5-Day Gorillas and Chimps Trekking

Day 1:  Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park for Chimps

You will arrive at Entebbe Airport and depart to the home of chimpanzees in Kibale National Park—the primate capital of East Africa. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking. On this journey, you’ll have stunning views as you pass small villages, local markets and several birdlife. This is a day’s trip with packed lunch or in a town en route.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale National Park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forest across streams of water. You may also have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black and white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed. After lunch, visit Bigodi Village and Swamp known for its rich diversity of birds and primates depending on the availability of time.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today we’ll start the journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi. This fulfilling journey takes us through the Kigezi highlands with great scenery of terraced hills. Lunch will be along the way or at the lodge depending on the time of arrival. Your lodge in or adjacent to the impenetrable forest will offer you great rest as you prepare for the next day’s trek.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation : Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience

The highlight of your safari will be meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park! Enjoy the fullness of the impenetrable forest abounding with life, host to several species of birds, butterflies, primates, and mammals. Eventually, with the help of your guide who is also a park ranger, you will find yourself face to face with the enormous and rare mountain gorillas. The trekking experience takes anything from one hour (rarely) to about 8 hours to accomplish. However, you only have one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment. Suggested activities for those not interested in gorilla tracking are a community village walk or a short guided forest walk.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe

After an early morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport out later in the evening. You’ll have lunch in the city or the Equator depending on your arrival time and proceed to Entebbe International Airport. This day is reserved for evening flights through Entebbe International Airport or a post-night to be organized in either Kampala or Entebbe. If you request a post-night, please let us know in advance.