5-Night Chimp & Gorilla Trekking Safari
“A safari focused on viewing both Chimpanzee’s & Gorillas!”
“A safari focused on viewing both Chimpanzee’s & Gorillas!”
This 5-night driving tour introduces you to the scenery of the Ugandan landscape, the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, the chimpanzee of Kibale National Park; and the local cultures in the Pearl of Africa.
This safari combines both tracking Chimpanzees and a Gorilla trek in one! Find Chimps in Kibale then trek for the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi! This safari being short and containing experiences with both great apes, it combines well with a safari of similar duration in Tanzania or Kenya giving you the ultimate East Africa Safari.
This 5-night Chimp and Gorilla safari starts with a comfortable night in Entebbe to relax and prepare for the coming days. It then heads by vehicle to Crater Safari Lodge, near Kibale forest where you will embark on a Chimpanzee tracking exercise and also other primate activities. From there heading down to Gorilla Safari Lodge on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Embark on a Gorilla trekking experience with a group of habituated Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.
This package includes: flight from Kisoro to Entebbe, road transfers, bed & breakfast in Entebbe and accommodation, all meals, one gorilla trekking permit (USD$700) and a Chimpanzee tracking permit (USD$200), local soft & alcoholic drinks and laundry at Gorilla Safari Lodge & Crater Safari Lodge.
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by your hotel transfer company. enjoy a well-deserved drink and dinner in the comfort of the hotel bar and restaurant area.
4 -5 hour road transfer to Crater Safari Lodge Your driver will collect you from your hotel in Entebbe.
Meander your way past hilly tea plantations, muddy roads fringed by banana trees, coffee plantations and carpets of lush greenery smothering vast tropical landscapes. Dotted across the region you’ll stumble across small villages, reed huts and friendly locals.
Expect awe-inspiring views of misty horizons hovering over pristine crater lakes as you head up into the hills. Your driver will stop en-route so that you can take in the views. Feel free to ask him questions about the area.
Uganda certainly lives up to its reputation as being the “pearl of Africa” and this short drive introduces you to the remote, untouched beauty of this country.
After an eye-opening journey into paradise you will arrive at Crater Safari lodge. Settle in, enjoy lunch and take in the atmosphere before heading out on your afternoon activity.
The surrounding area is home to 9 crater lakes and abundant tea and
coffee plantations. The famous Kibale national Forest is home to gangs
of chimpanzee, and the neighbouring Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is home to abundant birdlife and primates. The “top of the World” viewpoint hike offers breathtaking views of the 9 crater lakes as well as Uganda’s landscape.
Today is the day you will enjoy tracking and observing chimpanzee in the wild! You will need to pre-arrange your trekking time.
There are two slots – morning and afternoon.
Your driver will collect you from your hotel. there will be a packed breakfast from your hotel.
You will enjoy an 8 – 10 hour adventurous road transfer through Uganda where you will end up at gorilla Safari lodge, located on the edge of the verdant Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park. The journey time is dependent on how often you stop during your time on the road. Your driver will always stop upon request, and let you know the various stopping points en-route.
Meander your way past hilly tea plantations, muddy roads fringed by banana trees, coffee plantations and carpets of lush greenery smothering vast tropical landscapes. Dotted across the region you’ll stumble across small villages, reed huts and friendly locals. Expect awe-inspiring views of misty horizons hovering over pristine crater lakes as you head up into the hills. Your driver will stop en-route so that you can take in the views. Feel free to ask him questions about the area.
Uganda certainly lives up to its reputation as being the “pearl of Africa” and this drive introduces you to the remote, untouched beauty of this country. After an eye-opening journey into paradise, you will find yourself at the jungle-style entrance of Gorilla Safari lodge – a warm and welcoming haven on the fringe of the jungle forest.
Today is the day you will enjoy a gorilla trekking experience. You can choose the degree of difficulty when it comes to trekking. You will need to pre-arrange your trekking time.
Enjoy a 2 – 3 hour adventurous road transfer from Gorilla Safari lodge to Kisoro airport. This will be an extremely early morning departure, which means there will be a packed breakfast for the road. You will fly in a small plane over scenic Uganda and take in the aerial views of Lake Victoria and the spectacular hilly landscapes below. This is one of Africa’s most scenic flights.
The duration of the flight is approx. 1hr 15mins and takes place in a Cessna grand Caravan.
You will arrive in Entebbe before midday, in time to connect with your international flight. If your homeward bound flight departs the following day, you will overnight in Entebbe. Catch up on your sleep and relax before the long homeward bound journey.
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