5-Day Chimpanzee & Gorilla Safari – Kibale & Bwindi

Overview
Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure through Uganda’s most renowned primate destinations—Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This safari offers the rare opportunity to track both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, immersing you in the heart of Africa’s wildlife.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Fly to Kibale

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

Day 3: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience

Day 5: Return Flight to Entebbe – Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Fly to Kibale

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and connect to a scheduled flight to Kibale.
  • Transfer to your luxury lodge near Kibale National Park.
  • Relax with a scenic view of the park, enjoy a nature walk, or unwind with a spa treatment.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

  • Early breakfast and briefing at Kibale National Park.
  • Embark on a chimpanzee trekking experience (2-4 hours), tracking a chimp family in the wild.
  • Spend 1 hour with the chimps observing their behavior.
  • Return to the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation.
  • Optional visit to Bigodi Wetlands for birdwatching or a community visit.
  • Evening sundowner and dinner at the lodge.

Day 3: Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Breakfast and check out of your lodge.
  • Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (approximately 5-6 hours by road or scheduled flight).
  • Arrive at your luxury lodge in Bwindi.
  • Spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge amenities, scenic views, or a Batwa community visit.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience

  • Early breakfast and briefing at Bwindi.
  • Begin the gorilla trekking experience, with 1 hour spent with a mountain gorilla family.
  • Enjoy the scenic trek through the dense forest.
  • Return to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon or spa treatment.
  • Evening fireside dinner with storytelling.

Day 5: Return Flight to Entebbe – Departure

  • Morning flight or road transfer back to Entebbe.
  • Optional dayroom at a boutique hotel near the airport for relaxation.
  • Connect to your international departure flight.

Includes:

  • Return domestic flights
  • Private transfers
  • 4 nights in a luxury lodge (Kibale and Bwindi)
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit (1 per person)
  • Gorilla trekking permit (1 per person)
  • All meals and select drinks
  • Guided activities

 

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