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Uganda and Rwanda great Apes Safari » Gorillas and Chimp Safari

Day 1:

On arrival in Entebbe/Kampala, we will meet you at the airport, and transfer to the Hotel. Later after an early lunch, transfer to the Lake Victoria Shore for a speed boat to Ngamba Island for a visit to the Jane Goodall Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight at the Lake Victoria Hotel, D.
Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner
Transit time: 5 Minutes

Day 2:

Travel to the Kibale forest after an early breakfast. This forest is known to hold over 10 primate species among them, one of the Great Apes, the Chimpanzees. In the evening, we take a nocturnal forest walk in the forest to spot the Bush babies, Galagos and pottos. Meals and overnight at the Kibale Primate Lodge/Chimp Nest/Ndali Lodge.
Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner

Day 3:

Breakfast then transfer into the Kibale forest for a Chimpanzee walk in search of the Great Apes and other primates. After lunch, travel to Maramagambo forest for overnight at Jacana Camp Overnight at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner
Transit time: 3 Minutes

Day 4:

Morning take a morning guided walk in the Chambura Gorge to trek the Chimpanzees and other primates. This is also a home to other wildlife including the Hippos. After a picnic  lunch, drive to Bwindi for dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort Bwindi.
Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Transit time: 6 Minutes

Day 5:

After breakfast, report at the park offices for a briefing by the ranger guides prior to the trek to find the Mountain Gorillas with picnic lunch. The gorillas are tracked, located and after approximately one hour with them, return to base for a shower and cold drink. Dinner and overnight atThe Gorilla Resort Bwindi.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6:

Travel to Kisoro after breakfast through beautiful mountain scenery. After lunch, proceed to the border and cross to Ruhengeri arriving at the foot of the Muhabura Volcanoes for dinner at overnight at Mountain Gorilla’s Nest/View Lodge

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 7:

Breakfast early then transfer to the Virunga volcanoes for another trek of the Dian Fossey Mountain gorillas. This is the place where Dian Fossey spent 20 years studying gorillas. It is also here that the movie Gorillas in the Mist was shot on location. Return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla’s Nest/view Lodge.

Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8:

After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara for lunch at the Lakeview Hotel. Later travel to Kampala arriving late evening Long drive. Or take a two hour drive to Kigali and fly to Entebbe, Nairobi for onward flight connections.

TOUR PRICES BASED ON PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE OR TWIN ROOM

Includes:

• Airport transfers,

• Accommodation,

• Meals, (At Bwindi)

• Bottled water,

• Unlimited Sodas and Local Brand Beers,

• Local Brand Spirits, 

• House Wines,

• Teas and Coffees,

• Laundry,  

• Park entry fees,

• primate/chimpanzee permits at Ngamba, Chambura, Kibale National Park,

• 2 Gorilla Permits and private 4x4 ground transportation with an English speaking driver guide.

Excludes:

• Beverages, tips, and personal expenses