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4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu - Uganda is a 4 days tour in Uganda, Rwanda via the Gorilla Trek route, starting from USD 2400. See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.

Duration
4 days

Route
Gorilla Trek

From
USD 2400

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

About 4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu - Uganda

We've got you covered if you want to see more in less time! This 4-day safari organized by Bamboo Ecotours takes you to the most stunning tourist attractions in southwest Uganda. The major highlights are a boat trip on the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimp trekking in the Kalinzu forest reserve, and gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park. The tour starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda, but can also end in Kampala/Entebbe.

Duration: 4 days
Route: Gorilla Trek
From: USD 2400

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu - Uganda

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 02	Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 03	Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
Day 04	Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

Day 01: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

>> Our representative will pick you up in Kigali between 7am & 11am and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Kyanika border post. The drive continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey should take 5 hours. Arriving at Bwindi early in the afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as the Coffee Making Experience, Canoeing at Lake Mutanda, and the Batwa Cultural Tour.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort

Day 02: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

>> You will head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the briefing and cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. At this point, you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that other visitors will join you. The gorilla trek can take a few 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.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort

Day 03: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

>> We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda. You will arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. After arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga channel boat trip for an afternoon of game viewing. There is a chance to see many hippos, elephants, buffalos, and rare birds. After the boat experience, drive to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Day 04: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

>> We will drive to Kalinzu Forest Reserve immediately after breakfast to experience trekking the chimpanzees in their forest home. Kalinzu Forest Reserve is a haven for trekking chimps in Uganda. Given the proximity of the forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest is a recommended chimp trekking area when visiting western Uganda. Visitors to Kalinzu Forest have more than a 50% chance of encountering the chimps. If you are lucky on the Kalinzu trek, you might meet other species of monkeys. These include the Colobus monkey, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkey. We will transfer to Kigali immediately after the chimpanzee trek. The drive from Kalinzu Forest to Kigali is estimated at 6rs.