10 Day Gorilla Trek, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Tour

Overview

10 day Gorilla Treking, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

Taking the 10 Day Uganda Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari gives you the chance to experience some of the best natural gifts that Uganda is endowed with. This fantastic encounter is a great chance for you to explore nature at its best.

The 10 day Uganda gorilla, chimpanzee trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda is in destinations including Ngamba Chimpanzee Island, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Highlights For 10 Day Gorilla Trekking, chimpanzee trekking And Wildlife safari

Day 1 Visit Ngamba Island and Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC)

Day 2 Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park

Day 3 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest

Day 4 Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

Day 5 Game Drive and Launch Trip on Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 6 Drive To Kibale National Park

Day 7 Chimpanzee trekking In Kibale National Park

Day 8 Drive To Murchison Falls National Park

Day 9 Game Drive and Launch Cruise In Murchison Falls National Park

Day 10 Departure day after Africa Safari Holiday

Important Details About 10 Day Uganda Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee Trekking And Wildlife Safari

Book gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits in advance
This Uganda safari can start any time of the week
The 10 day Uganda safari can be tailored to the best of your interests and budget.
Children can also join this 10 day Gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife safari however to do gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda age limit is 12 years and over.
It is best to spend atleast night in Uganda prior to starting this gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife safari. This is to help you manage time of driving to your first destination on the itinerary
Having a terrain resistant 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition is a big advantage for the game drives. A pop up roof vehicle with sufficient window seats for every tourist make the safari experience even more exciting.
Reserve all necessary Uganda safari logistics in advance like accommodation, driver guide and more. This is to avoid getting disappointed when the best options run out at the last minute of your safari.
Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous because of the nature of the landscape of Bwindi impenetrable National Park with serious ruggedness. Chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking in Uganda are in the dense tropical rain forests where tourists must trek to locate these primates.

How Much Is The Cost Of 10 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking And Wildlife Safari

On average the cost of the 10 day gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife safari in Uganda may range from over $ 1500 terms and conditions apply.

The current cost of a Uganda gorilla permits is about $800 and Kibale chimpanzee trekking cost $250. The cost of accommodation to use on this 10 day Uganda safari contributes a huge portion on the category of safari package you choose that is basic, mid range or Luxury

Uganda safari Package Inclusions

4×4 vehicle with a pop up roof
full time Safari guide driver
Accommodation during the safari
Park entrance fees
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Launch cruise fees
Gas
Ranger guide fees
Airport Pick Up and drop off

Uganda Safari Package Exclusions

Flights both Arrival and Departure
Tips
Laundry
Any other items of personal nature
Gorilla trekking permit costing $
Drinks while at the lodge

Packing List For Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee And Wildlife Safari In Uganda

Safari boots

Rain proof gears

Safari hat

Waterproof backpack

Garden gloves

Stockings

Warmers

Camera

First aid kit

Foldable drinking water bottle

Hard cash

Sturdy safari boots

Long sleeved shirt and convertible trousers

Flip flops

Some extra attire to change into

Binoculars

Sun glasses

Sunscreen

How Much Time Does It Take To Do Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

Time to take on gorilla trekking depends on factors prevailing in the forest however some tourists have reported seeing the mountain gorillas in 30 minutes of starting the adventure while other spend more.

Endurance is key to enjoying gorilla trekking in Uganda as this is a lifetime experience when you stand a few meters from the leftover mountain gorillas in the world.

Shift your focus to other amazing features and inhabitants in the forest which is a biosphere reserve hosting numerous other primates like chimpanzees in Bwindi, black and white colobus, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons and more.

Upon finding the mountain gorillas only one hour is allowed around them as they are habituated to be with humans for just that time. The long humans are with the mountain gorillas they interrupt their routine.

How long is Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda may take about 2 hour to 3 hours or more depending on factors prevailing in the jungle. Sometimes the chimpanzees retreat into the deep ends of the forest prolonging the time to take to find them.

Tourists are encouraged to help with tracing the chimpanzees using the fresh clues that leave behind like fresh foliage leftovers, foot prints, listen to their calls and more.

Only one hour is allowed with the chimpanzees then later give them time to continue with their day endeavours like grooming, feeding, planning napping and more.

Is Gorilla Trekking Or Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda Safe

Both gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking adventures are safe however this is supported by the habituation process these primates undergo for some time to help then get accustomed to human presence.

Each trek is guided by professional Uganda Wildlife authority ranger guide with a tourism police officer. Tourists are encouraged not to enter the forests without the company of a ranger guide.

Guidelines of gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking are explained to tourists at briefing which each tourist is expected to abide by. These rules of gorilla or chimpanzee trekking have been tested and approved by researchers to create harmony with these wild primates over time.

Even when the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees charge maintain some level of calmness and follow new instructions from the ranger guides on how to deal with the moment.

Itinerary

chimpanzees in kibale Forest National Park - chimps in ngamba island - chimps in bugondo forest

DAY 1 – Excursion to Ngamba and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

Your ranger guide will pick you from your overnight accommodation and drive you to Entebbe Pier for half day Chimpanzee viewing and feeding. You sail on the boat to Ngamba Island which is the closest sanctuary for orphaned, rescued and abandoned chimpanzees that cannot return to there families.

Participate in feeding them from the feeding platform and joy the way them compete for the food thrown to them. If you are not tired, take a guided walk through the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre where you will see the animals in there exhibits.

This is like the summary of all the animals that all Uganda National Parks harbour.

Accommodation: Lake Victoria Hotel/ Hotel Africana/ Boma Guest House/ Namirembe Guest House

DAY 2 – Drive To Bwindi Forest National Park

Early in the morning, your driver guide will drive you to Bwindi National park which is the home for gorilla trekking. Enroute, enjoy a stopover at the equator where you will stand on both sides of the earth at the same time and take photographs. Perform the water experiment too.

Although the drive is long, it’s also scenic as you have the chance of spotting rolling hills, monkeys, birds, rivers, ridges and several other scenic spots. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Bwindi Volcanoes Lodge/ Mahogany Springs/ Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ Buhoma Community Bandas

DAY 3 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest Park

Having taken your breakfast, carrying your packed lunch with you, move to the ranger station for Briefing. You all need to attend this session because the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking are explained thoroughly to the entire group.

You also have time to pick a porter before starting your gorilla trek. Walk through the muddy and slippery ground and in case you need to ease yourself, you need to request the ranger to dig a hole for you. Cover the waste afterwards so that this cannot be exhumed by the gorillas.

You have a chance of meeting other primates like the olive baboons, vervet monkeys, grey checked mangabey, black and white colobus monkeys, and a rich avian life. When you get to meet them, lower your voices and take there photographs too. You have to spend just an hour in there presence and return to your lodge

tree climbing lions in queen elizabeth national park

DAY 4 – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After your encounter with the gorillas, drive to Queen Elizabeth National park which is also called the biosphere reserve because of the fantastic natural life that it harbors. Enjoy a game drive on the way through Ishasha sector which is home to the tree climbing lions.

This drive is only possible if the road and the bridge are still intact. Other animals you may see include buffaloes, water bucks, bush backs, warthogs, elephants and several others that you may encounter. Get to your accommodation and check in.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge/Jakana Lodge/ Bush Lodge/ Simba Safari Lodge

wildlife in queen elizabeth national park

DAY 5 – Game Drive and Launch Cruise

Rise up early for a Game drive in the Northern sector of the park. You may have the chance of seeing elephants, herds of buffaloes, warthogs, leopards and several others. A number of birds also cross your way including foreign migrant birds from other continents.

Both wet and dry Crater lakes punctuate the ground including the ancient Katwe Lake where salt has been mined from the ancient days. Return to the lodge for late day breakfast. After lunch, drive to the pier for a launch cruise on Kazinga Channel.

This is where most animals congregate to cool off the day’s heat. You get to watch them at a closer proximity and take there photos too. Return to the lodge for dinner and over night.

DAY 6 – Drive to Kibale National park

Early in the morning, enjoy another game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afterwards, head to Kibale National Park the home of chimpanzee treks. This is a natural forest that is habitat to the closest human cousins.

Enjoy a forest walk is you are not tires were you will identify a number of birds, butterflies and natural trees. Dinner and breakfast at

Accommodation: Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge/ Chimps Nest Lodge/ CVK

DAY 7 – Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale National Park

Rise up early in the morning for breakfast and get to the ranger station for briefing afterwards briefing chimpanzee trekking. Other inhabitants like olive baboons, vervet monkeys, grey checked mangabey, black and white colobus monkeys and avian life entertain your trek.

The chimpanzees may get t o see you before you do and hoot at you. Follow them and when you get closer, you will notice a community that feed together and have one Alpha male that keeps hoping from one family to another as if supervising the activities of each family. Return to your lodge

DAY 8 – Drive To Murchison Falls National park

Rise up early in the morning and drive to Murchison Fall National Park. This drive is May take 9 to 10 hours also you need to eat enough food. It is also scenic as you may have the chance of seeing the Uganda Oil wells enroute. Arrive in the evening

Accommodation: Paraa safari Lodge/ Nile Safari Lodge/ Simba Safari Lodge

giraffes in murchison Falls National Park

DAY 9 – Game Drive and Launch cruise in Murchison Falls National Park

Get up early in the morning for a game drive in the northern back of Murchison falls national park. You may have the chance to see lions, leopards, elephants, bush bucks, warthogs, giraffes to mention but a few. Return to your lodge for late day breakfast.

In the afternoon, be part of the incredible launch cruise that gives you the chance to view the electrifying Murchison falls where the Nile water squeezes through the narrow gorge to produce a thundering sound.

Watch the water vigorously fighting to get down the 44meters high gorge and hit the rocks that are 7 meters a part from each other. This is the highlight of Murchison Falls Park.

DAY 10 – Return home

Having enjoyed your 10 day gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife holiday in Uganda’s jungle, drive back to Entebbe to catch up with your flight back home.

Inclusions

Route Map

Note this As you book a gorilla trekking safari In Uganda

A waterproofed backpack is vital for your camera because it may rain at any time without warning, water bottle to quench your thirst as you trek to see the mountain gorillas and snacks.

If not sure of your fitness, you may hire a porter for a small fee to carry your backpack and help you up the steeper slopes.

As you plan your gorilla tracking tour, ensure you contact your travel insurance about whether they cover your gorilla trekking permit because you may be required to pay an additional premium.