Mountain Gorillas experience
This 5 days Primate Safari will let you get close to our closest relatives, the trip will go through Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Forest National Park. Kibale is known for being a primate capital of the world since the park holds 13 different species of them, it is here where you will still get the highest chance of seeing the common Chimpanzee (man’s closest relative). You will also visit the Bigodi swamp (optional activity) and this will let you the chance to see some monkeys like the Red and Guereza Colubus monkeys, Uganda Mangabye
The trip will then later take you to the home of the mountain Gorillas Bwindi Forest National Park and here you will get unforgettable experience with these gentle giants which you shall find the in their natural habitat.
The cost of this tour starts from 2950USD per person for double occupancy and the price varies depending on the type of accommodation you choose and number of people
Contact us for a personalized quote based on your accommodation preferences and group size.
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Safari Landcruiser
- English Speaking Guide
- Accommodation from Day 1
- Meals from Day 1
- Bottled water in the car
- Visas and air fares
- Tips and gratitudes
- Extra drinks likes Soft drinks and beers
- Gorilla Trekking permit
- Scenic views
- Chimpanzee Tracking
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
Your guide for this trip will pick you from the hotel, and transfer you to Kibale Forest National. The distance is somehow long but your guide will endeavor to make different stops so you can stretch and take scenic photos. As you get close to the park and driving through it you could as well pick up a few monkeys along the road.
Accommodation: Guereza Canopy Lodge
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking
Activity at the park office starts at 08, before you start for the activity the lodge will provide you with breakfast and later your guide drives to the starting point, here you will be briefed more about Kibale Forest and the Chimpanzee as well as the safety measures to take while on the tracking. Activity takes from between two to four hours sometimes it takes 5. After the morning session, you will have a relaxation at the lodge or opt to do a community activity around the parks neighboring village.
Accommodation: Guereza Canopy Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park.
This day you will be driven to the mountains which are home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas, the journey is very scenic so feel to always ask your guide to stop so you can take photos and stretch
Accommodation: Haven Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking.
Your guide will drive you to the briefing point before 08am so you get registered and briefed by the National Park rangers. You will later walk to the forest to meet the majestic Gorillas; herein you shall spend an hour with them and then you will walk back to the point you started from.
Accommodation: Haven Lodge
Day 5: Transfer To Entebbe for your departure.
This day marks the end of you primate tour, you will set off early from the lodge to Entebbe. It is a long distance travel but still your guide will make several stops for you to stretch. At some point you will stop at the equator take photos and later continue with the journey. Alternatively on this long drive day we could recommend you take a flight back to Entebbe at an extra fee.