This is our 4 Days Gorilla tour that includes a visit to the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and a special visit to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Have the opportunity for a Chimpanzee viewing at the Ngamba Island Sanctuary for the afternoon feeding of the Chimpanzees from the visitors platform area along the edge of the sanctuary fence, hear an informative talk by sanctuary staff. For the next day’s ready for a gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi. You can choose to opt for a Gorilla habituation experience from gorilla trekking and we will plan this diligently for you.
Take a mix of visit the Chimpanzee Island and the Gorillas in Bwindi, providing a full excitement on your African safari choice. We are more than ready to meet and exceed your Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari expectations given the opportunity to serve you during your visit to Uganda. BOOK NOW
Chimpanzees at Ngamba Island
Day 1: Kampala -Half day Visit Ngamba Chimpanzee Island
Today you after your morning breakfast ready for transfer to Entebbe mainland to aboard a speed boat to Ngamba Island. The Island is a chimpanzee sanctuary managed by the Jane Goodall Institute. You will view an afternoon feeding of the chimpanzees from the visitors platform area along the edge of the sanctuary fence, hear an informative talk by sanctuary staff, orphaned and injured chimps are taken care of from this place and look after them, most especially those that are infants and cannot take care of themselves. A round tour of the Island is a must with lunch at the Sanctuary. Thereafter return by speed boat to the mainland and be transferred to Kampala. Overnight and meals at Serena Kampala Hotel (High end) or Cassia Lodge (Mid range) or Forest Cottages Kampala (Budget end) for an overnight and dinner. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Day 2: Kampala –Bwindi (Travel Time +8hrs)
Our guide/driver picks you at 7:00 am from your hotel or place of residence in Kampala. Drive to Mbarara (283km from Kampala) via Masaka. Make a first stop over at Equator crossing for snacks and photography. Proceed with a visit to Igongo Cultural village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Bwindi Forest National Park.. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at either Bwindi Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Gorilla Safari Lodge (high end lodge) or Sliver back Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Mid range) or Buhoma community Bandas/Wagtail Eco Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Begin the day with breakfast 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. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Dinner and overnight stay at either Bwindi Lodge/Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Gorilla Safari Lodge (high end lodge) or Sliver back Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Mid range) or Buhoma community Bandas/Wagtail Eco Camp (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Bwindi-Kampala (Travel Time +8hrs)
After your morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala using Kasese-Fort Portal road via Queen Elizabeth National Park for enroute game viewing if you lucky you may spot the Elephants, Antelopes and the Warthogs. A stop over at the Equator line in Kasese with lunch enroute. Enjoy the winding scenery of the foot hills of Mt. Rwenzori National Park in Fort Portal and later be transferred back to Kampala or Entebbe Meal Plan B-L End of Service
Note: You can choose to Fly from Bwindi within 2 hrs at additional fee of US$ 270.00 per person
The 4 days gorilla tour package includes
- Airport Transfers
- Ngamba Island Visit
- Transportation by 4 WD safari van, Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- The costs also cover the services of English speaking driver/guide
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
- Park entrance fees
- One gorilla permit per person
- Community visit
- Ranger fees
- Lots of fun in the African Sun
- Fuel plus all activities while on the tour as will be detailed in your itinerary.
Excluded in the 4 Days Gorilla Tour & Visit to Ngamba Island are:
Local and international flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.