5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda Safari

After an early breakfast, begin your journey southwest towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The drive takes you through changing landscapes, rural communities and agricultural areas as you move from central Uganda towards the highlands of southwestern Uganda.
Make a stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and a short break. You can also explore the nearby craft shops and souvenir stalls before continuing the journey.
Proceed towards Mbarara, where you will have lunch before continuing towards the Kigezi Highlands.
As you approach Bwindi, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic, with rolling green hills, cultivated slopes, banana plantations and winding mountain roads.
Continue to your selected Bwindi sector and arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or evening.
Check in, relax and prepare for the following day's gorilla trekking adventure.
Dinner and overnight at:
Luxury Accommodation: Mahogany Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge
Midrange Accommodation: Gorilla Resort Bwindi / Gorilla Safari Lodge / Lake Mutanda Resort / Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp / Gorilla Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Wake up early and have breakfast before preparing for the highlight of the safari — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Your safari guide will transfer you to the appropriate park briefing point, where you will meet the ranger guides and receive important information about gorilla trekking, forest safety and responsible wildlife viewing.
After the briefing, begin your trek through the dense Bwindi rainforest.
The duration of the trek varies depending on the location and movement of the gorilla family, terrain and weather conditions. The trails can be steep, muddy and physically demanding, but the experience of finally locating the gorillas makes the effort worthwhile.
As you move through the forest, your ranger guide will explain the ecology of Bwindi and help you understand signs of gorilla activity.
When the gorilla family is located, enjoy the permitted viewing period observing these remarkable great apes in their natural environment.
You may see a dominant silverback, females caring for young ones, juveniles playing and climbing through the vegetation, and other members of the family feeding, resting and moving through the forest.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon or evening, depending on the duration of your trek, participate in a community and cultural experience around Bwindi.
A Batwa cultural experience provides an opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of people with longstanding connections to the forest. You may learn about traditional forest knowledge, medicinal plants, food gathering, crafts, music and dance.
Depending on the community experience selected, you may also observe traditional skills such as blacksmithing or local brewing.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and begin your journey towards Kibale Forest National Park.
The drive takes you through western Uganda, with opportunities to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Albertine Rift and the Fort Portal region.
As you approach Fort Portal, you may enjoy views towards the Rwenzori Mountains, famously known as the Mountains of the Moon.
Have lunch in Fort Portal before continuing towards Kibale.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk.
Bigodi is an important community-based wetland conservation area and is particularly popular with birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
As you walk along the trails, look out for colourful forest and wetland birds, primates, butterflies and other wildlife. Among the bird species that may be encountered are the Great Blue Turaco, Rwenzori Turaco, Narina Trogon, bulbuls and other Albertine Rift forest species.
The walk also provides an opportunity to learn about local conservation efforts and community livelihoods surrounding the Kibale ecosystem.
After the walk, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Luxury Accommodation: Ndali Lodge / Primate Lodge / Kyaninga Lodge
Midrange Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Crater Safari Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Rwenzori Travellers Inn / Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Meal Plan: Full Board

Wake up early and have breakfast before heading to the Kibale Forest National Park briefing point for your chimpanzee tracking experience.
The activity begins with a briefing from the ranger guides, who will explain the trekking procedures, forest safety and responsible chimpanzee viewing.
Enter the tropical forest and begin searching for habituated chimpanzees.
As you walk through the forest, you may encounter several other primate species, including grey-cheeked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and other forest primates.
Your guide and ranger will explain the behaviour and ecology of the animals and introduce you to the plants, insects and butterflies encountered along the trail.
Chimpanzees are highly active animals and may move through the forest canopy or along the forest floor. Once they are located, you will have the permitted viewing period to observe their behaviour and take photographs.
After completing the trek, return to the lodge for lunch.
Begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Depending on traffic and road conditions, you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening.
Your female safari guide will drop you off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Your 5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda Safari comes to an end with memories of Uganda's mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tropical forests, cultural experiences and spectacular western Uganda landscapes.