3-Day Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimp Trek

Drive from Kigali to Bwindi NP Uganda

Day 1Drive from Kigali to Bwindi NP Uganda Drive from Kigali to Bwindi NP Uganda Breakfast drive to the northern Rwanda for a visit of the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, head to the view point where you will be able to see the two lakes and the entire beautiful scenery of the Five Volcanic Mountains stretching all the way to Congo DRC borders. The three Countries: - Rwanda, Uganda and Congo DRC meet at the tip of the Sabyinyo peak. Take nice" photos and continue on to Cyanika border and cross over to Uganda. Drive through Kisoro town and head to Bwindi for dinner and overnight at. 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 RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Kibale NP

Day 2Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Kibale NP Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Kibale NP The day begins early inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP, where mist drifts through ancient forest canopies. After an early breakfast, you head to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing. Rangers outline trekking rules, safety guidance, and conservation principles. Gorilla trekking delivers one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife encounters. The walk varies in length, depending on the gorilla family’s location. Dense vegetation, vines, and uneven terrain make the journey adventurous and rewarding. When the gorillas appear, time slows. Watching a silverback lead his family or young ones play among the leaves creates a deeply personal connection to the wild. You spend an hour observing them, After the trek, we transfer to Kibale NP, the primate capital of East Africa. The scenic passes through rolling hills, tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural communities. You arrive in Kibale in the evening, just in time to settle into your lodge and enjoy dinner. 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 Cheet

Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kigali

Day 3Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kigali Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kigali You will, after breakfast, head to Kibale Forest to view the primates. The activity begins at 8.00am with a briefing of the rule for trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest. The exercise takes half a day and along the way you will see other primates such as Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Phoestes, Red-Colobus and the Blue tailed and the Red-tailed monkeys swinging in the branches of this thick forest. Your guide will give you informative briefings on the lifestyles of the primates you will be coming across and, on the plants, as well as on the insects and butterflies in this forest to ensure that the trek is not only enjoyable but informative as well. You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will set off for Kampala arriving late in the afternoon. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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: