This gorilla & chimpanzee tracking trip is an unforgettable experience of meeting two of our closest animal cousins in the natural habitat.
Getting to see gorillas and chimps in the wild is very moving as you get to personally notice and witness all the little quirks and mannerisms of each individual.
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 Kalinzu, 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.
Our driver/guide will be waiting at Entebbe International Airport to pick you up and then transfer you to your accommodation for the night.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guesthouse
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You will embark on a drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The 9-hour journey will take you through the Ugandan countryside with farms, small towns, plantations, and interesting landscapes on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
There are plenty of interesting stopovers along the way including lunch in Mbarara. You will reach your lodge in the evening.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas.
For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots.
Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.
After gorilla tracking, your driver/guide will drive you to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and if lucky you will spot the tree-climbing Lions
Accommodation: The Bush Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After early morning breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you to Kalinzu Forest to enjoy a guided primate walk in search of chimpanzees. You might 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 souvenir shopping at the equator.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
1 PAX | 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 6 PAX |
2520 | 1840 | 1540 | 1440 |
Note: A 30% booking is due upon booking, with the balance cleared 1 month before the trip starts.
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