Destination Details
This 4-day itinerary combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a visit to the Chimpanzee Trust Conservation (CTC) Centre on Ngamba Island, giving you a chance to experience both gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural and semi-natural habitats.
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Details Itinerary
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by your safari guide and embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The journey takes about 8-10 hours, passing through rolling hills, tea plantations, and local villages. Along the way, you will have stopovers for lunch and a visit to the Equator Monument for photos.
Upon arrival in Bwindi, check into your lodge and relax in preparation for your gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
Wake up early and have breakfast before heading to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and guidelines. You will be assigned a ranger guide and a group before starting your trek into the dense rainforest in search of a mountain gorilla family.
After breakfast, depart from Bwindi and drive back to Entebbe, enjoying the scenic views along the way. You will have stops for lunch and photography at various points of interest, including the Igongo Cultural Centre to learn about Uganda’s cultural heritage.
Upon arrival in Entebbe, check into a hotel and rest in preparation for your visit to the CTC Conservation Centre the next day.
After breakfast, transfer to Waterfront Beach in Entebbe, where you will take a boat ride to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to over 50 rescued chimpanzees.
Includes
✔Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
✔ Park Entrance Fees
✔ All Transportation
✔ Accommodation
✔ Meals
Excludes
✘ International Flights to and from Uganda
✘ Uganda Tourist Visa ($50 per person)
✘ Personal Travel Insurance
✘ Optional Activities (e.g., Fort Portal cultural tours, tea plantation visits)
✘ Beverages & Alcoholic Drinks
✘ Tips & Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
✘ Souvenirs & Personal Expenses