8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
1 stop
1
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We will drive from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda. The drive to Uganda will go through the land border of Cyanika and will take 5 hours.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi National Park
1 stop
2
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
You will head to the Bwindi national park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the briefing and cover the basics on what to expect during the trek. At this point, you will be told which gorilla family to trek. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. After the gorilla trek, return to the lodge for an evening rest.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trek at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
1 stop
3
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden monkey trekking (morning). Trek the Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This trip will take you to trek the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. You will enter the forest and walk through the bamboo vegetation and a variety of indigenous plants like giant lobelia. During the trip, your national park guide will tell you about the history of the national park and the fauna and flora that the park holds. The golden monkey trek should take about 5 hours. After golden monkey trekking transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an evening of relaxation.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector to spot tree climbing lions
1 stop
4
Drive from Bwindi National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Make a stopover at the Ishasha sector to spot tree-climbing lions. After the Ishasha game drives continue the journey to Katungulu, northern Queen Elizabeth National Park.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip at Queen Elizabeth National Park
2 stops
5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the morning, visit the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park for safari game drives to spot wildlife, including lions, buffalos, elephants, and many more.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the afternoon, join a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel to encounter various species of animals (elephants, buffalos, etc.) and birds
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Kyambura Gorge Walk and Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal crater lakes drive
1 stop
7
Kibale Forest National Park
We will start the day with a nature walk at Kyambura gorge, which is also known to host chimpanzees. Afterward, we will drive to Kibale National Park via the Fort Portal crater lakes drives.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience at Kibale (Half Day)
1 stop
8
Kibale Forest National Park
Starting in the morning at Kibale National Forest Park, you will go into the jungle to experience the chimpanzee habituation experience. This will be a half day experience of learning about how the chimps are trained to get familiar with human experience. You will be guided on the trek by Uganda Wildlife Authority staff. If time permits after the trek, there are complementary activities to do, including community walks and visiting the Bigodi swamp sanctuary.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Drive from Kibale National Park to Kampala or Entebbe
1 stop
9
This will be the last day of the 8-day safari. We will drive from Kibale National Park to Kampala or Entebbe airport. The drive to Kampala/Entebbeis 6hrs.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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