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The 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimps Safari takes you from Kampala into Uganda’s primate-rich forests for unforgettable encounters. Day 1, you drive to Kibale Forest via Fort Portal, settle at the lodge, and prepare for chimpanzee tracking the next morning. On Day 2, you track chimps plus other primates like red-tailed monkeys, mangabeys, and red colobus; also, explore Bigodi Swamp for birds and primates. On Day 3, you travel through Ishasha, spot tree-climbing lions, then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Day 4 is devoted to gorilla trekking, with an expert guide through dense terrain for close encounters. Day 5, you enjoy a final morning, breakfast, and then return to Kampala, richer in wildlife memories.
Visit Kibale Forest to track chimpanzees, walk Bigodi Swamp, enjoy forest sounds, and experience rich biodiversity with experienced guides.
Travel via Ishasha to Bwindi: chance to see tree-climbing lions, vast views, transition through diverse landscapes before entering the gorilla zone.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable in dense hilly terrain, close interaction with mountain gorillas, flora, and birdlife.
Comfortable lodgings (full board) in Kibale and Bwindi, cultural insights, bush walks, excellent guiding, seamless return trip to Kampala.
Soon after the safari briefing, you will head to Fortportal through Mubende from Kampala, passing all the way through grassy countryside and long-established homesteads and farms. You will reach within 5-6 hours time and you will stop over in Fort portal town for lunch before driving to Ndali lodge or Primates Lodge where you will creeb on a full board basis prior to the following day’s chimpanzee tracking.
you will be taken to Kanyanchu headquarters for a briefing after breakfast before you proceed for our chimpanzee tracking and other primates like Red-tailed, Grey-cheeked Mangabey Red-Colobus and phoestes, You will walk through the forest with an experienced guide who will be enlightening you about both animals and plants. Tracking the noisy chimpanzee families racing through this luxuriant forest is a wonderful experience. You have lunch at Tinka’s place where Traditional dishes are prepared for tourists to feel the taste of Uganda culture.You will have a Bigodi Swamp walk in a bid to view the birds and monkeys that inhabit the swamp after lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ndali lodge or Primates Lodge (FB).
After having an early morning breakfast, you will head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through Ishasha, southern sector of Queen Elizabeth. You will later have lunch while watching the popular Ishasha tree-climbing lions before heading to Bwindi the home for mountain gorillas. Life of the mammal in the park is outstanding and the terrain very muddy and hilly which needs scrambling through dense vegetation in search of magnificent mountain gorillas thus an amazing wildlife experience. There is a diversity of birdlife and flora. Overnight at Gorilla Resort or Buhoma Community Bandas (FB)
After morning breakfast, you will proceed for gorilla trekking the major tourist activity in the park with packed lunch alongside an experienced guide. The trek may seem to be tiresome but enjoyable. Your encounter with the great primates gives a good description of trekking. You will realize the forest sound as you see various forest Flora and fauna. Overnight at Gorilla Resort or Buhoma Community Bandas (Full Board).
You will take early morning breakfast as you prepare to head back to Kampala.
Visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park
English speaking driver/guide
Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
Ground transport in private 4WD safari vehicles
Game drives on the northern bank of the Nile
Visit Budongo Forest for a pleasant walk in the tropical rainforest
3 nights at Nile Safari Camp on full board basis
Boat cruise on the Nile
International flights
Airport taxes
All meals and drinks not specified
Tips and gratuities
Items of a personal nature
Experience Uganda’s wild beauty with gorilla trekking, scenic parks, vibrant culture, and immersive safaris crafted for unforgettable adventure.
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