5 Day Gorilla Habituation and Chimp trekking Safari

• You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel)
• Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost

• Morning/Transfer

You will be picked at the hotel or Airport by Habakkuk safaris Professional driver guide to start your 5 day gorilla habituation and chimp trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will depart for Bwindi impenetrable National park with stops at the Equator crossing for photography

• Afternoon

You will Have a stop for lunch break in Mbarara city You will then proceed to the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park because this is where gorilla habituation experience takes place. This journey is very scenic as you have an opportunity to see the Kigezi rolling hills and valleys as you travel to Kisoro southern part  of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

• Evening

You will arrive at the lodge in the evening and welcomed by the lodge staff, followed by relaxation then Dinner and Overnight.

Drivetime: 8-9 hours

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations

Budget: Rushaga Havens Lodge

Mid Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge/Gorilla Leisure Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge/Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

• Morning/Briefing

You will wake up early in the morning and head to the park headquarters to join other clients for briefing about dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas on your habituation experience.

• Trek/Observation

After briefing, you will start your trek into the forest guided by researchers and guides. During your trek, you may encounter several birds, other animals and primates in the forest and once you have found the gorillas you will spend four hours with them and return back to the Lodge. You will have an opportunity to listen and observe researchers doing their work of habituating gorillas and if possible you will be called upon to participate by collecting samples, naming of group members, making calls and so much more.

• Evening

You will transfer to the lodge for relaxation followed by dinner and overnight

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations

Budget: Rushaga Havens Lodge

Mid Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge/Gorilla Leisure Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge/Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

• Morning/Transfer:

After breakfast we will drive to Kibale National Park for overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House. This journey will take you through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will have chances of spotting some wild game as we drive through this Savannah dominated national park.

• Afternoon/Lunch:

You will also have another chance to cross the Equator at Kikolongo. You will also cross several Rivers that originate from Mountain Rwenzori as you go through Kasese district to Fort Portal. You will have a stop in Fort Portal town for lunch before proceeding.

• Evening:

Arrive at the Hotel in Kibale and check-in at the lodge, you will relax and Later have dinner and overnight.

Drive time: Approximately 6-7 hours

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge/Isunga Lodge

Mid Range: Turaco Tree Tops Lodge

Luxury: Primate Lodge/Tabebuia Spa and safari Resort/ Ndali Lodge

• Morning/Briefing:

After breakfast, you will drive to Kibale National Park Headquarters for briefing on the Dos and Don’ts of Chimpanzee trekking. You will be divided into small groups of six people headed by one guide who will then move with you into the forest to find one of the Chimpanzee families. Chimpanzees live in communities of between 50-250 individuals but usually breakup into small parties during the day to reduce competition on food. They will then recollect in the evening to build their nests.

• Trekking and Observation:

Once you find the Chimps, you will be allowed to spend one hour with the Chimps before returning to the lodge for lunch.

• Afternoon:

After lunch, you head out for wetland walk in the nearby Bigodi Village. Kibale National Park is popular for 13 recorded primates species and several bird species.

• Evening:

You will then return to the Hotel, relax, have dinner and overnight to end your day.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations

Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge/Isunga Lodge

Mid Range: Turaco Tree Tops Lodge

Luxury: Primate Lodge/Tabebuia Spa and safari Resort/ Ndali Lodge

• Morning

After breakfast and depending on your departure flight details, you will drive 5-6 hours to Kampala/Entebbe marking the end of your 5 day gorilla habituation and chimp trekking safari in Uganda.