Many travelers to Uganda tentatively think that this is an impossible safari but I assure you that with us a 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tour is very possible. However many tour operators find it very difficult to organize but those who have got chance to travel with us can explain how enjoyable it’s. Mixing the love of gorillas with that of chimps is tremendous. Few countries in the world host these two species of primates, it’s only in Rwanda and Uganda where these two apes is present.
Mountain gorillas are known as endangered species only about 1060 mountain gorillas are left in the world and are only shared by Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. However many tourists who go gorilla trekking in Uganda always like to add on chimpanzee tracking so that to tick off the two rare apes that are endemic to Africa.
Both chimpanzee tracking and gorilla watching are life changing experiences that you can have in Africa. Both activities involve moving deep into the forest in search of the great apes and once they are found, visitors are given one hour to stay with them and watch them. Some tour operators say that this 5 days gorilla and chimp tracking safari is costly that many travelers cannot afford, That when you cost for a client many ask for a discount on the amount and hence some tour operators end up not marketing the package, yet it’s the most interesting done activity. meeting eye to eye with these apes is a moment in life very difficult to forget.
Once you contact us for this package we’re ready to take you through the wild and meet these two giant apes in their natural home with a fair price. We have a team of knowledgeable staff good at planning safaris for tourists to any destination not only in Rwanda, but also in Uganda., Regardless of the number of days and the activities to do, we aim at customer satisfaction and it is this reason that the company has gained a better competitive advantage over the others. Gorilla permits in Uganda cost US$800 and are always included in the quotes of tour operators. Mountain gorillas in Uganda are hosted in two parks; Bwindi National Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park both parks are located in south western part of Uganda about 8-9 hours.
You can also go gorila tracking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes Park, the most accessible gorilla watching locations in Africa. If you are looking to gorilla tracking in Rwanda, gorilla permits cost US$1500 permits and gorilla treks are conducted in the Volcanoes National Park which is located within just about 2 hours’ drive from Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city.
In Uganda, you can catch a meetup with the chimpanzees in the Kibale forest national park, the primates capital of Africa. You can also track chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest of Queen Elizabeth national park. Both Kibale and Queen Elizabeth Park are just a drive of about 4-5 hours from the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Here is a brief itinerary for 5 days chimps and gorilla safari
The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari is the best seller! On the first day, you can have a transfer Kampala and a journey takes about 4 hours to reach Kibale forest national park.
The second day will be reserved for chimpanzee tracking either in Kibale forest and in the evening you can have a nature walk in Bigodi Wetlands to catch up with other primates as well as other mammals that live in the tropical rain forest.
On the third day you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable national park a home to almost half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas.
The 4th day of your safari is reserved for gorilla tracking, an adventure that will enable you explore the Gorilla Kingdom.
On the final day of the safari you will embark on your return journey to either Kampala or Kigali.