5 Days Chimpanzee Trek & Gorilla safari in Uganda
The 5 days Uganda primates safari goes to Kibale National Park for chimpanzees, birds and other primates, then to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla tracking experience.
5 Day Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park (7hrs)
Breakfast in Kampala, drive to Kibale National Park via Mubende highway, lunch enroute, dinner and overnight stay at Isunga Lodge, Chimpanzee guest House, Papaya Lake Lodge, or Kyaninga Lodge.
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking or habituation Experience
Enjoy morning chimps tracking (Half day) and evening walk to Bigodi swamps or crater lakes region. Alternatively, we can spend the whole day in the jungle for a full day chimpanzee habituation experience! All meals and overnight as on day 1.
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Breakfast and enjoy a picnic drive through Rwenzori mountains and Queen Elizabeth National Park, arrive by late afternoon, dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge, Trackers Safari Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp or Ruhija Community Rest Camp.
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking or Habituation Experience
You can choose gorilla tracking in Buhoma or Ruhijah sectors. The activity takes 1 – 6 hours searching for the gentle giants in the jungle. You spend 60 minutes with the gorillas.
If you want more time with the gorillas, choose gorilla habituation experience where you can spend up to 4 hours with the mountain gorillas in the jungle. This activity is available in Rushaga sector.
Day 5: Reserved for Departure
Breakfast followed by transfer to back to Kampala (9hrs) or, cross to Kigali – Rwanda through Kyanika boarders (3hrs) where the tour ends.
End of the Tour