This exciting 5 days safari offers you the chance to explore two of Uganda’s most famous primate destinations: Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Discover the world of chimpanzees in Kibale and embark on the unforgettable experience of gorilla trekking in Bwindi, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking
- Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 4: Gorilla tracking
- Day 5: Departure to Kampala
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, set out for a scenic drive to Kibale Forest, known as the “Primate Capital of the World.” Your guide will provide insights into the flora and fauna along the way. Enjoy a lunch stop and continue to Kibale, where you’ll check in at your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
- Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp
- Luxury: Primates Lodge
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
After breakfast, embark on an exciting chimpanzee trek through Kibale’s dense forest. The trek typically lasts about four hours, giving you plenty of time to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat, along with other primates like baboons and colobus monkeys. You’ll also encounter various bird species and butterflies along the way. Return to your lodge for lunch, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, set out for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, known for its mountain gorillas. Enjoy a scenic drive with a lunch stop along the way. Upon arrival at Bwindi, check in to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Broadbill Camp, Trekkers Tervan Cottages, Rushaga Haven Lodge
- Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Buhoma Haven Lodge
- Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Start early with a delicious breakfast, packed lunch, and drinking water. After a pre-trek briefing, head into the forest to track the gorillas. Once you locate a family, you’ll spend an hour observing their behaviors and interactions, an unforgettable experience. After the trek, return to your lodge to freshen up, have dinner, and enjoy the rest of the evening.
Day 5: Departure to Kampala
Enjoy your final breakfast in the forest before departing for Kampala. You’ll have lunch along the way and a brief stop at the Equator Monument. Arrive in Kampala in the afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your safari.
End of Tour
This safari offers a wonderful combination of chimpanzee and gorilla trekking in two of Uganda’s most iconic primate destinations. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a wildlife lover, this trip will leave you with unforgettable memories.
