This 5 days Primate Safari will let you get close to our closest relatives, the trip will go through Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Forest National Park. Kibale is known for being a primate capital of the world since the park holds 13 different species of them, it is here where you will still get the highest chance of seeing the common Chimpanzee (man’s closest relative). You will also visit the Bigodi swamp and this will let you the chance to see some monkeys like the Red and Guereza Colubus monkeys.
The trip will then later take you to the home of the mountain Gorillas Bwindi Forest National Park and here you will get unforgettable experience with these gentle giants which you shall find the in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Arrival at the Airport and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
Your guide for this trip will pick you from the airport, and transfer you to Kibale Forest National. The distance is somehow long but your guide will endeavor to make different stops so you can stretch and take scenic photos. Driving through the park you could as well pick up a few monkeys along the road.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Habituation.
For this day you will start off early because chimpanzee habituation requires you to get to the forest quite early while the chimps are still in their nests. You will be with the animals for a long time and spend about 4 hours with them as you watch what they do. It is an interesting activity. Your guide will take you back to the lodge after this experience for relaxation.
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park.
Before you embark on the journey to Bwindi Forest, you will visit the Bigodi Swamp and here, it’s much more of a nature walk you shall be able to see some monkeys and on a lucky day chimpanzees visit the swamp you could encounter them as well. The swamp is also blessed with diverse Flora and bird life is active. You will later travel to Bwindi Forest the home to the Mountain Gorillas.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking.
Your guide will drive you to the briefing point before 08am so you get registered and briefed by the National Park rangers. You will later walk to the forest to meet the majestic Gorillas; herein you shall spend an hour with them and then you will walk back to the point you started from. Be aware that you will be joined by other tourists on this gorilla trekking activity.
Day 5: Transfer To Entebbe for your departure.
This day marks the end of you primate tour, you will set off early from the lodge to Entebbe. It is a long distance travel but still your guide will make several stops for you to stretch. At some point you will stop at the equator take photos and later continue with the journey.
- Gorilla trekking permit.
- Chimpanzee Habituation permit.
- Park entrance fees
- Bigodi Swamp Walk
- Nature walks
- Ground transport
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Accommodation.
- English speaking Tour guide.
- All meals based on full board basis
- All extras at the accommodation that is, drinks, telephone, laundry among others.
- Tips to the tor guide.
- Charges for the porters during gorilla trekking.
- Insurance
- Flight tickets.
- Visa fees
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