5 Days Uganda Chimps & Gorilla Trekking Tour

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to kibale forest national park

Our safari tour guide/driver will meet you at your accommodation early in the morning at 7:00am gets you briefed about the safari and later will transfer you to Fort Portal/Kibale. On your way to the park view tea/ banana plantations and many rolling hill and many intresting things on the way. Arrive at the park in time for lunch then after if you have energy, visit the crater lakes region, spend the evening  there while viewing these natural wonders being waiting for you to explore, later proceed to your accommodation for overnight stay at.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Kibale Forest Camp|Rweteera Safari Park

Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp| Mountains of the moon

Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Ndali Lodge|Papaya Lake Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 2: Chimp tracking and Bigodi Wetland sanctuary

This morning after a cup of tea/coffee report at Kanyanchu the park headquarter offices before 8:00am for a short briefing about the dos and don’ts while with chimpanzee, after you will be assigned by the ranger guide who will take you through the forest for chimpanzee tracking which is the most interesting activity done at the park. Chimps are fabulous fun to watch when playing on fruitful trees or tree blanches.

Ounce you meet chimps you strictly allowed to stay with them for only one hour observing their behaviors as well as taking photos. Not only chimps that can be seen, more primate species will also be seen such as Black and white Columbus monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, Grey checked Mangabey, Red tailed monkeys, bush babies, the list is endless and bird lovers will get an opportunity to spot various species of birds among which include the yellow spotted nicator, rumped tinker bird, Little green bull, green breasted pitta, the crowned eagle. After the activity get back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation,

In the evening you will go for another activity at Bigodi an excellent wetland sanctuary for viewing various species of primates, birds and many forest animals like elephant, buffaloes, and warthogs among other. Dinner and an overnight at

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Kibale Forest Camp|Rweteera Safari Park

Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp| Mountains of the moon

Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Ndali Lodge|Papaya Lake Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 3: Kibale –Bwindi

After breakfast proceed to bwindi impenetrable national park the famous place for housing the rare species that’s mountain gorillas, bird species and very many incredible variety of flora. Meanwhile the drive to the park may take about 5-6 hours on the road passing through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park the known place for housing the tree climbing lions and if lucky you may spot them. Have lunch en-route after proceed to the park, arrive in the evening, check into your desirable lodge for relaxation as your waiting for tomorrows rewarding activity that’s gorilla tracking. Dinner and an overnight at

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 4: Gorilla tracking

Wake up very early in the morning for a cup of tea/coffee and then after you will be transferred to the park headquarters before 8.00am to receive a short briefing about the dos and don’ts while with gorillas. After follow the range guide to the forest to begin the activity possibly the most interesting activity done on earth.

The walking can sometimes be tough and long with some difficulties since tracking is done in the forest, you are remained to come with strong shoes or gumboots, long sleeved shirts or blouses, insect repellents, bottled water and sometimes packed lunch.

Meeting gorillas is unpredictable it can go to half or full day in the jungle searching for them so a reasonable degree of fitness is recommended. But when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, you will forget all the troubles you’ve passed through and utilize the one hour you are allowed to stay with these giants , observing their behaviours, as well as taking as many photos as you can (you are reminded that flash cameras are not allowed on a gorilla safari) not only gorillas but also expect to see other primates like chimpanzee, black and white colobus monkey, civet monkey which will entertain you during the gorilla tracking. After this wonderful moment go back to the lodge for leisure.

Furthermore, if you still have energy this evening go for a community walk to meet the local people around the park (batwa) these people will entertain you through their cultural music and dance and they will also take you through their history, hunting skills farming skills among other. Retire back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight at.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 5: departure

After breakfast we shall drive back to Kampala with en route lunch break at Mbarara and at the equator for photography.

Thus the End of the safari

The safari cost include

• 4×4 Ground transportation and fuel
• Full time English safari driver guide and all his associated expenses
• Accommodation and meals as per Itinerary for the agreed dates
• 1 chimp permit
• 1 gorilla permit
• Park entry fees
• All government taxes
• And all activities as listed in the itineraries

Not included

Visa fees,

Airport taxes

Items of personal nature like bar bills, tipping, Laundry, and any expenses of personal nature

Thank you for booking this trip with us at Adventure Rwanda Safaris expect the best.  This trip is arranged by Mum and Dad Uganda Tours and it should be noted that this itinerary can be re-arranged to meet your expectations.