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5 day(s)
Regular
2-100 people
moderate
5-Day Trek: Gorillas & Chimps!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 5-Day Primate Trek, where you’ll explore the fascinating world of gorillas and chimps in Rwanda and Uganda.
Your journey begins in Kigali, followed by a scenic two-hour transfer to the Katuna Border Post. After crossing into Uganda, continue on a three-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where a thrilling game drive awaits. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, and a variety of other wildlife roaming the savanna.
The adventure continues early the next day with chimp trekking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, an immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with these intelligent primates in their natural habitat.
Next, venture into the dense jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a gorilla trek, encountering a different gorilla family for a truly unique and awe-inspiring experience.
This 5-Day Primate Trek is the perfect way to witness the beauty and diversity of Africa while getting up close to some of its most incredible inhabitants. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with gorillas and chimps in their natural environment!
Duration
5 day(s)
Max Group Size
2-100 people
Tour Code
255126
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
City Sightseeing
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
10 - 0

Kigali
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Upon your arrival at Kigali international airport, you will be met by your driver/guide.
We have organized a meet & greet service at Kigali Airport to assist you through the immigration. You will then be guided to the Covid - 19 testing center inside the Airport perimeter and after the samples are taken, you will be escorted and introduced to your private expert driver/guide or hotel driver who will drive you to your hotel. Park Inn Hotel
After your breakfast, you will embark on a 2-hour drive to the Katuna Border Post and present your COVID –19 vaccination certificate or PCR results for those not vaccinated before you cross the border into Uganda and onward a further 3 hours to the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On arrival you will check in, and have your lunch before going for an afternoon game drive.
Queen Elizabeth is famous for its high number of elephants and prides of lions. You can spot a plethora of wildlife during a game drive, ranging from small creatures to majestic hippos, and also enjoy fabulous bird watching opportunities.
In the evening, we will drive towards Kazinga Chanel for a sundowner boat safari.
Kazinga Chanel Boat Safari
Kazinga is located between Lakes Edward and George, making it an ideal destination for a boat safari. It boasts Africa's highest concentration of hippos, along with their friends, the crocodiles and water buffaloes, who can often be spotted in the area. The birding experience is also amazing, and it's not uncommon to witness elephants stopping by for a drink.
In the late afternoon, guests can head back to Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
After an early breakfast, we embark on a trek to find our closest living relatives in the nearby Kalinzu Forest Reserve. The rangers will provide a briefing before we begin the search for the Kalinzu chimpanzees, known for their reliable sightings with a trekking success rate of over 95%.
Uganda's efforts to conserve chimpanzees are widely recognized and supported, with the Jane Goodall Foundation playing a significant role in their overall conservation.
The trek is expected to conclude around 11 am. Afterward, we return to the lodge for lunch and a freshen up before embarking on a 5-hour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Bakiga Lodge.
After breakfast, we head to the Uganda Wildlife Authority Bwindi Park Headquarters for an early morning briefing at 8 am. The rangers will provide information on gorilla behavior, trekking, and rules before embarking on a trek into the Impenetrable Forest to search for these magnificent beasts.
The advanced tracking group provides an indication of the gorillas' last location, but they frequently move in search of food, making the trek last 2-6 hours. Once you encounter the gorillas, you'll feel an overwhelming sense of excitement as you spend an hour with the troop. This experience is often described as one of the greatest natural animal encounters on the planet.
Bwindi is home to almost 1/3 of the world's 1063 remaining mountain gorillas. After the trek, we begin the 4.5-hour journey back to Kigali and arrive at the Onomo Hotel around 5 pm. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali airport for your flight to your next destination.
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