If you love to see chimpanzees, golden monkeys and gorillas in Uganda, this is the best package for you. It will take to Kibale forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. On arrival our driver will pick you from Entebbe airport and drop you at a hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.
Day 1: Kampala – Kibale National Park
Early in the morning you start the drive from Kampala to Kibale forest National Park. You enjoy the drive via Kampala – Mubende – Fort portal highway. You will arrive in time for lunch. Check in at the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening you can have a walk in Bigodi wetland.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Early in the morning after breakfast you transfer to Kanywanchu tourism center for briefing. After you start the journey to the jungle to search for the chimpanzee primates. These animals are very active, tourists are required to maintain their voices at low tone. Once you locate them, you be in their presence for a period of one hour.
Day 3: Kibale – Mgahinga National Park
After great moments in Kibale you transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The drive takes about 6-7 hours. It rewards you with breathtaking views of picturesque landscapes, escarpments, terraced hills and more.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga
Have the early morning breakfast. After drive to the starting point where you will be briefed by the park officials about how to behave in the jungles.
You are divided into groups of 8 people. Each gorilla family is allowed to be visited by one group of eight people per day. After briefing, you head to the Jungle following the permanently established routes in search of these apes.
When you locate these apes in the Jungles you are allowed to stay in their presence for only one hour while seeing them playing, feeding, laughing plus taking photos and videos of them. After the one hour session you return to the Park offices.
Day 5: Golden monkey tracking
On this day you visit the golden monkeys in the Jungles. These primates are mostly found in the mountainous bamboo forested areas. Therefore you have to be physically fit. It starts with a briefing at the park offices.
After you start the journey to the jungle and search for these animals. When you locate them, a period of one hour is allowed for you to see them as they carry out various activities. After you return to the lodge.
Day 6: Mgahinga – Drive back to Kampala
Early in the morning you start the drive from Mgahinga back to Kampala for your return flight or overnight stay.
This package includes:
- Airport pick & Drop
- Gorilla Permit at 700 USD per person
- Golden monkey tracking
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Ground transport
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Mineral Water
It Excludes
- Air ticket & Visa
- Laundry
- Tips given to staff
- Luxury Drinks
- Extra activities not included in the itinerary