4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Tracking
Gorillas, Wildlife, and Chimpanzee Tracking is a thrilling wildlife experience that takes you deep into Uganda's lush forests to encounter endangered mountain gorillas and wild chimpanzees in their natural habitats. Along the way, you'll explore rich ecosystems teeming with diverse wildlife, including monkeys, birds, and other forest creatures. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers, this guided experience combines close-up primate encounters with unforgettable jungle treks.
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Pick up at Kigali Airport or downtown Kigali and drive you to Bwindi National Park. The scenic 4-5-hour drive to Uganda will take you through Rwanda’s northern town of Ruhengeri and then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika border post. The trip continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally into Bwindi National Park. Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as canoeing, or visiting the local community.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi National Park
Today is a special day! The gorilla safari Uganda is famous for. You will head to Bwindi National Park/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The presentation will cover the basics of what to expect during the trek, how to approach the animals for both your and their safety. The national park guide will assign all visitors a gorilla family to track and after that, your adventure begins. Depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest, the trek can last from 3 to 8 hours, the average time being between 3 and 5. Venture into the vegetation until you come across these incredible creatures, it is a truly unique experience. After the trek, you will return to the lodge to relax, eat dinner, and enjoy a good night’s sleep.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
We will start the journey in the morning from the Bwindi National Park area and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will take you through the Kabale-Ishaka-Bushenyi Road, with the stunning landscapes of southwestern Uganda and the area tea plantations. On arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga Channel boat trip to enjoy possible sightings of hippos and elephants.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, drive to Kyambura gorge to experience tracking the chimpanzees in their forest home. Kyambura gorge is a haven for chimp trekking in Uganda and visitors have more than a 50% chance of encountering the animals. If you are lucky, on the Kyambura trek, you might encounter one of the 6 different species of primates that call the area home. These include the colobus monkey, the olive baboon, and the red-tailed monkey. After our exhilarating morning of wildlife sightings, it’s time to end the trip, and we will take you to Kigali.
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