5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari through Kigali
Safari Overview
Imagine an encounter with the chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural sanctuary. The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari offers an incredible adventure, including trekking chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, a wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, creating an unforgettable experience. The 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari begins and ends in Kigali, including border crossings to and from Uganda.
Uganda is arguably a beautiful traveler’s destination consisting of a diverse array of wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich, vibrant cultural traditions, making it the pearl of Africa. Uganda prides itself on harboring half of the world’s mountain gorillas and unique wildlife experiences following the iconic game drives in the savannah National parks. On this 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari, expect to have game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will have a variety of wildlife viewing, and a thrilling boat safari on Kazinga Channel. Whether you are a first-time safari goer or seasoned traveler, this incredible 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari will create memories of a lifetime. Below are the highlights of the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari;
Highlights of the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari through Kigali
- Day 1: Pick Up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking – Kyambura Gorge and Boat Cruise Safari
- Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Experience
- Day 5: Drop-off at Kigali International Airport and Departure
Details of the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari through Kigali
Day 1: Pick Up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meet and greet your guide. Your guide will take you through a briefing of the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari, including the accommodation centers and activities to do on this tour, as well as the destinations to visit. After the briefing, you will embark on the thrilling scenic drive out of Kigali through the rolling hills and lush vegetation to the Katuna border for the border crossing to Uganda. Later, proceed for about 4 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the western part of Uganda. Arrive at the lodge and check in for your dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking – Kyambura Gorge and Boat Cruise Safari
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the lodge and drive to Kyambura Gorge for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, you will start your chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge as you spot other wildlife of the park, including monkeys, baboons, and different bird species. Once you find the chimpanzees, spend 1 hour with them, maintaining a safe distance while following the instructions of your rangers. After this experience, meet your guide and drive back to the lodge for a refreshing lunch.
After lunch, you will embark on a thrilling afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, which divides the park into southern and northern parts. Along the boat cruise, you will have chances to spot a variety of animal species such as elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife of the park. The boat cruise shall take you about 3 hours and return to the lodge for your dinner.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have a hearty breakfast at the lodge and proceed for an early morning game drive in the northern part of the park, where you will spot some wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and other wildlife of the park. After the morning game drive, you will return to the lodge, check out, and embark on a scenic drive through the park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey shall take you about 4 hours, arrive at the park, and check in for your dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Experience
Enjoy your breakfast and later gather at the visitor’s information center, you will be welcomed by a traditional local dance to warm you up for gorilla trekking, and later be briefed about gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will be assigned a particular gorilla family and park rangers for your safety. You will start your gorilla trekking experience as you trek through the impenetrable forests in search of the gorillas. Along the trek, you will encounter different wildlife species, including monkeys, baboons, and birds. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend 1 hour with them, maintaining a safe distance of 10 meters. Later, return to the starting point where you will meet your guide and enjoy your lunch.
After lunch, you will visit the Batwa Community for a cultural experience. The Batwa were once the inhabitants of the forest as hunters and food gatherers who later were evicted from the park for conservation of these endangered mountain gorillas and their natural habitats. You will have a chance to learn about their traditional connection with the forest as well as participate in their cultural activities, such as cultural dances. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Drop-off at Kigali International Airport and Departure
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge and embark on a thrilling 4-hour drive to Kigali, including a border crossing. Arrive at Kigali International Airport and check in for your departure as you conclude the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari through Kigali.
