5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari

Pickup and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 1Pickup and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park Pickup and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park You'll be picked up from either your hotel or airport and be ready for a 9 hours drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch along the way. On arrival, late dinner will be served at the lodge, with its scenic view of the forest, of Kibale National Park. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Day 2Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk Have an early morning breakfast before departing to the park headquarters where you will be given a safety and tracking briefing. You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your chimpanzee trek in the forest. After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to Isunga Lodge for lunch. Take an afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi Swamp sanctuary to see some birds and other primates. Main Destination: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP) Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Have an early breakfast prior to departing for Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park and watch out for the eye-catching big game on the way like elephants, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs and other wildlife. In the afternoon, relax while having lunch in Kihihi town or take a walk to the bustling market of Kihihi. Continue to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) +41 Photos +40 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake bunyonyi

Day 4Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake bunyonyi Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake bunyonyi After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start gorilla trekking. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more to find the mountain gorillas as you hike up and down the slopes with dense mist-covered vegetation. Hence you will have a packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures-the mountain gorillas. Upon reaching them, you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. You will later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, for the optional activities like canoeing, boat ride, and community visits. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Itambira Island Resort Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kampala/Kigali or Entebbe

Day 5Transfer to Kampala/Kigali or Entebbe Transfer to Kampala/Kigali or Entebbe After breakfast, start on the long drive back to Entebbe/Kampala with the memory of the great rare mountain apes. Have lunch en route with a stopover at the equator line for experimentation. Arrive late in the evening to be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport at approximately 6 pm to check in for your air transfer back home. Say farewell to the Pearl of Africa! Main Destination: Kampala (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Dav Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised ra