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5 Days Gorilla and wildlife Uganda Safari

santetours — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:21:34 +0000

5 Days Gorilla and wildlife Uganda Safari:

5 Days Gorilla and wildlife Uganda Safari

The 5 days Gorilla and Wildlife Uganda Safari features a visit to Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a prime destination for gorilla trekking and habituation in Uganda thus a renowned haven for the endangered primates holding over half of the world’s primate’s population within its boundaries and a safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park the second largest national Park in Uganda with wildlife sights during game drives and a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.

Detailed travel Package

Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe International Airport/Kampala and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Our tour guide/driver will brief you about the tour and pick you up from your hotel/Entebbe Airport and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park, prime destination for Gorilla trekking through the breath-taking scenery western region of Uganda taking about 7 to 8 hours’ drive from Kampala with a first stop-over at the Equator along Kampala-Masaka highway for beautiful pictures and after embark on the journey to Bwindi through Masaka-Mbarara with a second in Mbarara for Lunch and relaxation then proceed. Upon arrival in Kisoro District where the park is situated, finish with the necessary park entrance clearances, check-in at the Lodge for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.

Day 2: Early morning Gorilla Trekking and afternoon Nature walk in Bwindi.

Early morning after breakfast at the lodge, you will be picked up by our tour guide in 4by4 vehicle and head out to the park headquarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts upon gorilla trekking that usually starts around 7am Uganda’s time within any of Bwindi’s four sectors that’s Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. After briefing at the park headquarters, you will be assigned a park ranger leading you to a gorilla family in the jungle. Gorilla trekking usually takes about 50 minutes to half day depending on the viability of your assigned gorilla family of which upon sighting the gorilla family, you will be allowed not more than one hour of close encounter with the mountain gorillas for up close interaction and photo taking. After you will return back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later in the afternoon, head out for nature walks within the communities through the exciting hiking trails in Buhoma sector.

Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector

Get up in the morning, have breakfast at the lodge, check out and embark on a journey which is approximately 180km in about 3 to 4 hours’ drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park from Bwindi via Ishasha region where you may be lucky to spot tree climbing lions. Upon arrival at the park, we will proceed with the necessary park clearances, check in at lodge. Dinner and overnight stays at the lodge.

Day 4: Early morning Game Drive and afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Considering an early morning game drive after breakfast at the lodge for beautiful sights of wildlife especially wild animals that usually do morning hunts before they hide such as spotted Hyenas, lions, leopards as well as African Elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs among more. The Game drive usually lasts between 2 to 4 hours then you can head back for lunch and brief relaxation at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, you will head out for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, which is an interconnection waterway between Lake Edward and Lake George offering a scenic beauty and an ultimate wildlife exploration. The Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel usually lasts for 2 hours of water ride on the channel with sights of rich wildlife such as numerous Elephants that are normally seen grazing, drinking and swimming near the channel shores, large numbers of Hippos that reside in the water, baby crocodiles, buffaloes among more. After a boat cruise, return to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight stays at the Lodge.

Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport for flights back home.

On the last day, you will exit Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast at the lodge and embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport with lunch-stop on the way.

Trip inclusive:

Park Entrances and Activities in the travel plan
Accommodations based on full board
Gorilla Trekking Permits i.e., should be booked in advance
Transportation to and from the parks, pick-up and drop-off in 4 by 4 safari vehicle
Box of Drinking water in the car
Service of English-speaking tour guide/driver
Meals based on full board

Accommodation type ranges

Budget friendly like Rushaga Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi, Kazinga Channel view resort in Queen

Mid-range like Ichumbi Safari Lodge in Bwindi, Enganzi Lodge in Queen

Luxury like Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge in Bwindi, katara lodge in Queen

END OF 5 DAYS GORILLA AND WILDLIFE UGANDA SAFARI

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5 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari Tour

santetours — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:12 +0000

5 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari Tour

The 5 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari Tour entails a unique ultimate Uganda Primates experience consisting of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, a home of over 1,500 chimpanzees with other 12 primates such as red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys among then Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. A safari to Kibale Forest National Park features a memorable up-close face to face interface with the chimpanzees that are the closest mankind relatives upholding 98% of human DNA with their social, intelligent and communication skills during Chimpanzee trekking and a scenic safari visit for the mountain gorillas within the forested hills of Kisoro in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a prime destination for gorilla trekking in Uganda and a renowned haven for the endangered primates holding over half of the world’s Primates population within its boundaries. This is the best chance to experience the magnificent primate creatures named chimpanzee and gorillas in their natural habitats together with other primates such as red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys and olive baboons amongst.

Detailed travel Package

Day 1: Pick up from hotel in Kampala/Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.

Pick up from the hotel in Kampala/Entebbe Airport by our tour guide/drive with a briefing about the tour and transfer to Fort Portal, land of primates Kibale Forest National Park in about 5 to 6 hours’ drive from Kampala. Relaxation and Lunch in Fort Portal then proceed to Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival, we will clear with the necessary entrance fees, check-in at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Early in the morning after breakfast at the lodge, our tour guide shall pick you up and transfer you to the Park headquarters in Kanyanchu for a briefing about the do’s and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking then you will head out to the jungle with a park ranger to do chimpanzee trekking where you will spend time observing primates and chimps in particular in their natural habitats with 1 hour grant for up close interface and photo taking thereafter the park ranger will guide you back to the starting point. Relaxation and lunch at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to variety of birds and primate species which will take you amazingly 2 hours thrilling the 4.5 KM long swamp walk. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park from Kibale Forest National Park.

Get up in the morning, climax your stay in Kibale Forest National Park with a delicious breakfast and check-out of the lodge. Later embark on a journey which is approximately 369km via Mbarara-Kasese route in about 6 to 7 hours’ drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a prime destination for gorilla trekking. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 4: Early morning Gorilla Trekking and afternoon Batwa Pygmies visit in Bwindi.

Early morning after breakfast at the lodge, you will be picked up by our tour guide in 4by4 vehicle and head out to the park headquarters for briefing about the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking that usually starts around 7am Uganda’s time within any of Bwindi’s four sectors that’s Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. After briefing at the park headquarters, you will be assigned a park ranger leading you to assigned gorilla family in the jungle. Gorilla trekking usually takes about 50 minutes to half day depending on the viability of your assigned gorilla family of which upon sighting the gorilla family, you will be allowed not more than one hour of close encounter with the mountain gorillas for up close interaction and photo taking then you will be issued a gorilla tracking certificate. After you will return back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later sometime in the afternoon, you will head out for a visit to the Batwa Pygmy people within their communities to learn about their culture and traditional practices like their traditional dances. To experience the Batwa indigenous people known as keepers of the forest or Hunter-gather tribe, you with start with a nature walk, hikes through the forest using Batwa Trails. After return back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala/Entebbe Airport for flights back home.

Conclude your stay by exiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park after a relaxed delicious breakfast and check-out at the lodge then embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport with lunch-stop on the way.

Accommodation Option types

Budget-friendly accommodation like Kibale Forest Lodge in Kibale, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi.
Mid-range Accommodation like Turaco Tree Top in Kibale, and Ichumbi Safari Lodge in Bwindi.
Luxury Accommodations like Kyaninga Lodge in Kibale, Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge in Bwindi.

Trips Inclusive:

Park Entrances and Activities in the travel plan
Accommodations based on full board
Gorilla Trekking Permits i.e., should be booked in advance
Chimpanzee tracking Permits i.e., should be booked in advance
Transportation to and from the parks, pick-up and drop-off in 4 by 4 safari vehicle
Box of Drinking water in the car
Service of English-speaking tour guide/driver
Meals based on full board plan

End of 5 Days Uganda Chimpanzee and Gorilla Tour

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