5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari

Overview

Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari for 5 Days

While on 5 day Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee safari Uganda safari, get a glimpse into the life of the major primates of Africa that is gorillas and chimpanzees. Trailing through the dense jungle of Kibale forest and Bwindi forest to finally stand a few meters from the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees is an adventure.

Kibale National Park in Western Uganda is the prime chimpanzee safari destination of Uganda hosting more than 1500 chimpanzees of which about 12 chimpanzee communities are fully habituated. Chimpanzee habituation Experience is also open in Kibale National Park.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda also hosts the largest mountain gorilla numbers in the country and the world at large with almost half the total population of these primates. At the moment over 22 gorilla trekking families are open to the public in Uganda but maximum 8 clients are allocated one family.

Highlights 5 Day Gorilla Trekking And Chimpanzee Safari Uganda

On the Way To gorilla tracking Bwindi Forest

Day 1 Drive to Kibale National Park

Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale

Day 3 Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 4 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day 5 Departure

Distance from Kibale to Bwindi National Park

Guide To Planning 5 Day Gorilla Trekking And Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda

Book chimpanzee and gorilla permits in advance
Reserve accommodation to use during gorilla trekking in Bwindi closer to the area where your gorilla permit is booked that is Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Rushaga.
Good health is very important as you prepare for this Uganda primate safari
Accessibility to the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees is by foot so prepare to walk for unknown time. Keep fit for this Uganda safari
Age limit for both gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is 12 years and beyond
Best time for booking gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is the dry season though do not shy away from the wet season as these primates are available all year.

What To Expect During 5 Day Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Safari In Uganda

An early rise to report to the ranger station before starting the gorilla trek or chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Only chimpanzee trekking has the afternoon option.
Expect to share gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking with strangers unless you exclusively close off a gorilla family or chimpanzee troop especially before other tourists are booked to it.
Move in the misty rain forest on foot or hire sedan chair service to get to these primates as there no other means to get to these primates.
Time of locating the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees during Uganda safari is never predetermined because of their freedom to move in the jungle and other forest prevailing factors. Try to stay positive to meet the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees on their own terms.
Expect to encounter other forest inhabitants like some of the 9 other primates in Bwindi forest or 12 other primates of Kibale forest, different bird species, variety of natural plant species, amazing features and more.
Trails leading to the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees are bordered by dense undergrowth that may fall over sometimes obstructing the way. Both Kibale and Bwindi forests have a dense network of rivers that flood the ground sometimes leaving it wet most of the time.

What Is Included in This Gorilla trekking Safari

4×4 Vehicle
Accommodation During Safari
Gas
Airport drop off and pick up
Guide Driver Fees
Chimpanzee trekking permit Kibale

Safari Package Excludes

international Flights Arrival and Departure
Immigration fees
Laundry
Tips
Gorilla Permit Cost
Any other items of Personal Nature

Is Gorilla Trekking And Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda Safe

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee trekking Kibale are safe Uganda safari adventure. On ground are teams of ranger guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority who take control of security at these destinations. Other Uganda security agencies are on ground in case back up is required at Kibale National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Itinerary

DAY 1 – Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise up early in the morning to start the drive to pristine Bwindi Impenetrable Natonal Park a prehistoric rain forest that has stood a test of time for over 25000 years.

With your drive guide passed the rolling hill as of Kigezi but enroute you will enjoy an optional stop over at the equator where you will perform the water experiment.

Enjoy a fantastic drive where you may have the chance of seeing meandering rivers, primates, birds, valleys and several others. Arrive late in the evening ready for dinner and over night

Accommodation: Gorilla forest Camp/Gorilla Safari lodge/ Silver Back Lodge/ Gorilla Resort/ Buhoma Community Bandas

DAY 2 – Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Take Breakfast early morning then report to the ranger station for briefing about the gorilla trekking advanture you are about to embark on. donot forget to carry your parked lunch and gorilla trekking gears because return time is hard to determine.

In the company of your ranger guide, walk into the forest to search for the gorillas. On the way, you may have the chance of meeting other primates like the black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons to mention but a few.

The time you may take to see the gorillas is unpredictable because of there unpredictable movements and proximity of there food. When you finally meet them, take there photographs and after an hour, return to the lodge for dinner and over night.

baby gorilla in bwindi Impenetrable national park

DAY 3 – Transfer to Kibale National park.

Set off for Kibale National park in western Uganda from Bwindi Impenerable National Park. This is home to the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda and Africa hosting more than 1500 chimpanzees.

Kibale forest is home to 13 primate species with the chimpanzees as the topmost, black and white colobus, vervet monkeys and others.

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Kibale accommodation: Primates Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Chimps Nest

DAY 4 – Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale National Park

After breakfast, head to Kanyanchu for briefing before chimpanzee trekking. Carry some energy treats to snack on along the way as you re-energise.

On the way to find teh chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, you may come across black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons and others. More that 325 bird species live in Kibale forest including Albertine rift endemics.

You hear the chimpanzees call out to one another before finding them. Wear a clean mask as you get closer to teh location of the chimpanzee troop. Enjoy the chimpanzees as they go on with their daily life.

One hour is allowed with the chimpanzees to allow them go on with their daily life so return to your lodge to relax.

Optional activities to do in Kibale National Park

Visit Bigodi Santuary

Forest Walk

Chidren activities while parents go chimpanzee trekking

Community walk in Kibale

DAY 5 – Departure

After breakfast, drive back after teh 5 day gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda

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.