4-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps and Lake Bunyonyi Tour

Overview

This is a trip that focuses primates of Uganda majorly Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees with a stay at the most beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. it takes you to Kibale, the forest known for not only a huge presence of primates, 13 species but a premium chimpanzee tracking. It is crowned by a stay at the most beautiful lake in Africa.

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per group.

Minimum age

15 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking

Transport:

Pop-up roof minivan

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)	All meals included
2	Mucha Riverside Lodge	All meals included
3	Bunyonyi Overland Resort	All meals included
4	No accomodation	Breakfast included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water(On all days)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Itineraries

Day 1

Drive to Kibale for Chimpanzee tracking

Today, you will drive south to the jungle of Kibale best known as the primate capital of the world with about 13 species of primates. You will have lunch along the way. You can choose to relax at the lodge or take a guided walk in the community after the long drive. Dinner and overnight stay in the beautiful eucalyptus forest.

Destination
Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2

Chimpanzee tracking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

After an early breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest National Park a tropical rainforest or you can call it the Primate Capital of the world with 13 species of primates and check in for a briefing. You will later on be divided into small groups and enter the forest with a Park ranger. This activity usually takes around three hours including a full hour of their company. You are advised to carry enough drinking water. After the activity, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable NP for the gorilla adventure.

Destination
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation

Mucha Riverside Lodge

Budget lodge located outside Bwindi NP
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to get to be enlightened about your adventure with the Mountain Gorillas. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. At a cost of 15 US dollars, you can get a potter to carry your bag and give you a hand in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you are distributed into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest where you will spend one hour with the gentle giants. A rain gear is important considering that Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. You will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi where you will take a swim in Uganda’s most beautiful lake, enjoy nature or explore surrounding communities.

Destination
Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Budget resort located in or near Lake Bunyonyi
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Drive to Entebbe and Departure

After your stay at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, you will drive back to Entebbe International Airport. You will have an opportunity to cross the Equator and do some souvenir shopping. Should you feel that you need to stay a little longer or do an extra activity, this is possible at an extra cost.

Destination
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps and Lake Bunyonyi Tour