Day 1 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in southwestern Uganda. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside with rolling hills and farms. You will stop at the Equator for photographs and continue to Mbarara town for lunch.

After lunch, you will proceed through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, passing banana plantations and local villages until you reach Buhoma sector in Bwindi. You will check in at your lodge and relax as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

You will spend the night at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.

Day 2 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines. You will then be assigned a gorilla family and start your trek into the forest with experienced guides and trackers.

The trekking experience can take between 30 minutes and 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located. The walk may be challenging but it is very rewarding. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend one hour observing them as they feed, play, and rest. You will also have time to take photographs.

After the experience, you will return to the park headquarters where you will receive a trekking certificate. Later, you will go back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.

Day 3 – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey takes you through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you may see some wildlife along the road. You will also pass rivers flowing from the Rwenzori Mountains and enjoy beautiful scenery.

You will have lunch in Fort Portal town before continuing to your lodge near Kibale Forest. After check-in, you can relax at the lodge as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.

You will spend the night at Kibale Forest Camp.

Day 4 – Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, you will head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before starting chimpanzee trekking. You will be placed in a small group led by a professional guide.

Chimpanzees live in communities but move in smaller groups during the day. The trekking may take a few hours depending on where they are located. Once you find them, you will spend one hour observing them as they feed, groom each other, and move through the forest.

After lunch, you will visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk. This wetland is known for birds, monkeys, and beautiful swamp vegetation. It also gives you a chance to interact with the local community.

You will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp or Chimpanzee Forest Guest House.

Day 5 – Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, you will start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. The drive offers more scenic views of the countryside. You will be dropped off either at your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe for post-tour accommodation (not included) or at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

This will mark the end of your 5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari.