5-Day Uganda Gorillas Culture and Wildlife Experiences
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: On this tour, you will have a chance to see wildlife in queen Elizabeth national park, chimp trekking in Kibale Forest, gorillas in Bwindi jungle
Day by Day
Itinerary
Pick up - Transfer to Kibale National Park - visit Bigodi community
Day 1Pick up - Transfer to Kibale National Park - visit Bigodi community Pick up - Transfer to Kibale National Park - visit Bigodi community Today, you will be picked from your hotel or airport by our professional team, drive to Kibale Forest national park. Our guide will take you through this journey viewing various attractions along the way with towns, local people's daily life, farms and scenic beauty of western Uganda. As you approach the forest, visitors are welcomed by crater lakes situated along park and the park with tropical rain forests giving you a cool breath. Upon arrival, relax at the lodge as you prepare to visit the local community near your lodge. Lead by the local guide, walk to Bigodi community, and you will be welcomed by happy faces of the local people who will engage you into their daily activities like waving baskets, cooking and making local beer. 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 incl
Chimpanzee trekking - transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - kazinga channel
Day 2Chimpanzee trekking - transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - kazinga channel Chimpanzee trekking - transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park - kazinga channel On this day, have an early jungle breakfast and head to the information center for a short briefing. With the armed guided rangers, embark on your journey to the forest to track the chimpanzees, you're not just visiting a rainforest, you're stepping into a storybook. Kibale forest thrums with wildlife life, and the air feels electric. It's Africa's primate capital, and with over 1,500 chimpanzees, you're practically guaranteed incredible sightings. Unlike gorillas, chimps are always on a move basically on search for food. You'll hear them hooting, see them feasting, grooming each other they are of energy. Their resemblance to humans will leave you speechless. Later after chimps, transfer to queen Elizabeth national park via the same route viewing beauty after beauty including Rwenzori Mountain ranges as you approach Kasese district, have a stopover at the equator line and witness the 0 degrees latitude, and then proceed to kazinga channel or an evening boat ride for wildlife viewing. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommo
Morning game drive - transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via ishasha sector
Day 3Morning game drive - transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via ishasha sector Morning game drive - transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via ishasha sector On this day, early breakfast checkout and have a million dollar smiles amidst natures splendor in the savannah plains with rewarding wildlife and scenic landscapes of the park and the surroundings. Enjoy nature at your pace, lunch at the lodge as you prepare for an afternoon transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Drive through the rugged terrain, rough road, and tropical rainforest as you head in the mist covered Bwindi impenetrable national park a true UNESCO Heritage treasure. Bwindi is famous for its gorillas, almost half the world's entire population lives here. On a lucky day, you will see them on your walk, it will be a moment you never forget, stay calm and watch their behaviors as they are wild animals. Cross rivers, clamber over damp rocks, feel the ancient energy of this place, its humbling, and it takes you back to the beginnings of humankind. Finally, check in at you're at your lodge and enjoy a breathtaking scenery. 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 R
Gorilla trekking - visit Batwa community - drive to lake Bunyonyi
Day 4Gorilla trekking - visit Batwa community - drive to lake Bunyonyi Gorilla trekking - visit Batwa community - drive to lake Bunyonyi The day is today, wake up early morning for breakfast, have a packed lunch or snack and your drive will drop you at the information center for a briefing and join other trekkers in a gorilla family. You will be handed walking sticks and incase of any assistances needed, the porters are always available for hire at a small fee of $20, they help in carrying the bags and lay a hand in steep slopes. Guided by expert trackers and armed rangers, you will vanish into the jungle. The trek could take 2-7 hours, but when you finally see gorillas, lock eyes with a mountain gorilla, watching a family play and groom each other; this is a moment that will change your life, have 1 hour watching them in their natural habitat and create memories. Visit the ancient Batwa people also known as forest people, sing and dance their tunes and participate in their local activities and listen to their survival stories while in the forest. Later drive to bunyonyi for another thrilling encounter. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Accommodation: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Island tour - transfer back to entebbe or kigali
Day 5Island tour - transfer back to entebbe or kigali Island tour - transfer back to entebbe or kigali Early morning after breakfast, experience unforgettable canoe ride to some specific historical islands on lake Bunyonyi for example Akampene[ punishment island] a traditional island where pregnant unmarried girls were left to die, Bwama[leper’s] Island, bushera island well known for local brewery and many more. Later after this thrilling adventure, drive back to Entebbe or Kigali for the next adventure. END. Main Destination: Entebbe (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals 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 Wild Compass Africa, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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As a solo female traveler, I felt completely comfortable traveling with Jaz. He’s incredibly entertaining, funny, and open-minded - and he always made sure I was having a good time. Unfortunately, I came down with food poisoning at one...
Our trip with Jaz was great. He is polite and friendly. He knows a lot of things about animal and widlife in general. We spent great time togheter. Finally he is a great photographer and he taught me how to use my camera. We will choose him...
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