Travel to Kibale Forest National Park
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary - You will be met by our trusted Gorillas and Chimps Trekking Safari guide that will drive you and your party westwards to Fort Portal town. The drive will take about 4 -5 hours. Have lunch in Fort Portal and continue to Kibale. In the afternoon we visit a nearby forest swamp that is excellent for viewing primates and other forest animals. At the eastern edge of Kibale forest is bigodi wetland sanctuary which is maintained by the local community. You will expect birds like the great blue turaco, blue monkeys baboons otters mongoose, bushbucks, bush pigs and among others. For bird watching enthusiasts, check out this article Birding and birding sites in Uganda
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Nation Park
Kibale National Park - After a big Gorillas and Chimps Trekking Safari breakfast, report at the Kanyanchu Tourist Centre (Park Headquarters) at 08.00 am for a briefing on the rules for tracking the chimpanzees. Kibale Forest National Park has the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee known to be a delightful ape. The trek takes 2-3 hours and it will provide you with the opportunity to also see a variety of other primates & animals as well as birds. You will return to the lodge for lunch and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park arriving late in the afternoon.
Gorilla trekking (Bwindi impenetrable NP), Tracking the mountain Gorillas.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Today enjoy gorilla tracking in Bwindi. After breakfast, proceed for the morning briefing before the highlighting of the trip. Gorilla trekking, which may last the entire day.
We trek the gorillas through the rain forest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and trackers ,in search of a mountain gorilla family, the walking can sometimes be tough and long ,but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten.
Transfer to Kampala
Entebbe - You will have breakfast and drive to Kampala arriving in time for a transfer to the airport for your departure flight or for dinner and overnight at the hotel of your booking.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
This expedition invites you to traverse the jungle of Kibale Forest National Park, famously termed the “primate capital of the world”, as you follow the trail of the wild yet accustomed chimpanzees. The journey further extends to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, habitat of more than half of the remaining 1004 Mountain Gorillas in the world. Here, you will encounter the peaceful gorillas that share above 90% of their genetic make-up with humans.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
