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Overview
The major highlights of the 8 days safari is gorilla trekking and chimpanzee habituation experience at Kibale National Park. The tour is planned to start in Kigali, Rwanda and end in Kampala, Uganda. However, the tour can also be done in reverse, with a start in Kampala and end in Kigali, Rwanda.
What's included
Gorilla & chimp permits, transfers, guide/driver, park entry fees
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Visas, travel insurances and flights
What to expect
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
5h
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.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi National Park
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 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.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trek at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
5h · Admission ticket included
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.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector to spot tree climbing lions
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Day 5: Kasenyi Plains Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Trip at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
4h · Admission ticket included
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.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
2h · Admission ticket included
In the afternoon, join a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel to encounter various species of animals (elephants, buffalos, etc.) and birds
Day 6: Kyambura Gorge Walk and Transfer to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal crater lakes drive
Kibale Forest National Park
6h
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.
Day 7: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience at Kibale (Half Day)
Kibale Forest National Park
4h
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.
Day 8: Drive from Kibale National Park to Kampala or Entebbe
6h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up at Kigali airport or any location in Kigali, Rwanda
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.
