“Discover the beauty of Gorillas and Chimps”
5 Days Gorilla and Chimps Safari in Uganda
Mweya Safari Lodge
Exciting Uganda Safaris
Join Buyaga Safaris for a trip of a lifetime trekking gorilla and chimps that will enrich your animal spirit. Packed with interesting activities, this safari trip will keep you busy and excited throughout the whole journey. Packed with excitement, you will get it all on this trip of a lifetime!
Key information
- Starting and ending point: Kampala
- Park entrance and ranger fees are included.
Highlights
- Game drive
- Gorilla and chimp trekking
- Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
- Stay in Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimps trekking in Kalinzu Forest
- Daily meals as per itinerary
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Advanced
Styles
4 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation
During this safari holiday, you will stay in various accommodation in a shared double room. On day one and two, you will stay at Mweya Safari Lodge, on day three, you will stay at Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge, and on day four, you will stay at Birds Nest Lodge.
Accommodation is based on a twin or double-bedded room, tent, or banda, with a private bathroom where possible. Single rooms may be available with the payment of a supplement fee but availability cannot always be guaranteed.
Program
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meet your safari guide and drive out of Kampala in the morning for the start of your gorillas and chimps’ safari. Make a stop at the equator to get the experience of standing with one foot on either side of the southern and northern hemisphere.
Continue on to the town of Mbarara for lunch before the final part of the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Then, have a relaxed evening enjoying the view from the lodge. You will stay overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge.
Day 2: Chimps trekking in Kalinzu Forest and boat-cruise
In the morning, your guide will take you to Kalinzu Forest for you chimps trekking experience. You will have a walk in the beautiful jungle and a meeting with the chimps ahead of you. When you get back from the trek, your guide will take you to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, it is time for the boat-cruise on Kazinga Channel. This two-hour boat ride lets you look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds by the shores. You will stay overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge.
-Day 3: Tree-climbing lions and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Set off for the Ishasha part of Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast. Ishasha is known for tree-climbing lions and the game-drive here lets you look for them as well as see topis and buffaloes. After the game drive, you will continue the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home of the mountain gorillas. You will stay overnight at Bakiga Lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking day
Your guide will take you to the starting point of the gorilla trekking in the morning and you will set off on your adventure. The trek takes you through the jungle up to the point where the gorillas are and you get to spend one hour with them.
When you are back from the gorilla trekking, your guide will take you to the stunningly beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. You will stay overnight at BirdNest Bunyonyi.
Day 5: Transfer to Kampala
After breakfast, you will start the journey back to Kampala. Make a stopover along the way for lunch in Mbarara or Masaka depending on time. You have now reached the end of your gorilla and chimps safari and your guide drops you in Kampala Airport or Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Included excursions
Transport
Accommodation
Food and drinks
Permits
Taxes and other fees
Location
This safari holiday will take place in various locations in Uganda. You will visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Food
All food and drinks will be provided.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Park entrance and ranger fees
- 1 exciting game drive
- Gorilla and chimp trekking
- Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
- English speaking our guide and driver
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily meals as per itinerary
- Airport transfers where applicable
- Ground transportation
- Bottled mineral water in vehicle
What's not included
- Airfare
- Visa and passports
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks other than the mineral water provided in the vehicle
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal nature
How to get there
Recommended Airports
EBB
Entebbe International Airport
283 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kampala Airport (KLA) or Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Airport: Entebbe International Airport
Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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