5 Days Uganda Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari : 5 Days Uganda Primates safari is designed for travelers who are only interested in observing wild primates. The package includes chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park. While searching for the two big primates, visitors also have a chance of spotting baboons, vervet monkeys, pottos, red-tailed monkeys, Colobus monkeys and many of the smaller primates/monkeys. We have included a nature walk around the Bigodi swamp to spot even more species of primates. Let’s discuss more about the major destination beginning with Kibale forest
Kibale Forest is often referred to as the Primates capital of the world with over 15,000 chimpanzees and 4 groups that are habituated. There are also 2 groups that are open for the chimpanzee habituation process. Kibale forest is the best place to spot wild chimpanzees in the world. Chimpanzee tracking is therefore the key attraction in Kibale national park. Apart from chimpanzees, travelers can expect to spot 12 other species of primates, butterflies, moths, forest creatures and rare vegetation. While touring Kibale forest, you will also visit the Bigodi Wetlands sanctuary for a chance to watch birds and see more of the 13 species of primates.
Bwindi on the other hand is one of the most visited national parks in Uganda. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has the highest number mountain gorillas in the world. There are over 20 gorilla groups open to tourism in Bwindi forest.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi swamp walk
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking – Bigodi swamp walk
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Day 4: Gorilla trekking experience
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park – Bigodi swamp walk
Depending on your location in Kampala, meet your Uganda safari guide and transfer to Kibale national park. It’s a 5-6 hours’ drive with en-route lunch in Fort portal town. Connect to your booked lodge for check-in, relaxation, dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee forest Lodge for mid-range/Primates Lodge for mid-range
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking – Bigodi swamp walk
Have early morning breakfast and go for briefing and start Chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee tracking. Kibale’s 795km2 National Park contains one of the most beautiful and with the most varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda. This is place to a number of forest wildlife, most especially 13 species of primate coupled with chimpanzees.
After trekking, have lunch and Bigodi wetland for a nature walk and be rewarded with views of different bird species and some of the available primates. Return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
After breakfast early in the morning, transfer to Bwindi national park, which is about 5-7 hour’s drive depending on your trekking sector. Arrive in the park late afternoon and connect to your lodge for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Community Rest Camp for budget/Buhoma Haven lodge for mid-range/Mahogany Springs Lodge for luxury
Day 4: Gorilla trekking experience
Have breakfast and transfer you to park offices for briefing about Mountain Gorilla trekking by a local guide. The time taken is usually between 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Meeting the gorillas unexpectedly is one of the most captivating lifetime experiences. You will have a chance to observe and take pictures at very close range. You will observe adults feeding and groaning among themselves.
After an hour with the long-awaited gorillas, your guide and rangers will lead you back to the starting point where your driver will readily be waiting to transfer you back to the lodge for a restful evening.
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala
Wake up early and enjoy your breakfast. Later meet with the guide/driver for your long day transfer back to Kampala. This journey takes 8-9 hours on road including en routes. Arrive in Entebbe and proceed to the airport for your return flight back home.
End of 5 Days Uganda Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari
