Enjoy 6 Days Gorillas and Chimps takes you to the primates-side of Uganda, take in the jaw-dropping experiences of trekking Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and Mountain Gorillas In Bwindi Forest National Park.
6 Days Gorillas and Chimps In Uganda
BRIEF ITINERARY:
- Day 1: Arrival Into Uganda
- Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 3: Trek chimps In Kibale Forest.
- Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National park.
- Day 5: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest National park
- Day 6: Fly back to Entebbe – connect with your International Flight.
6 Days Gorillas and chimps in Uganda
Day 1 – Arrival into Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe, you will be met by a uniformed Realm Africa Safaris™ representative who will greet and assist transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe. At your Guesthouse today, you are booked on Bed & Breakfast. Meals can be ordered at the Guesthouse for EXTRA.
Overnight: Entebbe. | Things to See & do in Entebbe
Accommodation Options: Airport Link Guesthouse (Budget). | Karibu Guesthouse (mid-range). | Hotel No. 5 (Upmarket)
| Meals Included: Breakfast Only.
Day 02: Transfer to Kibale Forest
After breakfast, your guide will then transfer you to Kibale forest National park – 6 hours drive from Entebbe. Lunch Enroute, and continue to your lodge located inside Kibale Forest National Park.
Overnight: Kibale Forest. | Things to See & do in or near Kibale forest
Accommodation Options: Kibale Homestay (Budget). | Primate Lodge (mid-range). | Ndali Lodge (Upmarket).
Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner.
Day 03 – Chimp Trekking In Kibale Forest
Breakfast; thereafter stroll down in the company of your guide to the Briefing point – 03 minutes away from your lodge. Here you will meet a group of other tourists going to trek chimps. A Uganda Wildlife Ranger will Brief you on the do’s & don’t’s with emphasis on Rules & Regulations which you Must adhere to while on this trek. After the briefing, you will then head out into the forest to track chimps – typically returning after 02 – 03 hours.
Lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, your guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive you to the Bigodi Conservation office where you will meet your local guide for the afternoon Bigodi Swamp walk – yet another rewarding walk through a swamp with chance of spotting primates like; Red Colobus Monkeys, Gray Cheeked Mangabey’s, L’Hoest Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Baboons, Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, and the occasional Chimpanzees. The Swamp also boasts of a bird list of up to 138 species. Return to the lodge before sunset.
Overnight: Kibale Forest. | Things to See & do in or near Kibale forest
Accommodation Options: Kibale Homestay (Budget). | Primate Lodge (mid-range). | Ndali Lodge (Upmarket).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 04 – Transfer to Bwindi Forest
Breakfast; thereafter checkout with all your belongings, and embark on a drive to Bwindi Forest National park arriving on time for a Hot Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Bwindi Forest. | Things to See & do in Bwindi forest
Accommodation Options: Broadbill Forest Camp (Budget). | Silverback Lodge (mid-range). | Bwindi Lodge (Upmarket).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 05 – Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest
Breakfast; thereafter your guide will accompany you to the briefing point where you will meet other tourists joining you on the trek today. A Uganda wildlife authority ranger will brief you on the basics of gorilla trekking with emphasis on the rules & regulations which you must adhere to while on this trek. Thereafter you will begin your trek Into Gorilla filled Forest of Bwindi – there is over 500 Gorilla roaming this Forest. Gorilla Trekking lasts between 45minutes to 6 hours depending on where you find the Gorillas. You will be allowed 01 Hour viewing and photographing the gorillas. Thereafter you will return to the lodge.
*No Flash photography
*Typically up to 08 tourists are allowed to trek a gorilla group.
*Don’t get caught on the wrong side!
Click here to read the Rules & Regulations
Overnight: Bwindi | Things to See & do in Bwindi forest
Accommodation Options: Broadbill Forest Camp (Budget). | Silverback Lodge (mid-range). | Bwindi Lodge (Upmarket).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 06 – Fly or drive back to Entebbe.
Breakfast; thereafter you will embark on the long drive back to Entebbe. The drive from Bwindi to Entebbe typically lasts ±9 hours and can be tiring. It is for this reason that we recommend flying back from Bwindi Forest – of course flying back has an extra cost added to your trip budget.
*If your budget and time permits, you could consider breaking the long drive with an overnight stay at Lake Mburo National Park.
*This flight has a luggage limit of 15Kg per person all packed up in a soft duffel bag.
Accommodation: Not Included – Can be arranged for EXTRA | Meals Included: Breakfast Only.
END OF YOUR 06 Days Gorillas and chimps in Uganda
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini-Van
Our standard model of transportation is Road transport in of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of upto 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy Superior comfort of travelling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
We don’t publish fixed tour rates as our safari prices differ based on the number of persons traveling, and the type of accommodation – budget, mid-range to luxury.
Includes & Excludes as mentioned below:
What is included in this tour:
- 01 Gorilla Permit per person.
- 01 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
- 05 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is not included in this tour:
- Visa Fees.
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 6 Days Gorillas and chimps in Uganda
ADD 03 Days In Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the three (03) additional Days you will be able to visit Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions, Take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel, and also track lions in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
