5 Days Kibale & Bwindi Tour

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and you will proceed on to Serena Kampala Hotel (Luxury) or Cassia Lodge (Mid range) or Forest Cottages Kampala (Budget end) for an overnight stay and dinner.

Depart from Kampala after breakfast enjoying a fascinating drive to Kibale National Park just at the foot of the Ruwenzori Mountains passing through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta. Enjoy an afternoon guided walk around crater lakes of the park with a cultural visit. Meals and overnight stay at Kyaninga Lodge/Ndali Lodge (Lodge facility) or Primate Lodge-Forest Cottage (Mid range) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget facility).A stunning location overlooking a dramatic Crater Lake and the fabled “Mountains of the Moon”.

Enjoy a trek in search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate species including phoestes, red colobus, blues, and red tailed and grey cheeked mangabey within the Kibale Forest with a well informed guide who will provide explanations on the primates as well as the flora and fauna in the forest.  This walk is excellent for bird watching and experiencing primatesup close.  After lunch, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Park via Queen Elizabeth National Park where you may spot wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, leopard and hyena among others. Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury lodge) or Sliver back Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Mid range) or Buhoma community Bandas/Wagtail Eco Camp (Budget facility).

Bwindi is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Begin the day ready for some gorilla trekking which is one of the most exciting activities in the world. Trekking begins at 8:00 am after a brief from UWA staff. The tracking should take between 2 to 6 hours and is well worth the effort. The afternoon will be spent on a village walk at theBuhoma Village. The walk gives you a great opportunity interact with the locals surrounding the forest. Dinner and overnight stay at either Buhoma Lodge/Mahogany Springs/Gorilla Safari Lodge (luxury) or Sliver back Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge (Mid range) or Buhoma community Bandas/Wagtail Eco Camp(Budget) *Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots and all necessary items you may need.

Return to Entebbe via Kampala with lunch en route and a stopover at Igongo cultural centre.  Drop off at the airport. End of safari