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This 5day Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee itinerary gives you an opportunity to experience the best of Ugandan National parks without breaking the bank.

Bwindi National Park: It is a national park in south western Uganda. It covers an area of about 321KM squared and consists of both lowland and montane forest. Its only accessible on foot. The forest is a home to 120 species of mammals, 350 species of birds and 310 species of butterflies.
It is most notable for the 400 Bwindi gorillas, half of the world’s population of the endangered mountain gorillas. Fourteen mountain gorilla groups live in four different sectors of Buhoma, Ruhijja, Rushaga and the Nkuringo in the districts of Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro respectively.

Kibale National Park: its located in Western Uganda and covers an area of about 766KM squared. It is an important ecotourism and safari destination, well-known for its population of habituated chimpanzees and twelve other species of primates.

Highlight:
1. Chimpanzee Trekking & Nature Walk in Bigodi Swamp.
2. Gorilla Trekking & village walk.

Pricing

From USD2880 Per Person Sharing - Minimum 6pax
Transport in our safari vehicles.
Accommodation (mid range hotels) - 4nights.
All meals.
Gorilla permit.
Services of a professional driver guide.
Drinking water.
All park entry fees.

Visas.
All international air tickets.
Travel insurance.
Tips and gratuities to staff (Tipping guideline USD10 per person per day).
Valid passport.
Personal effects.
Medication (if any).
A digital camera and it's charging cables.
Pocket money - for your drinks.
Warm clothing for the night.
Last but not least, an adventurous spirit.

Itinerary

DAY 1: KAMPALA/ENTEBBE - KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

Meet and greet with our safari representative at the pick up point and thereafter, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park. It's a long drive of approximately 5-6hrs and you will have an opportunity to explore the beautiful country side of Uganda. Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Turaco Treetops Lodge.

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DAY 2: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING & WETLAND WALK

Rise up for breakfast and thereafter, your driver guide will transfer (i.e with lunch box) you to the park headquarter for Chimpanzee trekking briefing. After briefing, start the Trek in the rain forest in search of the habituated chimpanzee family. You will be allowed to spend with the family 1hr in their natural habitat as you take pictures and study their behaviours.

Aside from the chimpanzees expect to see the following Grey cheeked Mangabey's, Baboons, monkeys and different species of birds.

If time permits proceed for a nature walk safari to Bigodi Swamp. The swamp is a home to over 200 species of birds, various primates and mammals.

Dinner and overnight at Turaco Treetops lodge.

Uganda Birding Safari (9 days)
DAY 3: KIBALE - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, check out and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. The drive will take approximately 6-7hrs. Arrive late afternoon for lunch and check-in. Spend your afternoon relaxing and enjoying nature around the camp. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge/Four Gorillas Lodge.

 

 

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DAY 4: GORILLA TREKKING & VILLAGE WALK

Wake up early for breakfast and thereafter, depart for the Gorilla Trek briefing at the park visitors centre.  Here, the game rangers will assign you a gorilla family which you will track. Please ensure you carry your lunch box and enough drinking water for the day.  The trek is expected to last between 2 - 7hrs. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge/Four Gorillas Lodge.

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DAY 5: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE - ENTEBBE AIRPORT/KAMPALA

This being our last day of the trip, we rise up early for a steaming cup of Ugandan coffee/tea and thereafter, depart for Kampala/Entebbe Airport. Arrival is expected just before dark.

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