5 Day Primate Safari for Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimpanzee Trek in Uganda
This 5 day primate safari for bwindi gorillas and kibale chimpanzee trek in uganda combines the Gorilla trek safari in bwindi forests and the kibale chimpanzee trek in the kibale forests of uganda available throughout the year.
Day 1: Depart for Kibale forests park.
At around 7:30 am, we depart kampala or entebbe and head west wards of uganda to kibale forests park, a drive of about 6-7 hours. You will probably have a lunch break in fort portal town and proceed and check into the lodge for rest and over night.
Accommodation : Isunga Lodge, primate lodge, Kibale forest camp.
Day 2: it is the Chimpanzee Tracking Day.
Have early breakfast and the leave for kibale park at 7am. It’s the chimpanzee tracking day, we will need to be at the kanyanchu visitor center no later than 8:00am for the pre track briefing as more of your guide will arrange all the schedules. Then return to the lodge for lunch and at 2pm, take on a guided Nature walk hike in Bigodi wetlands sanctuary, a unique fascinating place with an expert guide to spot more of the amazing vegetation, trees, flowers, green plants that are so colorful and a perfect place for Birders.
Day 3: Travel day to Bwindi Gorilla Forests.
After big breakfast, we set off for Bwindi impenetrable forest as we drive through the ishasha plains for the tree climbing lions. Here we have a game drive in the best place in Africa to see the tree climbing lions. Have lunch along your way and later on check in into Bwindi park to your lodge.
Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Day
The Big day awaits in the Bwindi forests, for the Gorilla Tracking. You will have to get enough breakfast as you check into the wildlife centre for the pre briefing before 8am. The Gorilla trek can be for 5 plus hours depending on which group you are tracking, as you know gorillas move daily and before you even go on the trek, they are moving. After tracking, you have choices of either a Nature walk or proceed to lake bunyonyi for the exploration and relaxation with more optional activities.
Day 5: Travel day to kampala or Entebbe.
Here have breakfast and return to kampala including the break points of lunch and the stop to visit the Equator.
The 5 Day Primate Safari Things inclusive;
- Lodging
- Meals
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
- Transportation in 4wd vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Park rangers
- Water in the van
Not inclusive; visas, insurance, other drinks,