| Destination: | Bwindi and Kibale National Park |
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Fly to Kihihi Airstrip and enjoy beautiful views of Uganda for Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. Our team will pick you up and drive you for about 40 minutes to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at Mahogany Springs Lodge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge and preparing for the exciting gorilla trekking ahead.
After an early breakfast at 6:30 am, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules. You will then trek through dense forest vegetation with your guides to find the gorillas. This trek can last between 1 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are. Once found, you will spend time observing these incredible animals. After trekking, you can take a relaxing stroll around a nearby village to experience local life.
After breakfast, travel to Kibale Forest National Park. You will stop for lunch in Fort Portal, a town surrounded by beautiful volcanic scenery and the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival, check into your lodge to rest. Later, visit the Bigodi Wetlands for a short walk to spot birds and various monkey species.
Enjoy an early breakfast, then head to the park offices for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. You will trek through the forest to find one of the three habituated chimpanzee groups. Along the way, watch for other wildlife such as red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and vervet monkeys. After the Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee trekking relax at your lodge before transferring to Kasese airfield for your flight back to Entebbe.