Our safari takes you to Western Uganda, a region known for its temperate climate, serene surroundings, and warm, relaxed, and soft-spoken Batoro people. Lakes, rainforests, mountains, wildlife, and a variety of other natural resources are abundant in the area, supporting and enhancing its attractiveness. Your journey takes you through a typical Ugandan countryside, complete with youngsters yelling “Muzungu,” which is a slang term for a white person, cows grazing on the plains, and occasionally peeping roadside vendors. We travel to Fort Portal, a city nestled in the shadow of the legendary “Mountains of the Moon” and renowned for its tea plantations, cold climate, and rich volcanic soils. The palace of the Toro kingdom is visible sitting atop Karuzika Hill.

On your safari, you’ll go to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the “primate capital of the world” because of its chimpanzees, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to the silverback gorillas and several other monkey species.

Regarding the Uganda gorilla treks, keep in mind that it will take you into the forest to come across the Mountain Gorillas, the Gentle Giants of this Jungle, as they rush, agilely, and shuffle in search of succulent shoots and fruits that make up their daily diet.

Trip Summary:

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale national park

Day 3: Chimps Trekking in Kibale Forest

Day 4: Kibale – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 6: Departure

Safari Highlights

Gorilla Tracking

Chimpanzee Tracking

Nature walks

Community and cultural experience

Equator Experience

Day 01: Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Our representative will meet and greet you when you arrive at Entebbe Airport. He will serve as both your tour and driving guide for the remaining days of your stay. Following the interaction and explanation of your 6-day gorilla safari in Uganda, you will be driven to your hotel in Entebbe for an overnight bed and breakfast stay.

Accommodation Options: Protea Hotel By Mariotte, and 2 Friends Hotel

Day 02: Transfer to Kibale national park

After breakfast today, your driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation to begin the trip to Kibale Forest, the monkey capital of the world. The drive travels through rural Uganda, passing through many agricultural fields, homesteads, roadside stores for fruits and vegetables, and woods. The only stops, aside from these wonderful vistas, will be to use the restroom and stretch as needed.

You will eat lunch at the lovely town of Fort Portal, which boasts lush gardens and breathtaking views of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. From there, you will travel to your lodging to get ready for the following day’s chimpanzee walk.

Accommodation Options: Ndali Lodge, Primates Lodge

Day 03: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park

Today is chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world. Your naturalist guide will take you to the briefing area before the chimpanzee expedition after breakfast. You will receive a briefing from the knowledgeable ranger guide on what to expect and how to act in the forest.

Following the briefing, you will begin the journey through the tropical forest in search of chimpanzees, one of man’s closest cousins, for an amazing and gratifying experience. Once you’ve found them, you have one hour to spend with them.

Take a swamp stroll in the Bigodi neighborhood after lunch; the revenues from this activity support local development. After, you will tour other homes to learn about traditional medicine, basketry, coffee, and banana brewing.

Accommodation Options: Ndali Lodge, Primates Lodge

Day 04: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will leave for your transfer to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South Western region of Uganda after an early breakfast. One of Uganda’s top tourist locations, Queen Elizabeth National Park, is traversed throughout your journey.

Mountain gorillas thrive in the dense tropical rainforest that covers Bwindi, which is frequently enveloped in mist. It looks the part, and having survived the previous ice- age, is regarded as one of Africa’s most diversified forests. It is spread out over a number of steep slopes and valleys. The forest is dark and appealing, the birding is abundant, and the spirit of adventure is strong.

Accommodation Options: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge

Day 05: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Prepare for the perhaps most important highlight of your safari by getting up early to see the amazing Gentle Giants! After breakfast, we head to the park offices where you will receive a briefing on the dos and don’ts of the jungle before embarking on a life-changing journey that will live in infamy. It is an incredible experience that is difficult to describe verbally due to the vegetation, terrain, smells, colors, and the animated entertainment provided by the gorillas and other residents of the jungle as you trek through the steep, densely forested hills of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest until you finally come across the gorillas hidden in the foliage. After tracking and lunch, we will return to the lodge.

Note: The following tools will be useful as you navigate Bwindi’s dense jungle and deal with its erratic weather: Sunscreen, insect repellent, your passport, camera, hiking boots, long safari pants, long sleeve shirts or T-shirts, and a light rain jacket are essentials that you should not forget. Please refrain from wearing too hot or brightly colored clothing, since these can irritate the local wildlife as well as attract flies to you.

Accommodation Options: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Heights Lodge

Day 06: Departure

You make a pit stop at the Equator monument on your way back to Kampala today to get lunch, buy some trinkets, and take pictures in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

Your Uganda primate tour will now come to an end. We appreciate you traveling to Uganda with us. We sincerely hope that you had a wonderful stay and will inspire others to travel to the Jewel of Africa.

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