This 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla and chimpanzee safari tours takes tourists to the home of gorilla Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. This uganda gorilla trekking safari starts with an excursion to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary; a place run by the Jane Goodall Institute, home to orphaned Chimps for chimpanzee viewing session from the visitor’s platform, Ngamba Island caters and gives hope to rescued chimpanzees. Our 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla safari tours & Ngamba Chimps further takes you to trek gorillas in the primeval forest of Bwindi. Bwindi has 10 habituated gorilla families under different gorilla sections. Book Now
Day 1: Entebbe- Ngamba Island for chimp viewing
You will be picked from your hotel in Entebbe after your breakfast by our company guide to start your Uganda safari tours and from Wildlife Education center for a boat cruise to Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary; home to the orphaned chimpanzees. Arrive in time to catch up with their lunch hour as they respond to the call of the bell and gather near the fence to be fed on fruits. You will also take a walk to the laboratories as well as the theaters where the sick chimps are treated. After your lunch, return to the mainland for an overnight stay at Sheraton Hotel Kampala (High end) City Blue Hotel Kampala (Mid range) & Forest Cottages Kampala (Budget facility) Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Kampala -Bwindi Forest national park
Depart from Kampala at 7:00 am and head towards south western Uganda. A brief stop at the Equator allows time for photographs and refreshments as well as a visit to the craft shops. The journey affords views from the vehicle of the long horned Ankole cattle, in Mbarara, the rolling hills, terraced landscapes and the beautiful panorama of Kabale. We have a lunch break en route in Mbarara with an option of visiting the Igongo cultural center to experience the Ankole culture. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable park and arrive late evening. Overnight and dinner at mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Silverback Lodge/Engagi Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Buhoma Community Bandas (budget facility) Meal plan (HB)
Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes – 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas as you hike up and down slippery slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. This strenuous quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought after creatures-the mountain gorilla. After a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. Time permitting in the afternoon ready for a village foot safari to meet and interact with the local communities that live around Bwindi Forest. Overnight and dinner at mahogany Springs/Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Silverback Lodge/Engagi Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Buhoma Community Bandas (budget facility) Meal plan (FB)
Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla Forest – Kampala /Entebbe Out
After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara through the magnificent scenery of Kabale, with your lunch en route. Later drive back to Kampala, arriving in the evening to transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight back home. Meal plan HB.
This marks the end of your Uganda gorilla trekking safari and ngamba chimps package.
Included in 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla and chimpanzee safari tours package
Ngamba Island Excursion
Boat transfers to Ngamba Island
One Gorilla Permit per person
Community visit
Park Ranger Fees
Relevant Government Taxes
Full Board Accommodation and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
01 litre of COMPLEMENTARY mineral water per person per day
Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
Airfares
Visa Fees
Personal Insurance
Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
