5 days Uganda Safari | Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking & Wildlife Safari
5 Days Uganda safari: Book a 5 days Uganda safari to Kibale forest National Park for Chimpanzee tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing on game drives and boat cruise and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Mountain gorilla Trekking.
This 5 days Uganda safari starts from from Kampala/Entebbe offering a glimpse of the intelligent Chimpanzees, Numerous wildlife and Mountain Gorillas in their natural homes of Uganda’s popular National Parks of Kibale national Park, Queen Elizabeth national Park & Bwindi Forest national Park.
All-Inclusive. Your 5 days Uganda safari adventure includes; all park entrance fees, Gorilla trekking permit @ 700 per person, chimpanzee tracking permit at $200 per person, Game drives, boat cruise, all ground transportation to the National Parks, an English speaking guide or any other language(if requested), accommodations and meals as per the Itinerary.
Detailed Itinerary of the 5 days Uganda Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Kibale National Park From Kampala
This 5 days Uganda gorilla Safari departs from Kampala after breakfast on day 1. Our diver guide will transfer you to kibale National Park, driving through the papyrus swamps and dense jungles of the Nile Delta area.
Reaching Kibale National Park in Western Uganda, at the edge of the Rwenzori mountains, we proceed for a guided nature walk in the afternoon at the bigodi swamp. We will also explore the crater lakes of the national park as well as the local culture.
Dinner and an overnight at your accommodation of preference
Day 2: Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking & Queen Elizabeth National – Uganda
Our day 2 of the 5 days Uganda gorilla safari kick starts with an early morning breakfast then to Kibale national park headquarters- Kanyanchu visitors center for briefing about the do’s and don’ts for chimpanzee trekking and tracking. The ranger guide will then allocate you in a group, after then you will head off on foot to track the chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, home to an impressive more than 1500 chimpanzees.
The thick forest of Kibale national Park are considered the best place to view chimpanzees in Africa. The guided walk offers a great opportunity to learn more about chimpanzees and other primates, besides the various mammals of the jungle.
On Finding them, you will be allowed to interact with them for a maximum time of 1 hour, and then get back to the headquarters for certificates
The chimpanzees are often found feeding on fig tree fruits in the national park and have been habituated to humans. Kibale National Park spans a total area of 795 km² of mostly equatorial rainforest terrain. This national park is home to different forest wildlife species, with chimpanzees boasting one of the highest population of primates in the world. The 13 primate species include the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, red-tailed and blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey and bushbabies.
After your Chimpanzee tracking, Proceed for lunch at the lodge, and later on travel south to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in the sights and looking out for animals as you transfer. In the afternoon we embark on a two-hour boat ride on the Kazinga Channel, getting up close to hippos, buffalos and other wildlife. The boat trip offers wonderful bird watching opportunities, as well as the chance to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos among others. The banks of the channel are home to a rich variety of birds, like the Pink-backed Pelicans, Pied and Malachite Kingfishers and Saddle billed Stork.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most famous protected area and covers approximately 1978 km². The park is strategically located on the rift valley floor between Lake Edward and Lake George flanked by towering mountains in the distance. The varied habitats within Queen Elizabeth National Park host 95 mammal and 612 bird species.
Enjoy dinner at the accommodation near Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi Forest – Uganda
Wake up early for a cup of hot coffee on an early morning drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and head for a morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile.
Wildlife sightings include elephants, lions, buffalo, Ugandan kob, waterbuck, warthogs and many birds. Next our journey leads us along the magnificent craters of the western Rift Valley escarpment and the Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will be driven through the Isasha sector, looking out for wildlife, especially the tree climbing lions found in this southern part of the National Park.
Following our rewarding, game drive, we will travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, reaching the park in the evening. Bwindi National Park is a natural habitat to the endangered Mountain Gorillas, along with a wealthy diversity of wild animals and plants. Inhabitants include other primate species, such as the blue and red tailed monkeys.
Enjoy Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest – Uganda
On this 4th day of the 5 days Uganda safari tour, you will head for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of trekking mountain gorillas in the wild. The day starts with an early morning breakfast, after then proceed to park headquarters for briefing about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking.
With a ranger guide, you will head off into the thick forest of Bwindi National Forest, to search for the mountain gorillas, the major highlight of visiting Uganda. This gorilla walk can take up to 8 hours, depending on the gorilla group, how far they may have moved, and the group’s degree of fitness.
The scenic trek through the Bwindi forest takes us in search of a group of gorillas assigned to you. On finding them, you will spend at most 1 hour with them as you watch them feed and interact with each other.
Return to park quarters to pick your gorilla trekking certificate. Each gorilla encounter is unique, offering its own rewards. We generally get up close to the adult gorillas to watch them feeding, grooming and resting, as well as witnessing the young gorillas at play.
In the afternoon you will proceed to explore a local community on foot, to gain insight into their ways of living, support this local initiative. After our walk in Buhoma village head for a drink as you recollect the unforgettable adventures with the Mountain Gorillas. Then it is time to relax and recuperate at our accommodation enjoying the peaceful setting in nature.
Day 5: Bwindi to Kampala or Entebbe – Uganda
oFinnaly we come to the end of the 5 days Uganda safari by having early breakfast, and later on depart for Kampala. You will stop over for a lunch break at Igongo Cultural Village en route, where you learn about the Bahima and Ankole cultures of Uganda, glimpsing the history of these interesting people.
Along the way stop at the equator for photography. Proceed to Kampala/Entebbe to catch up with your evening flight, bringing this Uganda Gorilla Safari to a close.
PRICE INCLUDES
Gorilla Tracking permits
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Bottled Water
English Speaking Guide
Park Entrance Fees
All Activities Mentioned
All Accommodations
Lunches Enroute
PRICE EXCLUDES
International flight fare
Entry Visas
Laundry services
Tips
Alcoholic Drinks
Any other optional activities.
What to pack for a 5 days Uganda Safari
Rain jacket is important as the rains in this part is unpredictable.
Light clothes
A Torch is for safety purposes
Sunglasses to protect direct sun rays
A Zoom lens Camera for photographs
A good insect repellent to keep off persistent insects
Hiking boots for the hike
Other activities that can be done in the 2 parks
Note That:
We can custom tailor the cost of your safari, depending on your travel season, the number of travelers in your group, and your pick up accommodation.
Depending on your style or travel budget, select from economy, comfort or luxury safari lodges, tented camps.
please know that whatever level of accommodation you choose, your confirmed safari adventure with us will always be at our highest expectations.
