5 Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari Tour in Uganda is good for those who want to see the world’s great primates in the names of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. This trip takes you to the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Rushaga region for gorilla tracking and then to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking. Enquire Now
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the best park in the whole world offering gorilla trekking activity, you will have an opportunity to spend one hour with mountain gorillas. From Bwindi National Park, you will drive to Kibale National Park to see chimpanzees.
Summary of our 5 Day Gorilla and Chimp trekking safari
Day 01: Our 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari starts from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 02: Spend 1 hour with gorillas during your gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 03: Drive back to Kibale Forest National Park for overnight.
Day 04: Chimp trekking in Kibale National Park
Day 05: Drive back to Entebbe International Airport marking and this marks the end of your 5 Day Gorilla and chimp trekking safari
Things To Consider
-4 days accommodation is Inclusive
-Tour Can Depart any day
-Tour can be customized
-Private tour
-Age Limit: 15 years and above
Tour Summary
You’ll go to Uganda
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
You’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale Forest National Park
Activities: Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking
Getting around: in 4×4 tourist vehicle
A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost
DAY 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
You will be picked by mond safaris driver guide to start your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Our safaris normally start very early in the morning with stops at the Equator crossing for photography and a lunch break in Mbarara town.
You will then proceed to the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park because this is where gorilla trekking is currently taking place. This journey is very scenic as you have an opportunity to see the Kigezi rolling hills and valleys as you travel to Kisoro or southern part if Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will arrive late afternoon for Dinner and Overnight.
Drive time: 8-9 hours
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight Lodge: Rushaga gorilla lodge
DAY 2: Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will wake up early in the morning and head to the park headquarters to join other clients for briefing about dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas on your trekking. After briefing, you will start your trek into the forest guided by guides. During your trek, you may encounter several birds, other animals and primates in the forest and once you have found the gorillas you will spend one hour with them and return back to the Lodge for overnight. You will have an opportunity to listen and observer researchers doing their work .
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Overnight Lodge: Rushaga gorilla lodge
DAY 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
You will drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National park to Kibale Forest National Park on this third day of your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari. You will arrive late afternoon for Dinner and overnight since lunch will be served en route.
Drivetime: Approximately 6-7 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Turaco Treetops
DAY 4: Chimp trekking in Kibale National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park for briefing about the dos and don’ts while with a community or party of chimpanzees. After briefing, you will start your trek into the forest with chances of seeing other 11 primates in the forest. You will spend the one hour in the forest with guides for observation and photography. Return to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Turaco Treetops
DAY 5: End of your 5 day gorilla and chimp trekking safari
After breakfast and depending on your departure flight details, you will drive 5-6 hours to Kampala/Entebbe marking the end of your 5 Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari Tour in Uganda
Price Includes
- Airport transfers on first and last day,
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English speaking driver guide
- Fuel for the whole trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
- Gorilla permit at USD 700.00 per person per trek
- Chimp permit at USD 200.00 per person per trek
Price Excludes
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa (USD50 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
- Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry