8 day Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

Overview

Gorilla, Chimpanzee And Wildlife Safari for 8 Days

While on 8 day gorilla tracking, wildlife and chimpanzee trekking experience in Uganda, you get to enjoy the rare mountain gorillas in their untamed natural habitant, have fun on a game drive including the beautiful scenery that you pass by and take a walk through the chimpanzee territory who are the closest human cousins in animal kingdom.

A combo of gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda is an opportunity to find the difference between these two large primates of Africa. Book Now

Highlights Of 8 day Gorilla, Chimpanzee And Wildlife Safari in Uganda

Day 1 Visit Ngamba Chimpanzee Rescue Island

Day 2 Drive to Bwindi forest national Park

Day 3 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National park

Day 4 Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5 Game Drive and Launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 6 Drive to Kibale National Park for Chimpanzee trekking

Day 7 chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park

Day 8 Return to Entebbe airport for return flight

Key Information on 8 Day Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee and Game Safari in Uganda

The destinations on this Uganda safari include Bwindi impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ngamba Island and Kibale National Park.

Temperatures of Bwindi forest and Kibale National Park are normally lower as these forests and highlands around these destinations condition around the climate of the areas around them.

Maintain some fitness level especially with gorilla trekking because of the jagged nature of the terrain of this area.

Pack right for gorilla, chimpanzee and wildlife safari in Uganda. Do cross check with the packing list per each activity in order not to get antagonised while on safari.

Maximum 8 tourists are allowed per day to do gorilla trekking, two chimpanzee trekking sessions are open per day that is morning and afternoon so you can choose to joint either.

Best time to do gorilla trekking , chimpanzee trekking and game safari for 8 days in Uganda

Although gorilla trekking is open all year, the most amazing season is the dry season when temperatures and other conditions favour moving in the jungle. The dry season in Uganda normally is June to September, December to January when more sunlight sips through the dense forests canopy

The mountain gorillas and chimpanzees spend more time closer to the ground because supplies up in the canopies are highly competed for with other primates yet they are meagre. Rivers and other water sources in these forests are more controlled in the dry season allowing faster movements around the forests.

The wet season which is March to May and November is also great time for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and game safari because be assured to see these primates. Unique Wild flowers and other amazing plants in these forests blossom beautifully.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival at Entebbe Airport

On arrival at the airport, our safari driver will pick you and transfer you to where you are going to spend the night.

In case arrive early in the morning, you may have optional day trips like a visit to Ngamba chimpanzee Island, Uganda wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), Kampala or Entebbe city tour at a subsidised rate. Check in to your hotel
Accommodation BB: Serena Kampala/ Sheraton Hotel/ Hotel Africana/ Holiday Express Hotel/ Boma Guest House

gorillas in bwindi Impenetrable forest park

DAY 2 – Drive To Bwindi National Park

Early in the morning, our safari driver will pick you from the airport and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National park the famous home of the left over mountain gorillas in the entire world.

The forest is luxuriant, thick with picturesque canopies. Although the drive is long, it is decorated with rolling hills, meandering rivers, unique birds, primates like baboons, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, local farm lands, friendly people to mention but a few.

Get there late in the evening and relax in preparation for your gorilla trekking tour

Accommodation: Gorilla forest Camp/ Mahogany springs/ Engage lodge/ Gorilla Nest Lodge/ Bwindi View Bandas

DAY 3 – Gorilla trekking

After breakfast, carry your gorilla trekking gears, water, packed lunch because you are not sure of your return time and head to the ranger station. The Uganda wildlife authority ranger guide will take you through the procedures of gorilla tracking and the rules that you must follow will you search for the gorillas even when you are with them.

Later move into the forest with your ranger guide and he will tell you more about the forest as you move on. The time of meeting the gorillas is unpredictable depending on there movement. Your voices must be low because they are terrified by strangers.

While in there presence, wait for the ranger guide to instruct you to take there photos. He has to first observe there mood. Take there pictures and after an hour return to the lodge and relax.

DAY 4 – Drive to Queen Elizabeth National park

Take breakfast early in the morning and drive to Queen Elizabeth national park. This is the home of the famous tree climbing lions a, Rwenzori rangers, variety of animals and birds to mention but a few.

In case the weather conditions are fine, you will pass through the Ishasha sector and enjoy a game drive however in case of bad weather, you have to use an alternative way.

Enjoy the game drive where you may have the chance of seeing animals like tree climbing lions, water backs, bush backs, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and variety of birds. Get to your lodge and check in.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Bush Lodge/ Kyambura Game Lodge/ Simba Safari Lodge

wildlife game drives in queen eilzabeth national park

DAY 5 – Game Drive and Launch Cruise

Rise up early in the morning for breakfast and enjoy the game in the northern crater area of the park. This place is punctuated with both dry and wet crater lakes, may have the chance of seeing lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, and a variety of birds.

Return for late day breakfast and after lunch head to the pier for a lunch cruise. This is the congregation ground for birds, herds of buffaloes, elephants and so many others. This is a scenic spot and one of the highlights of this park. Get back your lodge for dinner and breakfast.

DAY 6 – Drive to Kibale National Park

After Breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park which is home to the biggest number of chimpanzees in Uganda. Enjoy the scenic view of the natural forest and the enchanting primate species that are common to this forest. Dinner and overnight at;

Accommodation: Ndali Lodge/ Kibale Forest Camp/ CVK/Kibale Guest Cottages

DAY 7 – Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Swamp walk

Having taken breakfast, head to Kanyanchu ranger station for briefing. Begin the chimpanzee search. Chimpanzees are the closest cousins to humans because they are composed of 98.7% human genes.

They live in communities that are headed by the Alpha male who is democratically chosen not based on age but capability. They may get to see you before you see them so you need to follow the precautions and regulations given to you during briefing.

Return to the lodge for lunch and take a walk to Bigodi for a birding walk, view the exciting birds that roam around the swamp. Take there photos and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8 – Return To Kampala.

After Gorilla trekking, wildlife and chimpanzee safari, head to Entebbe for your return flight.

Inclusions

Route Map

What Is Included In 8 day gorilla trekking , Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

4×4 Vehicle with pop up roof

Airport pick up and Drop off

Gas

Driver guide

Accommodation while on safari

Chimpanzee permit

Ngamba Island tour

Transfer from Air Strip

Park entrance fees

8 day Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking Package excludes

international Flights on arrival and Departure

Laundry

Gorilla trekking permit costing

Any other items of personal Nature

tips

Rules Of Gorilla Trekking And Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda

Never move in the forest for gorilla trekking or chimpanzee trekking without an escorting ranger guide

Volunteer to stay behind in case you catch a communicable infection like flu, cough and others as these can be passed to the highly susceptible primates.

Wear the right gorilla or chimpanzee trekking gears like garden gloves, long sleeved shirt, convertible trousers, safari boots and more

Avoid spitting on the ground or grass during gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

Provoking the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees is forbidden as this may cause them to rage.

Feeding the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees is forbidden because they are wild animals that must not depend on human supplies but the forest.

Maintain 8 meters gap from the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees and even when they bridge the gap, move backwards stealthily in order not to be suspected by these primates.

On hour with the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees is allowed to enable these primates continue with the day’s routine.

Staring in the eyes of the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees is forbidden as this makes them feel shy and suspicious which may push them into hiding.

Keep closer to the to other trekkers in order not to make the mountain gorillas or chimpanzees feel suspicious.

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.