4 days tour

4 Day Gorillas, Wildlife And Chimp Trek At Kalinzu Forest

4 Day Gorillas, Wildlife And Chimp Trek At Kalinzu Forest

This tour includes:

Meals

All provided provided at the lodges

Transport

4x4 safari vehicle

Accommodation

Accommodation provided in midrange/comfortable accommodation

Guide

English speaking toue guider/driver

Hygieneprotocol

Face masks during Covid are mandatory for clients and tour guides.

Others

Chimpanzee trekking permit Gorilla trekking permits Park entrance fees Drinking water when in the safari vehicle

Not included:

Optional

Optional activities are excluded

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

ยญDomestic and international flights excluded

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Itinerary of your trip 4 Day Gorillas, Wildlife And Chimp Trek At Kalinzu Forest

  • Day 1 Transfer From Kigali, Rwanda To Bwindi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer From Kigali, Rwanda To Bwindi National Park

      Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and drive you to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwandaโ€™s northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border post. The trip continues through the nearby Kisoro or Kabale town and finally to Bwindi National Park. The journey from Kigali to Bwindi National Park will take approximately 4-5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as hiking, visiting the Batwa community, coffee-making experience, etc. 

      Accommodation options: 

      Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Bakiga Lodge (midrange/comfortable)

  • Day 2 Gorilla Trekking At Bwindi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Trekking At Bwindi National Park

      You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct a presentation that covers the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. 

      Note: Depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits, we might suggest trekking the gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. 

      Accommodation options: 

      Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Bakiga Lodge (midrange/comfortable)

  • Day 3 Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park For Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park For Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

      We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The tour will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda. You will arrive at northern Queen Elizabeth National Park in the late afternoon.

      Kazinga Channel boat trip

      Join the Kazinga channel boat cruise in the afternoon for a wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species on the channel waters.

      Accommodation options: 

      Elephant Hab Lodge or Buffalo Safari Lodge (midrange/comfortable)

  • Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking At Kalinzu Forest Reserve And Drive Back To Kigali
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chimpanzee Trekking At Kalinzu Forest Reserve And Drive Back To Kigali

      After breakfast, we will drive to the Kalinzu forest to trek the chimpanzees in their forest home. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other species of monkeys in the Kalinzu forest. These include colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe after the chimp trek. It is also possible to drive to Kigali, Rwanda, after the chimpanzee trek at Kalinzu forest.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 80

Minors from 15 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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