Overview
This trip offers an opportunity to trek twice to see the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda and also trek to see the chimps and other primates in Kibale.
Day 1:
Arrive at the airport, met and transferred to Kampala. Overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel. Bed and breakfast TRANSIT TIME 45 minutes.
Day 2:
Head west after breakfast through Mubende arriving in Fort Portal for lunch. Later proceed to enjoy an afternoon guided walk in the vanilla plantation, walk around the crater lake/birding (at Ndali lodge) or a crater lake rim walk/cultural village walk (at Kyaninga Lodge) – all activities at no extra costs. Dinner and overnight at the Ndali Lodge (or Kyaninga Lodge). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner TRANSIT TIME 6 HOURS
Day 3:
Morning breakfast, later start a half day search of the cheeky chimpanzees in the forest, also look out for the Red Colobus (an endemic species only found in this forest in Uganda). Other primates include the Chimpanzee, Grey Cheeked Mangabey and others. In the afternoon, take a swamp walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary for a closer to nature encounter. Return to Ndali Lodge (or Kyaninga Lodge). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4:
Breakfast, later travel to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with picnic lunches (TRANSIT TIME 6 HOURS). Drive through the Ishasha Plains the area famous for its tree climbing Lions. Arrive at Buhoma the Gorilla Staging area where dinner and overnight is at Buhoma Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5:
Gorilla trekking starts after breakfast. The rangers and trackers through the thick and steep vegetation track the Gorillas. After viewing the gorillas, have your picnic lunch and return to Buhoma Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner TREKKING TIME 30 Minutes – 8 HOURS
Day 6:
Second day of Gorilla trekking. This time to a different group of Mountain Gorillas. Return to the first Class Service of the Camp for Cocktails, wines, Beers and Soda at the viewing deck overlooking the forest. Dinnerand overnight at Buhoma Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner TREKKING TIME 30Minutes – 8 HOURS
Day 7:
Take a scenic drive to Kampala, through the mountainous area of Kigezi and the Ankole area with its Long Horned cattle before arriving Kampala in the evening. Overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel. Breakfast and Lunch TRANSIT TIME 9 – 10 HOURS
Day 8:
Breakfast at the Hotel before airport transfer for departure to Entebbe Airport.
Please note that once you confirm the itinerary, the Gorilla Permits are non-refundable and non – changeable. Correct passport details including passport numbers are required to issue permits.
Price does not include gorilla trekking permits, which are U$600 per person, per trek in Uganda or chimp permits which are U$150 per person.
Cost Includes
Transfers, Domestic scheduled flights with airport fees and taxes, Transport in 4×4 vehicle with an English speaking driver – guide, Meals and accommodation as specified, All park fees and government taxes, Gorilla Permits (which are indicated separately above), Chimp permits (cost above), Activities as indicated
Cost Excludes:
Visas and international flights, International airport taxes (clients pay direct if not included on the ticket). Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips and porterage,Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance, Telephone bills, laundry and any items of a personal nature unless indicated, Any other item(s) not in the inclusion list above