5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi

5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi is one of the satisfying safari in Uganda one can encounter, it will take you to Kibale National Park, home of chimpanzees for Chimpanzee habituation, Kibale is the best chimpanzee trekking destination in Africa, which is also home to 12 primates. Your second destination is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to 50% of the remaining mountain gorillas in the World where you will carry out Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. The additional destination will be at Uganda’s deepest Lake and Africa’s second deepest, Lake Bunyonyi for about cruise and tour its 29 islands.

You can get into the country a day before the safari starts and after the safari, host your night at Usoke Homes, an Airbnb perfect for your relaxation

Brief Itinerary for 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi

  • Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kibale NP
  • Day 2: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
  • Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
  • Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi

Detailed Itinerary of 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kibale NP

First day of 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi you will be picked up from either Usoke Homes in Kampala or at the Entebbe International Airport after breakfast, a short briefing and transfer from the western part of Uganda to the capital city of East African Primates in Kibale National Park. Have a stop over at the equator, an imaginary line that divides the earth into two hemispheres and takes as many photos as possible, and another stop will be in Mbarara for a lunch break.

After lunch proceed with the journey, arriving in the evening at the park. Check in at a booked lodge of your choice for relaxation and a later dinner plus overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Luxury, Papaya Lake lodge, Ndali lodge. Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Moderate), Kibale Forest camp (Budget). Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Full Day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

 Day 2 of 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi, you will wake up to a very early heavy breakfast and meet with the guide driver carrying your picnic lunch box and head to the park headquarters to start your full day of Chimpanzee trekking.

Chimpanzee Habituation is way different from chimpanzee trekking. In this activity you will accompany researchers in the forest to teach chimpanzees on how to behave during human presence, you will spend a lot of time with chimpanzees with their nature home. A picnic lunch with be provided at a protected area and continue with the habituation in the forest where you will spot bird species, elephants and other wild creatures may be spotted during the habituation. Later return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Accommodation Options: Luxury, Papaya Lake lodge, Ndali lodge. Chimpanzee Forest Guest, Turaco Treetops Lodge (Moderate), Kibale Forest camp (Budget). Meal Plan; Full board

5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi is one of the satisfying safari in Uganda one can encounter, it will take you to Kibale National Park,

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

On the third day of your 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi, bid your goodbyes to the homes of primates and head to the home of Gorillas. After breakfast, carry your luggage and drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you might spot a number of wildlife and en-route to Bwindi. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge of your choice and have lunch served.

After lunch go for a community tour in the Batwa community, you will get a chance to learn more about their culture through storytelling, music and local dances among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and night stay.

Accommodation: Rushaga gorilla camp, Ichumbi gorilla lodge, Gorilla safari lodge, Exclusive luxury clouds mountain gorilla lodge, Bakiga Lodge. Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi

Day 4 of 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi, nothing beats an encounter with gorillas in their natural home, waking up very early for breakfast and then driving to the park headquarters for briefing on the dos and don’ts while in the forest. Start your search for these endangered species which might take 4-8 hours and on meeting them, you will be allocated an hour to spend with these species in their natural environment and watch them eat, play, breast feed, communicate, commute and more, take as many photos as possible with non-flashlight cameras. After the trek you will be rewarded with trekking certificates and return to the lodge for a lunch break.

After lunch, head to lake Bunyonyi for a boat cruise on Africa’s second deepest lake where you will spot a number of bird spices and visit some of its 29-island including the historical punishment island.  After sunset, return to the lodge for dinner and a night’s rest.

Accommodation Options: Luxury; Bunyonyi resort, Arcadia Cottage, Lake Chahafi Resort. Mid-range: Bunyonyi Overland Resort, Keije Resort Bunyonyi, Paradise Eco-Hub. Budget: Crater Bay Cottages, Buyoona Amagara, Bushara Island Camp. Meal Plan: Full Board.

5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi is one of the satisfying safari in Uganda one can encounter, it will take you to Kibale National Park,

Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala

You will wake up from your sleep as a baby and have a relaxed morning breakfast as you enjoy the lodge’s environment. You will back you bugs and bid good bye to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and retreat back to Kampala, a stopover at Ndere cultural center as you see where drums are locally made, grab a gift from your loved ones from the craft shop, lunch will be served and en-route to Kampala or at Entebbe International Airport.

Price Includes of 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi

  • Gorilla Trekking Permits
  • Chimpanzee trekking permits
  • Visiting the Bigodi wetlands Sanctuary
  • Park entrance fee
  • Driver/Guide fees
  • Transportation in a safari vehicle
  • On board accommodation
  • Meals and bottled water
  • Airport transfers

Price Excludes of 5 days gorilla trekking chimpanzee habituation and lake bunyonyi

  • Personal expenses
  • Airplane tickets
  • Visas
  • Accommodation before and after safari
  • Tips
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