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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This trip offers rare experiences: gorilla and chimp trekking which gives an opportunity to observe the everyday interactions of these gentle, mysterious primates.
What's included
Bottled Water and Snacks
Gorilla permit per person
Domestic Flights
Lunch
Dinner
All Airport Transfers
Breakfast
English Speaking Guide/Driver
Park Entrance Fees
Accommodation and Lodging
Emergency Doctors (AMREF)
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
International flights
Visa and customs fees
Personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable forests
Green Equator Masaka Rd
3h · Admission ticket included
At the Equator, tourists enjoy a beautiful view of the place while taking photos, having lunch, drinks, relaxing and buy souvenirs for their embraceable trip while interacting with the community.
Igongo Cultural Centre
2h · Admission ticket included
Go to Igongo cultural center (which promotes the cultural heritage of south-west Uganda) located a few miles north of Mbarara on the Masaka to Mbarara road. Its a good place for relaxation and taking photos.
Kigezi
2h
Kigezi has alluring terrace hills that are breathtaking where tourists can do hill climbing and feel the cool breeze blowing from the hills and also enjoying a good scenery while taking photos.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forests
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
8h
After breakfast inaugurate on the hindmost Mountain Gorilla experience as the guide drives the guests to the Uganda Wildlife Authority point where impermanent about trekking these endangered species is done.
After you will be apportioned in groups with an experienced game ranger as a ‘head trekker’ for safety and guidance. The process goes between 1 to 8 hours reckoning on how providential you are tracking the gorillas. An hour inter operating and photography experience is conceding to the guests and Trekking certificates from Uganda Wildlife Authority are awarded on return.
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National park
Kibale National Park
8h
Sunrise Breakfast before we embark on a road trip supplanting to Kibale Forest where our Chimpanzees trekking experience will take place. The road trip takes us through Queen Elizabeth national pack giving us a brief insight and experience on wildlife with a chance to spot ‘Tree climbing lions’ of Ishasha, cross the equator the second time, enjoy country view of the Rwenzori mountain ranges as we crest to ‘Fort Portal’ town the pride of Toro kingdom. Check-in to the lodge in Kibale forest for our night stay.
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale forest National game park
Kibale National Park
8h
After Breakfast, drive to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters for briefing before conjugating a group headed by an experienced game ranger or guide who is to be your head for the trekking activity in the Kibale Forest. Keep in mind Chimpanzees live in groups of between 50-150 individuals and during day, they break up into small groups to attenuate contention on their resources and they regroup in the evening as they build their nests. An hour interaction is conceded and a certificate afterwards. Reciprocate for lunch and relax waiting for the Bigodi wetland or village evening walk.
Day 5: Return to Entebbe/Kampala
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
2h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive to Entebbe/Kampala no major activity but to rest and enjoy the city view or to catch a flight back home. If time consents arrangements can be made to visit Entebbe Wildlife Center to view various wildlife animal species.
Mabamba Shoebill and Botanic Birding
2h · Admission ticket included
The gardens are an opportunity for birding enthusiasts to open their birding account for Uganda and the entrance is located close to the Botanical Beach Hotel. Colobus monkeys are common. Note; This can be done if time allows.
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
2h · Admission ticket included
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to 49 orphaned chimpanzees rescued from across East Africa.
Note; This can be done if time allows
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up at the Airport, border entries, hotels, conference centers and other accommodation facilities.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.