Those interested in spending more time with two of the greatest primates on Earth—mountain gorillas and chimpanzees—would benefit from this 5-day gorilla habituation and chimpanzee trekking safari. This tour visits the Rushaga district in the southern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get up close and personal with gorillas, and then on to Kibale National Park, also known as “The Primate capital of the world,” to go trekking with chimpanzees. You can spend four hours with mountain gorillas instead of one hour on a gorilla walk at Bwindi Impenetrable National location, the only location on Earth that offers gorilla habituation. Traveling by car from Bwindi to Kibale National Park allows you to go chimpanzee trekking. While in Uganda, take pleasure in and contrast these two activities.
Overview
- Day 01: Our 5 day gorilla habituation and chimp trekking safari starts from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Day 02: Spend 4 hours with gorillas during your gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 03: Drive back to Kibale Forest National Park for overnight.
- Day Four: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
- Day Five: Drive back to Entebbe International Airport marking the end of your 5 Day Gorilla habituation and chimp trekking safari
Booking this African safari itinerary guarantees an unforgettable wildlife experience, immersing you in breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with iconic animals like gorillas, lions, elephants, and rhinos. It combines luxury and adventure, with expert guides ensuring safety and the best game-viewing opportunities. Carefully planned routes take you through diverse ecosystems, from savannas to lush wetlands, maximizing your chances of witnessing the Big Five. With seamless accommodations, cultural experiences, and conservation-focused travel, this itinerary offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Africa.
DAY 1: Start your 5 day gorilla habituation and chimp trekking safari
Your 5-day gorilla habituation and chimpanzee trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will begin when a professional driving guide from Experiya Tour Company picks you up from your accommodation or the airport. After stopping for photos at the Equator crossing and lunch in Mbarara, your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will begin. Gorilla habituation takes place in the southern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, so that’s where you’ll head next. On the way to Kisoro or the southern portion of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you may take in breathtaking views of the Kigezi valleys and hills. After your late afternoon arrival, the lodge staff will greet you with a warm welcome. After that, you can relax before dinner and an overnight stay.
Distance: 8 to 9 hours
Food schedule: Two meals every day
Reasons for Providing
Cost: Lodge at Rushaga Havens
Resorts in the Center: 4 Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, and Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
The Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge and the Gorilla Heights Lodge are two extravagant options.
DAY 2: Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Before your habituation experience with mountain gorillas begins, you and your other clients will gather at the park headquarters for a briefing on what to do and what not to do. Researchers and guides will lead you on a hike into the forest after the briefing. Once you find the gorillas, you’ll spend four hours with them before heading back to the lodge for the night. During your hike, you might come across many birds, animals, and primates in the forest. while a participant, you will get the chance to watch and listen while researchers habituate gorillas. If given the chance, you may even be asked to help out by collecting samples, identifying group members, making calls, and a whole lot more.
Food Routine: Morning Meal, Snack, and Evening Supper
Reasons for Providing
Cost: Lodge at Rushaga Havens
Resorts in the Center: 4 Gorillas Lodge, Gorilla Leisure Lodge, and Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
The Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge and the Gorilla Heights Lodge are two extravagant options.
DAY 3: To Kibale National Park
On the third day of your five-day gorilla habituation and chimpanzee trekking safari, you will have breakfast and then leave Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Kibale Forest National Park. You may expect to arrive in the late afternoon, relax at the lodge, have dinner, and then sleep there as lunch will be provided on the way.
Time spent driving: about six to seven hours
Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast Menu
Reasons for Providing
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge and Isunga Lodge: Cost Estimates
Turaco Tree Tops Lodge is a mid-range option.
Three five-star options: Primate Lodge, Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort, and Ndali Lodge
DAY 4: Chimp trekking in Kibale National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be whisked away to Kibale National Park for a safety briefing on how to interact with chimpanzees. Following the briefing, you will embark on a woodland excursion where you have the opportunity to encounter eleven different primates. During your hour in the woods, you’ll have the chance to observe and take pictures with knowledgeable guides. Grab dinner and head back to the lodge for the night.
Food Routine: Morning Meal, Snack, and Evening Supper
Reasons for Providing
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge and Isunga Lodge: Cost Estimates
Turaco Tree Tops Lodge is a mid-range option.
Three five-star options: Primate Lodge, Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort, and Ndali Lodge
DAY 5: End of your 5 day gorilla habituation and chimp trekking safari
After breakfast, you will have a 5-6 hour drive to Kampala/Entebbe, marking the conclusion of your 5-day gorilla habituation and chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda, depending on your departure flight details.
Includes
Excludes
- All transportation as scheduled
- All Activities Included in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Meals: breakfast – lunch and dinner as shown
- English speaking driver guide
- Complementary bottled water
- Airport transfers on first and last day
- Every Accommodation included
- Anything outside the regular itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Any items of personal nature
- International vaccinations
- Local and international flights
- Personal Travel insurance
- Visa Fees
- Tips and souvenirs
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