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7 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
This 7 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Adventure takes you deep into Uganda’s lush rainforests. Begin in Kibale National Park, trekking to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Learn about their behaviors, communication, and social structures as you watch them play, groom, and feed. Next, journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to trek for gorillas. Witness their intelligence, strength, and gentle nature up close. Your guide will share insights into their behaviors and unique adaptations. Stay in comfortable lodges, rejuvenate after trekking, and explore the local culture by interacting with friendly communities. This tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with Africa’s incredible primates and immerse yourself in the beauty of the jungle.
Tour Cost Includes
- Chimp & Gorilla Permits
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Transportation
- Activities
- Guides
Tour Cost Excludes
- Airfare
- Additional Meals
- Optional Activities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Pick Up and Transfer to Kibale National Park
You will be picked up by the guide from the hotel in Kampala after breakfast in the morning at around 8: 00 am and head to Kibale national park. Along the way, you will make a stopover at the equator in Mpigi district where you will be taught about the effects of the earth’s magnetic fields in southern and northern hemispheres and at 0 latitude (Equator).
After that, you will continue to Mbarara town where you have another stopover for lunch at silverback hotel in Mbarara town. After your lunch, you will then proceed to Kibale National park, check into the chosen hotel, refresh, have dinner and sleep.
Day 02 : Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
Day 03 : Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast in the morning, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is approximately 5 hours away. This drive will provide you with the stunning views of Uganda’s countryside.
Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth national park, you will be checked in your accommodation and have lunch. After lunch, you will have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the facilities at your lodge. The next day you will be embarking on a morning game drive in the park, which will provide you with an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffaloes and many more.
Day 04 : Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will set out on a morning game drive in the national park, accompanied by a professional guide, which will last for 3 hours. The drive will provide you with an opportunity to watch a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and so many others. After the game drive you will have lunch and then set off for an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga channel. The 2-hour boat tour will take you through the watery home of hundreds of hippos and other wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, and water birds. After the boat cruise, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05 : Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You will wake up in the morning for breakfast and afterwards will be driven to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, which takes about 8 hours. Along the way, you will get the opportunity to see the beautiful Ugandan countryside. At the arrival you will be checked in for your accommodation and have lunch. Then you can have an optional community walk that involves an encounter with the Batwa.
Day 06 : Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
On this day, you will embark on a gorilla trekking experience, which is a unique and unforgettable adventure. You will be guided by the park rangers who will lead you through the thick forest in search of a family of a gorilla. The trek can last anywhere from a few hours to a whole day, but the experience of coming face -to – face with these magnificent primates is worth it. After that you will return to the lodge for rest and overnight stay. This will give you a room to relax after the day of adventure and explore the surrounding area.
Day 07 : Transfer Back to Kampala
After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred back to Kampala, which takes about 8-9 hours. Along the way you have a last chance to admire the scenic beauty of Uganda. Upon the arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, making the end of the tour.
