5 Days Gorilla And Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Uganda

Upon arrival in Uganda in the morning, you will be welcomed by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name at Entebbe International Airport, and transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will arrive at the park between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm and check in at your lodge. In the evening, you will embark on a community walk to visit the Batwa, an indigenous group who have lived in the forest for over 500,000 years, and enjoy their traditional dances and dramatic performances.

After breakfast, you will set out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park headquarters for a briefing on the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Afterwards, you will embark on a trek through the misty rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas, with the excursion lasting two to six hours depending on their location. Be sure to carry enough water, sturdy shoes, a non-flash camera, and a rain jacket. Spending time in the presence of these gentle giants is a truly special experience, making this one of the most memorable moments of your safari. After this long and exciting adventure, you will return to your lodge to freshen up and relax for the remainder of the day.

After breakfast, you will be driven to Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, nestled in the shadow of the legendary “Mountains of the Moon,” the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival, you will explore the crater lakes, including a walk along the edge of a rare twinned-volcanic crater lake offering spectacular views. With a local guide, you will take a guided walk around the rim of the crater lakes to fully appreciate their majesty, and you may also descend through the ancient forest at Kyaninga, often called the “land that time forgot.” Beyond Kyaninga, you can visit local villages to gain insight into rural Ugandan life, and further along, take a walk up to the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley to marvel at the vast East African landscape unfolding beneath you.

After breakfast, you will set out with your guide and a packed lunch to the park headquarters for a briefing on the do’s and don’ts of chimpanzee trekking. The trek, lasting two to six hours depending on the chimps’ location, offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these amazing primates in the wild. After the trek, you will visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community walk and cultural interaction in Magombe swamp, home to diverse wildlife including multiple primate species and other mammals such as sitatungas, bush pigs, otters, and bushbucks.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport, with a stopover at the Equator in Masaka to see where the imaginary line divides the Earth into two hemispheres. Here, you can take photos, enjoy snacks, and purchase souvenirs. Afterward, you will continue to the airport for your scheduled flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable safari in Uganda.