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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Uganda Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu Forest

4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu Forest

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Day 3 Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth National Park)
Day 4 Kalinzu FR (Chimps)
End Kigali (Day 4)

Overview

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Our representative will pick you up in Kigali between 7am & 11am and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Kyanika border post. The drive continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey should take 5 hours. Arriving at Bwindi early in the afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as the Coffee Making Experience, Canoeing at Lake Mutanda, and the Batwa Cultural Tour.

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2 Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the briefing and cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. At this point, you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that other visitors will join you. The gorilla trek can take a few hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.

Note: Depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits, we might suggest trekking the gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda. You will arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. After arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga channel boat trip for an afternoon of game viewing. There is a chance to see many hippos, elephants, buffalos, and rare birds. After the boat experience, drive to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

We will drive to Kalinzu Forest Reserve immediately after breakfast to experience trekking the chimpanzees in their forest home. Kalinzu Forest Reserve is a haven for trekking chimps in Uganda. Given the proximity of the forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest is a recommended chimp trekking area when visiting western Uganda. Visitors to Kalinzu Forest have more than a 50% chance of encountering the chimps. If you are lucky on the Kalinzu trek, you might meet other species of monkeys. These include the Colobus monkey, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkey. We will transfer to Kigali immediately after the chimpanzee trek. The drive from Kalinzu Forest to Kigali is estimated at 6rs.

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

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)

Exclusions

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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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