3-Day Uganda Gorillas and Chimps Trek at Kalinzu Forest

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer From Kigali to Queen Elizabeth National Park

We will pick you up from your booked hotel in Kigali at 7:00 AM and drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The scenic drive to Uganda will go through western Rwanda via the Gatuna-Kigali highway. We will cross over into Uganda via the Gatuna/Katuna border post. The trip continues through the nearby town of Kabale, a small town nestled amid lush greenery at the foot of the Kigezi Highlands and the hills adjacent to Lake Bunyonyi.

We will wind through the mountain roads through the towns of Ntugamo, Ishaka, and Bushenyi to our final destination - Queen Elizabeth National Park - arriving early afternoon. Spend the afternoon wildlife viewing along the Kazinga Channel, where you can see hippos, elephants, buffalo, and rare birds. After the Kazinga Channel boat trip, we drive to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kalinzu Forest Chimp Trek and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to the Kalinzu Forest to trek the chimpanzees in their forest home. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other species of monkeys in the Kalinzu Forest. These include the colobus monkey, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkey. Kalinzu Forest Reserve is a haven for trekking chimps in Uganda. Given Kalinzu Forest’s proximity to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest is a recommended area to trek chimpanzees, especially for clients who want to fit chimp trekking into a short gorilla trek. After the Kalinzu chimp trekking, we will drive to Bwindi National Park via the Ishaka-Kabale road. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi National Park.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park and Transfer to Kigali

Today is the main event - our Uganda gorilla trek! You will embark on a full-day adventure to track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park. The trek will begin with a short briefing on the rules of gorilla trekking to ensure guests’ safety and the protection of these animals in their natural habitat.

You will then start the trek into the Bwindi Forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park. This is a true adventure; part of the excitement is finding the gorillas. Follow the guides as they make paths through the thick vegetation until the special moment you encounter these majestic creatures. It is a truly unique experience and will surely be one of the standout moments of your trip. After the gorilla trek, drive to Kigali for about 5 hours. We will drop you off at a hotel in Kigali.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.