This 4 day safari takes to the Impenetrable forests of Bwindi that inhabit the endangered Mountain Gorilla and to Kibale Forest National Park that is famed to have the highest concentration of primates in East Africa.
Tracking these close cousins of man may be strenuous but after encountering them it is not only memorable but also rewarding
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Entebbe in time to catch your flight back Home
Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
After an early breakfast, you will be picked from your Hotel by one of our experienced Tour driver/ guides, who will transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will make a stopover at the equator. While here you will stand in both the southern and Northern hemispheres at the same time. After taking Photographs continue to Bwindi with a lunch break in Mbarara.
Dinner and overnight at:
Luxury: Mahogany springs / Buhoma Lodge
Mid- range: Bakiga lodge/ Gorilla Mist Lodge
Budget: Buhoma community rest camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Have an early morning breakfast, and after proceed to the park headquarters to have a briefing about the dos and don’ts about Gorilla trekking. The rangers will then accompany you to the rainforest to start your search for the gentle giants. This walk can sometimes be tough but when you encounter the gentle giants it will be a memorable and a rewarding experience.
Trekkers are always advised to carry their rain coats and boots because the weather there is always unpredictable. There are also some potters who always help with the carrying of the luggage on behalf of the visitors but at a small cost. On sighting the gorillas, the rangers will guide you on how to handle them, especially by giving them a 6 meter distance as you enjoy them play around. It’s always not easy to predict how long gorilla tracking will take and this also depends on the location of some families since some of them are far from the park headquarters.
However, it always takes 2 to 8 hours to come into contact with them and the rangers will always be there to guide you. Trackers are also advisable to be physically fit before going for tracking. After your trek, return to the lodge for your lunch and in the afternoon, you may opt to visit the Batwa community to enjoy some cultural performances before retiring at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at:
Luxury: Mahogany springs / Buhoma Lodge
Mid- range: Bakiga lodge/ Gorilla Mist Lodge
Budget: Buhoma community rest camp
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park via the Ishasha Sector that is famed for its tree climbing lions. You will go through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you may spot elephants, The Uganda Kob, Warthogs among others. The scenery En route is breathtaking as you follow the snow capped ranges of Mountain Rwenzori
Wake up to an early breakfast and report to the park headquarters for briefing followed by Chimpanzee tracking. Enter the forest in search of the exuberant chimp families in the Kibale forest. Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, is a thrilling experience. Though they can be difficult to spot, you will be in no doubt of their presence as the forest is alive with their noisy calls
Later transfer back to Entebbe in time to catch your flight back home
