Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees Trekking & Game Safari In Uganda |How To Plan a trip

Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees Trekking Game Safari In Uganda |How To Plan a trip

Overview

The plan for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and Game Safari in Uganda gets you to the best of Uganda safaris. This is a trip to Uganda where you get to visit Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale National Park.

Basic requirements when planning this Uganda safari are booking a gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits in advance, reserve necessary safari accommodations, booking transportation means and others.

This is like a circuit Uganda safari so it is best to book every necessary tour requirement in advance to avoid last minute panic. To put this Uganda safari together, use the assistance of a ground handlers so that you only have to enjoy the safari as it unfolds rather than bother with searching for service providers.

7 Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees Trekking And Game Uganda Safari

Highlights

Day 1 Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Day 3 Drive to Kibale National Park

Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Day 5 Drive To Murchison Falls National Park

Day 6 Game Drive and launch Trip to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 7 Departure

Details Of 7 Day Gorilla, Chimpanzees And Game Uganda Safari

Day 1 Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National

Wake up early morning to start the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern part of Uganda. On the way, you pass several amazing features including the rolling hills of Kigezi sub-area, make stops at the Equator for an opportunity to take photos standing on both sides of the earth that is the northern and southern hemisphere.

The distance from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is about 530 Kilometers and drive time about 8 to 9 hours. The altitude of Bwindi area drops as you get closer to the park so in case you are affected by altitude changes inform your driver guide in advance.

Check into your lodge

Bwindi Accommodation Clouds lodge, Silverback Lodge, Bwindi View Bandas, Gorilla Forest Camp, Gorilla Safari lodge, Nshongi Camp, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp, Gorilla Resort, Mahogany Springs.

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Rise up for breakfast, carry your packed lunch and gorilla trekking gears to the ranger station. Present the necessary documents for verification. During briefing, the ranger guides will provide detailed rules about Gorilla Trekking and what is required from you.

When you are allocated a gorilla family to trek, the ranger guide with security person from the Uganda tourism police escort the entire group to start searching for the mountain gorillas. Since time of finding the mountain gorillas is not easy to determine, open your mind to seeing other forest dwellers such as other primates, birds, different tree species and others.

Finally, when you finally find the mountain gorillas, only an hour is allowed with them as a conservation measure to minimize effects of humans presence before these primates. Take photos a souvenirs to get back too later.

Day 3 Drive to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park in western part of Uganda. The Kibale forest is a natural rain forest and a biosphere reserve which is home to 13 primates species. The chimpanzees, black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, black and white colobus and others.

More than 325 bird species have been recorded as residents of Kibale National Park including some of those on the red list of IUCN. The park has its headquarters in Kanyanchu and a secondary center in Sebitoli.

Check into your lodge

Kibale accommodation Primates lodge, Ndali lodge, Chimps Nest, Tree house, Kyaninga lodge, Kibale safari lodge

Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Get up early morning for breakfast and head to the ranger station for briefing. Donot forget to pack the necessary gears and documents to present to the rangers before chimpanzee trekking. There is an alternative afternoon chimpanzee trekking option for those who donot want to rise up early.

The tails of Kibale forest usually have protruding undergrowth but the ranger guide with machete may trim it to clear the way. The forest has other inhabitants including black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, grey cheeked mangabey, blue monkeys, pottos, L’hoest and others.

When you finally get to the chimpanzees, they may keep going on with what they were doing initially however donot be fooled by this pretense because they operate a spy network. Watch the chimpanzees as they go about there day today activities, take photos but ensure to maintain the rules of chimpanzees trekking.

Even though a distance of atleast 7 meters from the chimpanzees is recommended, out of curiosity, the chimpanzees may reach out to touch you. It may be quite scaring especially when the chimpanzees pull your hair but try to be calm and gentle so as not to appear suspicious.

An hour is allowed to view the chimpanzees during chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. The presence of humans disrupts the daily running of the life of chimpanzees so one hour is the time the chimpanzees are habituated to be before humans.

Get back to your lodge .

Optional Activities After Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale

A visit to the Bigodi swamp area where community projects can be enjoy is valuable. While on a board walk in Bigodi, you may spot other primates, birds, the swampy environment and much more.

Community visit in Kibale Village where you may taste the locally made banana drinks, get a glimpse into the life of the local people who live close to Kibale forest, how they survive with the chimpanzees and much more.

Guided Hike on the highlands close Kibale forest. Get to enjoy the breath taking view of the crater lakes in this area and surrounding evergreen vegetation in the slopes. One of these Lake has a structure similar to the map of Africa.

Visit Mabere Ganyina Mwiru stalactites and stalagmites with its mythical story. The Mabere Ganyina Mwiru stalagmites and stalactites are some of the unique geographical features worth seeing. These features are situated in a bushy area and an amazing waterfall with sparkling water flows down the cave.

Queen Elizabeth National Park Game drive is possible to organize because the park is situated close to Kibale National Park. It can be an enroute stop as you drive from Bwindi to Kibale forest.

Day 5 Drive To Murchison Falls National Park

Get up early to start the drive to Murchison Falls National Park which is bisected by River Nile. On the way, you by pass the Uganda oil drilling spot that has been built over the year.

Murchison Falls National Park is the largest National Park in Uganda with the strongest water falls there is in the world. River Nile is the life blood of Murchison Falls National Park as a number of fauna and flora in this park drain life giving water from this river. The lush vegetation nestled on the banks of the river is refreshing to view.

The park has a community of chimpanzees in Kaniyo Pabidi forest where they survive with several other primates, birds, few of the leftover fully grown mahogany trees.

Check in

Murchison Falls National Park accommodations Paraa Safari lodge, Sambiya lodge, Murchison River lodge, Red Chillis Camp, UWA Camp

Day 6 Game Drive and launch Trip to Murchison Falls National Park

Get up early for a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park and while on a drive on the tracks with in park especially the Buligi track, you may get the opportunity to fins lions that love to prey on the Uganda kobs and others. Watch out for giraffes, Oribi, hartebeests, herds of elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks, warthogs and much more.

Afternoon launch trip is relaxing but donot forget your camera to capture some memorable safari experiences. When you look over to the shoreline, you may spot a wide range of birds, animals quenching thirst and much more. Hippos and crocodiles are common residents in River Nile and you get to see them.

Finally as you get closer to River Nile, you feel the power of this majestic Rive as it furiously pushes through the narrow bend and cascade down the 43 meters high cliff. An optional hike to the top of the falls can also be arranged but it is not for the faint hearted. While on top of the falls, you get to view River Nile drama while it staggers over a bed of rock to accumulate power to use to push through the narrow bend.  

Get back to your lodge to relax after a busy day.

Day 7 Departure

Spending time on this Uganda safari gives you chance to view both wildlife and unique features the country is endowed with. Get back to your lodge

What Is The Cost Of Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking And Game Uganda Safari

The cost of the gorilla, chimpanzee and game safari in Uganda is categorized into luxury, midrange and basic. The essential safari costs that confirm this Uganda safari are gorillas trekking and chimpanzee trekking permits. The supply of Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee permits per day is restricted to minimize on the pressure humans may put in these primates and environment.

Currently the cost of chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale Uganda is $250 for international nonresidents, $200 for international residents and 180,000shs for East Africa.

At the moment, the cost of Uganda gorilla trekking permit is $800 for international nonresidents, $700 for international residents and 300,000shs for East Africans.

The cost of the gorilla or chimpanzee trekking permits includes one hour of gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking, park entrances fees, ranger guide fees, conservation support and others.

Additional logistical safari costs to incur during Uganda safari include accommodation costs, transport costs, meals and others.

To avoid panic at the last minute, ensure to reserve the necessary requirements for this Uganda safari.

What To Expect On The Gorilla, Chimpanzee And Game Safari In Uganda

Viewing the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda is guaranteed. Even though the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees live in the wilderness freely, tracing them is a sure deal. These primates are first habituated to get accustomed to human visits without altering there nature.

Sharing the gorilla and chimpanzees with other tourists because, allocating a troop to visit while at the ranger station is randomly done.

Waking up early for the game drive, chimpanzee and gorilla trek in Uganda is recommended. Most of the safari activities in Uganda start early morning as the animals start there day too. As the day opens, fatigue also may affect tourists so when searching for these primates or game, it is best done when everything is calm.

A mixture of excitement and some huddles during this Uganda safari may happen but wear the right safari gears that can protect you from some harsh jungle conditions. Avoid wearing colors that may attract insects like tsetse flies that is blue, black, white and others.

Look out for other primates, birding, different trees and much more that survive the wilderness. Donot focus on finding the gorillas or chimpanzees only even though it is the gist of this safari but open your mind to enjoy other beauties that the wilderness is endowed with.

Why Plan The Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking And Game Safari In Uganda with Arch Safaris And Tours

At Arch Safaris And Tours, we are a professional safari company with experience in planning African safaris including gorilla, chimpanzee and game safaris. We have a professional safari team with experience of over 8 years.

Customer satisfaction is our number one goal and helping our clients turn their dreams into a reality is our aim. We operate a fleet of vehicles which can be hired by our clients to get to the different destinations and even when we have to outsource, our professional team has to test it first.

Creating everlasting memories during an African holiday is one of the goals we stand to fulfill on for every safari we conduct. We also offer free advise about the safari destinations were we operate according to the questions forwarded by our clients