Pick and Transfer Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Pick Up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Pick Up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Kigali International Airport in Kigali. Meet your professional safari guide and begin the scenic drive through Rwanda's rolling hills toward the Uganda border.

After completing immigration formalities, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy beautiful views of terraced hillsides, local villages, and lush countryside before arriving at your lodge in the evening.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by park rangers. You will be assigned a habituated gorilla family and receive guidelines for the trekking experience.

Venture into the dense rainforest in search of mountain gorillas. The trek may take between 2 and 8 hours depending on the gorillas' location. Along the way, enjoy sightings of birds, monkeys, and unique forest vegetation.

Upon finding the gorillas, spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, play, groom, and interact in their natural environment. After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Kibale National Park. The journey takes you through Uganda's beautiful countryside, featuring tea plantations, crater lakes, and scenic hills.

Arrive in the Kibale area in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy a nature walk around the lodge or simply relax while preparing for the chimpanzee tracking adventure the following day.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, proceed to the visitor center for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale National Park.

Follow experienced guides through the forest as you search for habituated chimpanzees. Once located, spend time observing these intelligent primates as they feed, communicate, swing through the trees, and interact with one another. Kibale is also home to several other primate species, making the trek a rewarding wildlife experience.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the famous Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-managed wetland is rich in birdlife and offers opportunities to spot monkeys and other wildlife.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Return to Entebbe

Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin the journey back to Entebbe. Enjoy scenic views of western Uganda and beautiful countryside along the way.

Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon or evening and transfer to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable primate safari.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Pick and Transfer Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.