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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- All Accommodation as per the Itinerary
- All meals included
- Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Chimpanzee Trekking Permit at USD250
- Community Experience
- Fuel for the whole Round trip
- Gorilla trekking at USD800 Per Person per trek
- Professionally guided tour
- Transportation in 4x4 Vehicle
- Any other optional activity not included in the Cost and itinerary
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Personal expenses
- Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
- Visa arrangements
Tour Summary
This 5 days Uganda Gorilla and Chimps Safari through Kigali is good for those who want to spend more time with the world’s great primates in the names of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. This trip takes you to the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Rushaga region for gorilla trekking experience and then to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking experience. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the only park in the whole world offering gorilla tracking and as such, you will have an opportunity to spend one hour with mountain gorillas. From Bwindi National Park, you will drive to Kibale National Park to spend an hour with chimpanzees in what is called chimpanzee trekking experience. Enjoy and compare these two experiences while in Uganda
Summarized Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer from Kigali and drive to Kibale Forest National Park.
- Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland walk.
- Day 3: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Day 4: Gorilla trekking and Bigodi wetland walk.
- Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali for drop off at the Hotel/Airport to end the trip.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
You will meet your guide early in the morning at the Hotel/Kigali International Airport in Kigali to start your 5 days Uganda gorilla and chimp safari. You will stop at the Genocide memorial in Kigali for cultural and historical experience and later you will proceed to Kibale, you will have lunch en route.
Accommodation:
Basic: Chimpanzee Forest guest house/Isunga lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland walk
After an early breakfast you will drive to the park headquarters for briefing about the chimpanzee trek. Your guide will let you know the principles and guidelines for the trek. You will later start the trek and you will be allowed to view Gorillas for one hour then return. During the trek you will have chances of viewing birds, Monkeys, Baboons, and other animals.
Upon return you will head to the lodge for a refreshment and later visit Bigodi wetland and community where you will be able to interact with the community members, have a walk through the wetland as you spot birds.
Accommodation:
Basic: Chimpanzee Forest guest house/Isunga lodge
Meals: Full board
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay. Bwindi has three sectors that is Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhija and Buhoma which are located in the South and North of Bwindi. Your accommodation will be selected according to availability of permits.
Accommodation:
Basic: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge/
Meals: Full board
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
After an early breakfast you will drive to the Park headquarters for briefing about the trek. Your guide will let you know the Do’s and don’ts of trekking of the Gorillas and after you will start your trek into the forest. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your group on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the mountain slopes. The awesome journey through the dense foliage and up steep climbs is abundantly rewarded with the lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 880 remaining in the wild. This is an experience you won’t forget soon! After viewing Gorillas for one hour you will return and be awarded certificates and later proceed to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Basic: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge
Meals: Full board
Transfer back to Kigali for drop off at the Hotel/ international flight out
After breakfast you will bid fare well to the lodge and drive back to Kigali to end the trip. You will have lunch en route and later proceed to the Airport/Hotel to end your 5-day Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari through Kigali.
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Ugandans are remarkably hospitable and hail from a diversity of rich cultures and lifestyles.
Hospitality & Culture
Ugandans are known for their hospitality and friendliness towards each other and visitors alike. However, it is advisable to be cautious when dealing with strangers. Police officers are very helpful and are easily identified by their uniforms. Like everywhere in the world valuables should always be safeguarded or left in the hotel safe box. If you do not know where to obtain a certain service or you are not sure always contact the Hotel Information Desk. Uganda has a very strong cultural heritage. Many regions in Uganda have kingdoms includingBuganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Toro. Ugandans are remarkably hospitable and hail from a diversity of rich cultures and lifestyles. Culture and traditions are also expressed through a wide range of arts and crafts.
National Parks
Uganda has ten (10) National Parks that are well set to be explored during a Uganda safari.
Rates are per person (PP) and based on 2 people sharing 1 room
Excluding international flights (from/to your home country)
COST PER PERSON SHARING
| Persons | Date | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | Any date | USD2900.00 |
| 2 Persons | Any date | USD2280.00 |
| 3 Persons | Any date | USD2113.00 |
| 4 Persons | Any date | USD2030.00 |
| 5 Persons | Any date | USD1980.00 |
| 6 Persons | Any date | USD1950.00 |
Cost Includes
- All transfers
- Uganda gorilla permit of USD800 per person per trek
- Uganda chimpanzee permit of USD250 per person per trek
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Fuel for the whole trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Cost excludes
- Pre and post-tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- Optional activities like Horseback riding, Community tour
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa USD50.00
- Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry
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