Tipping
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, telephone calls, laundry services, hiring a porter among others.