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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Commencing your day with a satisfying breakfast at your Entebbe hotel or following an early-morning pickup from the airport, our experienced tour guide will be there to greet you. A brief yet insightful city tour will set the stage for your remarkable journey to the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
As far as names go, there are few that evoke the essence of Africa as vividly as the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi. Picture vast expanses of steep mountains enveloped in dense, humid jungle, and you're on the right track. Spanning an impressive 331 square kilometers, this World Heritage-listed sanctuary, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is one of the continent's oldest ecosystems. It has withstood the test of time, persevering through the last Ice Age when many other forests on the continent disappeared into history.
Upon your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the lodge, where you can unwind and savor the breathtaking vistas of the sprawling forest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale & Sunset Boat Cruise
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale & Sunset Boat Cruise
Start your day with a delicious breakfast, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventures ahead. Grab your packed lunch and make your way to the nearby park headquarters, just a stone's throw away. Here, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing, be assigned to your respective Gorilla groups, and then trek into the forest. The duration of your trek through Bwindi can vary, spanning from 2 to 8 hours, contingent upon the Gorillas' movements.
Upon locating them, you'll spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing the gorillas. Following the trek, savor a well-deserved lunch and receive your official Gorilla trekking certificate. Later, meet your guide and proceed to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale.
As the day draws to a close, embark on a 1 to 2-hour sunset boat cruise, which will take you to Akampene Island, famously known as Punishment Island. Steeped in history, this tiny island once served as a traditional means of punishing unmarried pregnant women in the Lake Bunyonyi region.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Swamp Walk
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale National Park, encompassing an expansive 795 square kilometers, boasts a lush tropical rain-forest and is renowned for having the highest concentration of primates in Africa. It has earned international acclaim for offering one of the premier opportunities worldwide to track wild chimpanzees, as distinct groups have become habituated to human interaction. The park's rich biodiversity also extends to its primate population, encompassing a total of 13 species, among which the rare red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys stand out.
In the evening, you will visit Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Bigodi was established by a local development organization to protect the 4-sq-km Magombe Swamp that's home to around 200 species of birds. It's also good for spotting butterflies and primates, with eight different species here, including grey-cheeked mangabey. After this swamp walk, you will return to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking, Transfer to Entebbe & Departure
Chimpanzee Trekking, Transfer to Entebbe & Departure
Start your day with a steaming cup of coffee or tea before making your way to the park headquarters. There, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing on the rules and regulations governing chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Following this, join the ranger guides for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience deep within the forest. While on the trail, the guides will impart knowledge about the various tree species that thrive in Kibale Forest as you listen for the distinctive calls of these elusive primates.
In addition to the chimpanzees, the area offers opportunities to encounter a variety of other primates, such as golden monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and pottos. You might see some of these. Afterward, you will transfer to Entebbe International Airport for drop off. This marks the end of your trip.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
