Gorilla & Chimp Tracking Safari - 4 Days
This gorilla & chimpanzee tracking trip is an unforgettable experience of meeting two of our closest animal cousins in the natural habitat.
In Bwindi, you will have your encounter with the mountain gorillas where you get to look into the red eyes of a silverback. And in Kalizu, you will meet the chimps and closely watch them freely go about their day.
Besides the primates, you will experience Ugandan culture and directly learn about it in the various places you will pass.
This safari is ideal for someone whose schedule is tight but they have always wanted to personally experience the presence of gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild.
Take a look at the detailed itinerary to get a better idea of how a trip like this would flow for you. Keep in mind, our trips are customizable and our team will gladly personalize them to match your specific needs.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival and transfer to Kampala.Pass By: Entebbe International Airport, Kampala Road, Entebbe, Uganda
Our driver/guide will be waiting to welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe International Airport when you arrive. This will be followed by a transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for your accommodation.
Your guide will brief you about the Uganda Wildlife Safari to make sure you are fully prepared to embark on your journey of experiences that starts the following morning.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Depending on your time of arrival, we organize additional meals at your accommodation facility
Accommodation included: Papyrus Guest House Entebbe
Day 2: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkStop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
Early morning, our driver/guide picking you up from your residence/hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Our driver/guide will then drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Masaka and Mbarara towns.
You shall make a brief stopover at the Uganda Equator line for some snacks and photography before continuing to Mbarara town for lunch. After lunch, you will continue your journey to Bwindi. While on this journey, you will enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery ranging from plantations, hills all the way to the impenetrable forest.
You will reach your accommodation in the evening. If you make it early enough, you will have some time to explore the community and then return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Haven Lodge Buhoma
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable ForestStop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
It is gorilla tracking day! Prepare yourself to encounter one of Bwindi’s gentle giants in the forest.
You will wake up early to have breakfast and be at the park offices at 7:30 am. You will be briefed by the park rangers on all the procedures before you can start your trek.
In groups of 8 along with the rangers, you will go into the forest in search of the mountain gorillas that call this dense rainforest home. Whereas the gorilla tracking can be quite challenging, meeting the gorillas will make all that sweat certainly worth it.
Upon finding the mountain gorillas, you will spend one (1) hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point by the park ranger.
After gorilla tracking, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. If lucky, you will spot the tree climbing Lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You will then continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 9 hours
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Accommodation included: Bush Lodge
Day 4: Chimp tracking in Kalinzu forest reserveStop At: Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Bushenyi Uganda
After early morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to Kalinzu Forest to enjoy a guided primate walk in search of chimpanzees. You will encounter some of the different species of primates that call the area home. These include the colobus monkey, the olive baboon, and the red-tailed monkey.
Your guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates but on all the forest fauna and flora.
After this exhilarating experience, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport) with a stopover in Mbarara City for lunch and at the equator for souvenir shopping.
Duration: 8 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 4 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up from any location around Kampala or Entebbe
Airports- Entebbe Airport, Entebbe Uganda
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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