Go on our 5 Day Classic primate safari and be surprised with chimpanzees in Kibale forest and mountain gorillas in Bwindi forest National Park. All primates have a close look but are totally different from one another. This is one of the most classic primate safari tours in Africa that doesn’t only create memories but it gives tourists a reason to love nature and its belongings. Nights close to the wild jungle are rare but found only here in Uganda.
Day 1: Kampala-Kibale Forest National Park
Leave your hotel for Kibale forest via Fort portal arriving in the afternoon with a nature walk to the crater later. Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee guest house, Chimps Nest, Primate Lodge, Kyaninga safari lodge
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
Wake up early and prepare for the day’s trek starting with breakfast, briefing followed by the trek. Expect an encounter of multiple primates such as Chimpanzee, L’Hoests, Red colobus, Vervets, Blues, Black and White Colobus, red tailed and Gary checked mangabey. Have lunch, and later spend your afternoon in a guided walk through Bigodi Swamps. There are networks of forest trails that radiate out from the visitor centre, allowing you to search for a number of species that hide away from the main road. Dinner and over night at the lodge.
Day 3: Kibale Forest- Bwindi Forest National Park
Breakfast first followed with a drive to Bwindi forest national park the best gorilla trekking destination in uganda.Drive via Queen Elizabeth National Park and takes a glance at Uganda’s abundant wildlife including tree climbing lions. rive at the park in the evening in the time for dinner at Buhoma community bandas, Gorilla friendly campsite, Nshongi gorilla camp, broadbill campsite, Haven lodge, gorilla mist camp, Trekkers Tervan, Mahogany springs, Bakiga lodge, Sanctuary forest Camp.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Forest National Park
Wake ready to meet the silverback gorilla and look into its dazzling eyes as you watch other gorilla habituated family members play and enjoy their life in the wild. The trek takes between 2-8 hours though some tourists see gorillas twice on a single trek. First during the main trek and second when chilling at their lodge of residence that is if you too lucky. A lot of other tour activities are available for those with free afternoons so no bored while in Bwindi forest. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge of residence.
Day 5: Bwindi Forest National Park-Kampala
Nothing else can be done on this day apart from having breakfast, embark on the drive with stops at the Uganda Equater, igongo cultural museum and shopping at Kayambwe Art shops. Reach in Kampala in the evening with a drop off at your agreed point.
The tour quotation Includes
– Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
-Chimpanzee permits
-Gorilla permits
-Community walk
-Park Entrance
– Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
– All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
– Bottled water while on safari
– Airport transfers
-Full board accommodation
The tour quotation excludes
-Kampala/Entebbe hotel fees (the night before the safari and the night after the safari)
– Tips
– Laundry services
– Beverages/Drinks
– International flights
– Visas
