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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Uganda Gorilla Tour and Chimpanzee Safari

4-Day Uganda Gorilla Tour and Chimpanzee Safari from Rwanda

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Day 2-3 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
End Kigali (Day 4)

Overview

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Pick Up from Kigali and Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

On this day, our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will be picked up from your hotel to start the 7-hour drive to Kibale. You will drive through the beautiful landscapes and hills of Rwanda before you cross through the Katuna border. You will have to stop at the border for immigration. After the border, you will drive for two hours and stop in Mbarara city for lunch.

Meal Plans

Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Kibale National Park
Day 2 Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National ParK

On this day, you will have an early morning breakfast pack up your bags, and drive to Kanyanchu Visitors Information Center for a general briefing about chimpanzee tracking. After the briefing, you will be split into small groups and allocated a guide who will take you to and from the forest. After the activity, you will have lunch and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Impenetrable national Park
Day 3 Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On day three, you will have morning breakfast at 6:30 am and drive to the park headquarters at 7:00 am. After reaching the park headquarters, you will join other tourists for a general briefing. You will be briefed about the dos and don'ts of mountain gorillas. Afterward, you'll be split into small groups of 8 people per group. You will be allocated a ranger guide who will take you to and from the forest. Kindly note that the trek may be short, medium, or long. After gorilla tracking, you will drive back to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Meal Plans

Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Bwindi Impenetrable national Park
Day 4 Transfer back to Kigali

You will have a morning breakfast and drive back to Kigali through the Katuna border for drop-off.

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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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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