4 Day Ultimate Kibale Chimpanzee And Gorilla Trekking Experience In Bwindi Impenetrable
Experience an ultimate 4-day adventure combining chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Track habituated chimpanzees through lush rainforests, observing their playful behaviors up close, then journey to Bwindi for an intimate encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in their misty habitat. With African Sacred Ibis Adventures, enjoy expert-guided treks, scenic transfers, and immersive wildlife moments in Uganda’s premier primate destinations.
Discover the thrill of primate tracking on this 4-day safari, featuring Kibale’s vibrant chimpanzee communities and Bwindi’s majestic gorillas. Hike through ancient forests, witness diverse birdlife and monkeys, and create lifelong memories in UNESCO World Heritage sites. Scroll down to explore the detailed day-by-day itinerary and book your extraordinary Uganda primate experience with African Sacred Ibis Adventures!
You will be picked up by our guide from Entebbe or Kampala in the
morning and drive to Kibale Forest National Park a home of 13
different primates including endangered chimpanzees, monkeys,
mangabeys. You will have lunch en-route then go on a guided
nature walk through the Bigodi swamp where you will see some
bird species since the wetland is a haven for birds then go to the
lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay
Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Camp (Budget)
- Kibale tourist Lodge or Chimpanzee Guest House(Midrange)
- Crater Safari Lodge (Luxury)
After breakfast, the guide will transfer you to Kibale Park
headquarters. After a short briefing by the ranger guides, you will
be assigned ranger who will lead you on the hike into the tropical
rain forest to track the chimpanzees. Upon finding the
chimpanzees, you will be given one hour to watch the great apes.
You will have one hour to observe the and take photos of these
great apes. Exit the park and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park in the late afternoon.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site
protecting almost half of the world’s population of mountain
gorillas. You will travel through the rural countryside of Uganda
before you reach Rushaga, one of the sectors where gorilla
tourism is done in Uganda. You will have lunch enroute. Upon
reaching the lodge, relax as you await the next day gorilla trek. You
will have a stopover enroute for lunch. Overnight at
Accommodation:
- Rushaga Haven Lodge or Gorilla Valley Lodge (Budget)
- Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Lake Mutanda Lodge (Midrange)
- Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury)
After breakfast you will transfer to the park headquarters for a
briefing before you enter the forest with guided park rangers to
start the search for the mountain gorillas. The trek can take 1 hour
or even more. During the trek, the ranger guide will be in position
to answer all your questions throughout the trek. Once a gorilla
family is found, you will spend maximum of one hour in the same
environment where you will view how they feed, communicate and
play. After return to the lodge for lunch. Then head for a visit the
Batwa Community. These people are former forest dwellers who
used to live with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest. You will
experience their lifestyle that involved food gathering, hunting and
more. Then return to the lodge for overnight stay.
Accommodation:
- Rushaga Haven Lodge or Gorilla Valley Lodge(Budget)
- Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Lake Mutanda Lodge (Midrange)
- Chameleon Hill Lodge (Luxury)
After breakfast, you will embark on your journey to Entebbe or Kampala. Enroute have a stopover at Mbarara for lunch and the Equator for photographs. Then drop Off at the hotel or Entebbe Airport.
- Accommodation on Full Board
- English speaking guide
- Transport in a Safari Van
- Meals en route
- Park entry fees
- Gorilla& chimpanzee permits
- Bottled Drinking water
- Domestics and International Flights
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
African Sacred Ibis Adventures is not liable for any expenses or losses incurred from clients purchasing flight tickets or making individual travel arrangements prior to receiving official confirmation of the trip and verified flight details from our team.