Embark on a thrilling 3-day gorilla trekking tour in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest National Park. Get up close and personal with the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Book now!
Kibale Forest National Park - Chimpanzee Tracking Experience
Entebbe - After enjoying a morning cup of coffee, you will be transferred to the Airport in Entebbe, where you will board a flight to Kasese airstrip, located near Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival at Kasese airstrip, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation in Kibale.
Kibale Forest National Park - Once you’ve settled in and had lunch, it’s time for the highlight of the day: chimpanzee trekking. You will head to the park headquarters, where you will be assigned an experienced ranger guide. Together with your guide, you will embark on a thrilling trek into the forest in search of chimpanzees.
Kibale Forest National Park - After an exciting trek, during which you may encounter other primates and forest dwellers, you will return to your accommodation to relax and recount the day’s adventures.
Depart Kibale Forest for Bwindi Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After a hearty breakfast, we will begin our journey to Bwindi Forest National Park. Our route will take us through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known as Ishasha, famous for its tree climbing lions.
As we traverse this picturesque landscape, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for these elusive felines and other wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, leopards, and hyenas.
Our safari through Ishasha offers a unique opportunity to observe these remarkable lions as they lounge lazily in the branches of fig trees, a behavior not commonly seen in other lion populations.
En route, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant or lodge, enjoying a break before continuing your journey.
Resume your drive to Bwindi Forest National Park, home to the famous mountain gorillas.
Upon arrival at Bwindi Forest National Park, you will check into your accommodation located inside the forest.
Bwindi Forest National Park - Gorilla Trekking Experience
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After a nourishing breakfast, we’ll gather at the park headquarters promptly at 7:30 am, where we’ll meet with our ranger guides and receive a comprehensive briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette and safety protocols. Following the briefing, we’ll be divided into small groups, each assigned to a specific gorilla family to track.
The duration of the trek can vary widely, ranging from 2 to 7 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family and their movements on that particular day.
After spending an unforgettable hour in the presence of these gentle giants, we’ll bid farewell to the gorillas and begin our trek back to the park headquarters.
Flight from Bwindi Forest to Entebbe
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - After a fulfilling breakfast, we bid farewell to the captivating beauty of Bwindi Forest and embark on the next leg of our journey.
Your driver-guide will ensure that you reach the nearby airstrip in a timely manner to catch your flight to Entebbe International Airport. Here, depending on the timing of your departure flight, you may opt to wait at the airport or check in at a nearby hotel in Entebbe for a day room.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
This 4-day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Fly-in Safari Tour is a short yet comprehensive journey that focuses on Uganda’s two major primates. It’s an ideal choice for those with limited time who have a deep interest in seeing gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats.
This tour offers an immersive experience with Uganda’s iconic primates, making it perfect for wildlife enthusiasts with a passion for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
