5-Day Gorillas, Wildlife, and Chimpanzee Tracking Uganda

Pick up from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 1Pick up from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Pick up from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Our driver-guide will meet and pick you up from your hotel in Kigali. The drive will take about 4 -5 hours. You'll have lunch in Kabale/Kisoro Town depending on the border point used, and continue to Bwindi. You’ll check in at the lodge and have an evening of relaxation at the lodge. 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: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Today, you'll enjoy gorilla tracking in Bwindi. After breakfast, you will proceed for the morning briefing before the highlights of the trip gorilla trekking, which may last the entire day. You will trek the gorillas through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, with the accompaniment of a guide and trackers. You’ll do this in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long. However, when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, you will quickly forget any discomfort. When you see the gorillas, you will be within 7-8 meters of them. You’ll sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes. Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It isn’t easy to foresee how many hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 to 8 hours. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 3Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park You'll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will take about 2-3hours. You'll pass through the Ishasha sector, where you may spot tree-climbing lions, a rare habit among the lions. Lions in that sector climb trees to spot prey from a distance or hide from the scorching sun. After that, you'll embark on an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. You'll see many animals cooling off and quenching their thirst on the river shores. These include elephants, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, antelopes, and many others. You may also spot predators like crocodiles, lions waiting to feast on the thirsty prey. You'll then return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, and overnight. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) 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 ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Day 4Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge After breakfast, you'll drive to Kyambura Gorge at 8.00 am for a briefing on the rules for tracking the chimpanzees. The gorge is known as "Valley of Apes" due to being home to several primates, which include chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, and many others. The trek takes 2-3 hours, and it will provide you with the opportunity to also see a variety of other primates and animals, as well as birds. You will return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight. Main Destination: Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Accommodation: Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kigali

Day 5Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kigali Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kigali After your morning breakfast, you will pack your bags and enter the vehicle. You'll then drive to Kigali City, having lunch en route. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will drop you foo, say goodbye, and this will mark the end of the 5-Day Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee tour. 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: 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 Safari Vacations and Travel Services, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact or