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4 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tours is specially designed for those who have less time to spend in Uganda but would love to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitats and enjoy a game drive and Scenic views. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is well known as home to half of the world’s living mountain gorillas and the only park where you can have a habituation experience. Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in western Uganda and one of the few incredible National Parks in Eastern Africa for game viewing, boat cruises, Chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge, and nature walks. This 4-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari starts and ends in Entebbe or Kampala.
Trip Summary: 4 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tours
Day 01: Arrival & Transfer – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 02: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer Game Drive – Bwindi National Park
Day 03: Gorilla Trekking & Relaxation – Lake Bunyonyi
Day 04: Transfer – Entebbe International Airport
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our guide/driver will receive you and transfer you immediately to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our guide/driver will first brief you on what to expect, the drive time and to ensure that you have the right gear for your safari. This journey will take you through small towns along the Kampala-Mbarara highway. You will have an opportunity to see Royal drum makers along the way and small markets. You will have a stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe to stretch and take some photographs. Lunch will be served en route and then proceed to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park for a check-in and relaxation.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
Midrange: Ihamba Lakeside Lodge
Best Budget: Euphorbia Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Walk & Transfer – Bwindi Forest National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to Kyambura Gorge for briefing and then a Chimpanzee walk in the gorge. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge can be a little bit strenuous and a certain level of fitness is required. When you find the Chimps, you will spend one hour with them before you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park through Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Best Budget: Rushaga Gorillas Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ultimate Gorilla Trekking & Transfer – Bwindi Forest National Park
After early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for the briefing where you will meet guides who will give you guidelines, especially on gorilla trekking. Later you enter the forest in search of man’s closest relatives. Coming face to face with the gorillas is one of the most rewarding and thrilling experiences and this will leave you with the most precious memories of a lifetime. Later, return to your lodge for a hot lunch and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Arcadia Cottages
Midrange: Bunyonyi Overland Resort, BirdNest
Best Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer – Entebbe International Airport
After early served breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Entebbe. Route stop at the equator and later arrive at the airport in time for your outbound flight back home
Inclusive:
- Meals as specified in the itinerary on Full Board (FB)
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
- All ground transportation and transfer as indicated
- English speaking guide
- Activities as indicated in the itinerary
- Park entrance, Ranger guides, conservation fees
- Gorillas and chimpanzee permit
- All applicable tax, administration and parking fee
- Pop-up Safari Van/Jeep
Exclusive:
- All passport and visa fee
- All health vaccination and medication
- International flights associated with airport departure tax
- Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stop between properties in the overland sector)
- Drinks that are not included in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry| gratitude for guide |hotel |staff etc.
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel| Medical insurance is not included
04 DAYS UGANDA GORILLA & CHIMPANZEE TREKKING SAFARI | |||
Safari Fee Per Person (USD $) Based on 2 Pax | |||
Room Type (Double/Twin room) | BEST BUDGET | MID-RANGE | LUXURY |
Two persons sharing a double room | USD 1,910 | USD 2,190 | USD 2,515 |