5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari

5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari

Experience the best of Uganda’s primates on this 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari, combining chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Safari At a Glance

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights Destination: Kibale Forest & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start: Entebbe / Kampala End: Entebbe / Kampala
Accommodation: Mid-range / Budget Minimum Age: 15 Years
Safari Type: Primates Safari Availability: All Year Round

Safari Overview

The 5 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Chimpanzee Safari is one of Uganda’s most rewarding primate adventures. It combines chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world, with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

This safari offers an incredible opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat and later come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas deep in the rainforest. It is a perfect combination for wildlife lovers seeking a deeper primate experience in Uganda.

Safari Highlights

  • Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
  • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Visit
  • Scenic Drives Through Western Uganda
  • Professional Driver Guide
  • Two Major Primate Encounters in One Trip
  • Budget / Mid-range Accommodation

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Your SAMEL TOURS AND TRAVEL driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe or Kampala and begin the journey to western Uganda. Enjoy scenic views of tea plantations and crater lakes before arriving at Kibale Forest.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest for a briefing before entering the jungle in search of chimpanzees. Spend time observing them as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, enjoy a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart Kibale and drive through the beautiful landscapes of western Uganda towards Bwindi. Arrive in the evening, check in, and relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, proceed for briefing and enter Bwindi Forest for gorilla trekking. Once you locate a gorilla family, spend one magical hour observing them in the wild.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe with a scenic drive and lunch stop along the way.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Safari Includes

  • Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • Transport in Safari Vehicle
  • Professional Driver Guide
  • 4 Nights Accommodation
  • Meals as Mentioned
  • Park Fees
  • Drinking Water

Safari Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips & Gratuities

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