>> 5 days Gorillas and Chimps
Day 1: To Kibale Forest N.P
Early in the morning we will pick you up from the hotel or guesthouse of your choice and leave for Kibale Forest. In the afternoon we will arrive at Kibale
Forest Camp, sleeping with the noises of the tropical rainforest. Sometimes we stay at Chimpanzee Guesthouse, overlooking Nyabikere Crater Lake. The lake is famous for the frogs: at night they
always give a beautiful concert.
Driving time: ± 6, 5 hours
• Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (self-contained tents) or Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Bandas (self-contained Banda's) - Both outside the forest)
• Luxury Tour: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge Kibale
Day 2: Chimp walk
At 8.00am we will start with the 4 hour chimp walk - during which you may also get to see 10 other primates! Kibale Park is also known for all the butterflies
and birds. In the afternoon we will walk through Bigodi Swamp (home to a community based project).
• Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (self-contained tents) or Chimpanzee Guesthouse/Bandas (self-contained Banda's) - Both outside the forest)
• Luxury Tour: Ndali Lodge or Primate Lodge Kibale
Day 3 - To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P
After breakfast, you will depart Kibale Forest N.P for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We will pass via Queen Elizabeth towards the south, passing the
southern sector of the National Park. This part is called Ishasha and is famous for the tree climbing lions. Along the way, you may stop for some animal and also stop over at Savannah Resort in
Kihihi for Lunch. We will continue the journey through Rukugiri District passing villages, cultivated farms, and hills before you reach Bwindi later in the evening. Check in at the accommodation,
dinner and overnight at your booked Lodge/hotel.
Budget Accommodation: - Gorilla Valley Lodge or Traveller’s Rest Hotel
Luxury Accommodation: - Mahogany Springs or Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Safari Lodge
Day 4 - The day of gorilla tracking!
The day of gorilla tracking!
You will travel by car to the starting point of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP. Once there you will first receive a briefing (7.45am) and at 8.30am you will start the tracking. Once you have
found the gorillas, you will be able to spend up to one hour with them! You will be expected back to the starting point
by 7.00pm at the latest. Being physically fit is recommended.
I" At a distance of about fifteen feet a mountain gorilla with her baby appears. She comes out of the bushes, looks at me and lies down. My presence does not seem to bother her. She just wants to
rest, whether I am there or not. I can almost touch her. My heart dances with joy. I am in a good position to take pictures, so I let my camera do its work. It is the thrill of a lifetime. I
cannot but agree with the American zoologist George Schaller, the first to study gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes, who once said: ‘No one who looks into the eyes of a gorilla, gentle and
vulnerable, can remain unchanged."
Budget Accommodation: - Gorilla Valley Lodge or Traveller’s Rest Hotel
Luxury Accommodation: - Mahogany Springs or Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Safari Lodge
Day 5: To Kampala
Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Mbarara town, and after Masaka there
will be an opportunity to a stop at the Equator for photo shoots and buying souvenirs and have tea or coffee.
We will then bring you to a guesthouse, campsite or hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe - or, if you continue your holiday somewhere else or back home, we will bring you directly to
Entebbe airport for an onwards flight.
• Driving time: ± 9 hours
Gorilla Permit Guarantee.
We sell our tours with gorilla permits. If no permits are available for a tour, cancelling is free of charge and any money paid in
advance will be refunded.
Note:
All meals are included on Luxury trips
Permits
In Rwanda: USD $750
In Mgahinga: USD$600
In Buhoma Bwindi: USD $600
In South Bwindi: USD $600
In Congo: Currently not possible
Transport
4WD Toyota Land Cruiser (1-4 pers.)
4WD Toyota Land Cruiser Extended (4-8 pers.)
4WD Toyota HI ace (4-8 pers.)
4WD Tourist Truck (7-12 pers.)
These are our own cars and drivers.
The cars are well maintained and our drivers are experienced and English speaking Ugandans. If necessary we can also hire other cars.