4 Days Chimpanzee Gorilla Trekking Safari
This 4 days Chimpanzee Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you exploring the Kibale Forest National Park, “the primate capital of the world”, to trek the wild but habituated chimpanzees and then to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the home of the more than half the population of the World’s remaining wild Mountain Gorillas, which that share more than 98% of their genes with humans.
4 Days Chimpanzee Gorilla Trekking Safari
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Day 1: Travelling to Kibale Forest National Park, nature walk/sightseeing
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and nature walk in Bigodi swamp and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Batwa cultural experience
Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe
4 Days Chimpanzee Gorilla Trekking Safari Detials
Day 1: Journey to Kibale Forest National Park
Upon arrival in Uganda, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your dedicated Gorillas and Chimps Trekking Safari guide, who will accompany you on a scenic drive westward to Fort Portal—a picturesque town at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. The drive takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, offering beautiful views of Uganda’s rolling hills and rural landscapes.
Enjoy a delicious lunch in Fort Portal, then continue to Kibale Forest National Park, home to some of Africa’s most dense and diverse primate populations.
Later in the afternoon, take a guided walk through the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary—a community-managed reserve renowned for its rich biodiversity and excellent primate viewing. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of wildlife including blue monkeys, olive baboons, bushbucks, otters, mongooses, bush pigs, and over 200 species of birds, such as the striking great blue turaco.
In the evening, enjoy a relaxing dinner and overnight stay at your selected lodge near Kibale Forest.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before heading to the Kanyanchu Tourist Centre by 8:00 AM for a briefing on the rules and expectations for chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest is famous for having the highest concentration of primates in East Africa, making it one of the best places in the world to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
The chimpanzee trek typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours, and along the way, you’ll have the chance to encounter a wide range of wildlife, including red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, forest birds, and possibly forest elephants.
After this unforgettable experience, return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch before beginning your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The drive offers stunning scenery and rural village views as you make your way south, arriving in the late afternoon.
Conclude the day with dinner and overnight accommodation at your reserved lodge nestled near the misty rainforest of Bwindi
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today marks the highlight of your safari—an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the park headquarters, where you’ll receive a detailed briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority on trekking protocols and gorilla conservation guidelines.
Accompanied by professional guides and trackers, you’ll set off into the dense rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can be physically demanding, with steep, muddy terrain and changing weather conditions. Depending on the gorillas’ movements, the trek may last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours.
Once the gorillas are located, you’ll spend a magical hour quietly observing them in their natural habitat. Watch as they feed, groom, play, and interact—an awe-inspiring experience that brings you face-to-face with one of the world’s most endangered and majestic creatures. Standing just meters from a silverback and his family is a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Please note that, for conservation purposes, time with the gorillas is strictly limited to one hour. Your ranger will provide clear instructions to ensure a safe and respectful encounter for both you and the gorillas.
After the trek, return to your lodge to rest, reflect, and enjoy a hearty dinner followed by an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
Fly Back to Entebbe, Day 4
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your chartered flight to Entebbe International Airport. From there, connect to your international departure flight or proceed to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, depending on your onward travel plans.
End of the Gorillas and Chimps Trekking Safari
4 Days Chimpanzee Gorilla Trekking Safari Includes and Excludes
Includes.
- Full board accommodation as per the itinerary
- 4WD open-roof safari vehicle
- Bottled drinking water
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Game drives
- Boat trips
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Services of an English Speaking Driver/guide.
- Community visit fees
- Guided nature walks
- Return airport transfers.
Excludes;
- Other drinks apart from bottled water
- Laundry
- Tips to local guides
- Telephone expenses
- Porter fees while trekking Gorillas and chimpanzees
- Personal Insurance
- Uganda Tourist Visa