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This safari takes you to Bwindi and Kibale National Park, two of the most popular parks in Uganda where you can see various wildlife and breathtaking sceneries. The highlight of this trip includes Gorilla tracking
Included and Excluded
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
- Sleeping Bag
Highlights of the Tour
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park.
- Scenic drives through Uganda’s stunning landscapes.
- Optional cultural encounters with local communities.
- Rich birdlife and forest wildlife experiences.
Itinerary
After picking you up, we drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. We make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Lunch break is at Regency Hotel or Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Bwindi National Park. This is a lush highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and birds, valleys, hills and swamps filled with papyrus. You can also spend your afternoon having a walk around the village and see the local communities living around the park.
Have an early breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Tracking may take between 2 to 6 hours but its well worth the effort.
After breakfast, we drive for Kibale national park via kabale and have lunch on the way arriving late afternoon for relaxation. Kibale National Park harbours the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. It is an extensive National Park, protecting a large block of rainforest that offers some excellent forest for bird watching. Birds and primates combined with easy access, a good infrastructure and a variety of interesting activities make this forest ideal for primate watching safaris to Uganda. Many of the facilities are community based, thus providing the local community with the necessary revenue to keep their interest focused on the long-term protection of the area.
After breakfast, we go to the forest for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning and spend half day searching for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest. The guide will provide detailed explanations about the forest’s fauna and flora, ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in close quarters. After lunch, we visit to Bigodi swamp for another beautiful encounter with a rich flora and fauna.
Relax in the morning and we drive back to kampala via fortportal afterwards with lunch en route. We arrive in Kampala early in the evening and guests can decide which activity they want to take such as city tour and shopping.
We pick you up and drop off at the airport.
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Frequently Asked & Question
The main highlight of this safari is primate encounters, including gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park. In addition to primates, the itinerary allows for scenic drives through Uganda’s lush landscapes, offering a combination of wildlife viewing, forest exploration, and cultural experiences with local communities.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi involves walking through dense highland rainforest, sometimes on steep or muddy trails. The level of difficulty varies depending on the location of the gorilla family assigned to you. While it can be moderately challenging, guides provide support throughout, and porters are available to assist with luggage or personal items.
Accommodation is provided in comfortable lodges or camps within or near Bwindi and Kibale National Parks. The lodges offer clean rooms, meals, and basic amenities, while camps provide tents with proper bedding and facilities. Staying close to the parks maximizes time for wildlife viewing and allows you to immerse yourself in the forest environment.
Yes. Both Bwindi and Kibale are rich in biodiversity. Bwindi is home to other primates, a variety of bird species, and small forest mammals, while Kibale offers forest wildlife, including monkeys and abundant birdlife. Optional cultural visits also allow you to interact with local communities and learn about traditional lifestyles.
This safari is suitable for families with older children, wildlife enthusiasts, and first-time visitors seeking a compact but immersive experience. While some trekking is required, the itinerary balances activity with relaxation and travel, ensuring participants of normal physical fitness can enjoy Uganda’s wildlife and scenery comfortably.
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