3 Day Kalinzu Chimp Trek and Uganda Gorilla Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) Kigali, Rwanda
Duration3 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

With the 3 day Kalinzu chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park safari option, you drive from Kigali, Rwanda straight to Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda for overnight. Trek chimpanzees at Kalinzu forest reserve on day two and complete the tour with gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Gorilla & chimp permits, park entrance fees, driver/guide
  • Visas, flights, and other costs of personal nature

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Pick up at the Kigali hotel or Kigali airport and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  1. Queen Elizabeth National Park
    5h · Admission ticket included
    We will pick you up at Kigali airport or downtown Kigali and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda. Join a short game drive if you arrive early.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest. Transfer to Bwindi National Park after the chimp trek
  1. Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve
    5h · Admission ticket included
    You will start the early morning with a short drive from the lodge to trek chimpanzees at Kalinzu forest forest reserve. Drive to Bwindi National Park after the chimp trek
Day 3: Gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    6h · Admission ticket included
    You will head to the Bwindi national park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics on what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that you will be joined by other visitors. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.
  2. Kigali Arts Center
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After the gorilla trekking is done at Bwindi National Park, we drive to Kigali, Rwanda. The drive to Kigali will go through Cyanika Uganda/Rwanda border. We will then continue the journey through Ruhengeri and finally Kigali city. The drive from Bwindi to Kigali should take 4-5hrs.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at Kigali airport or any location in Kigali, including hotels.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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