Chimpanzee Trekking Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Habituation Tour

Are you interested in the Chimpanzee Trekking Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Habituation Tour. This tour is available for any dates you will choose and best time is from June to September and December to February. On this Tour you will spend 1 hour encounter with the habituated gorillas during the standard gorilla trekking and you will spend 4 hours encounter with the semi-habituated gorillas during the gorilla habituation experience. This tour can start and end in Entebbe, Uganda or Kigali, Rwanda at the same price. You will need to book flight in and out of Entebbe International Airport EBB for Uganda or Kigali International Airport KGL for arriving in Rwanda. Here’s a suggested itinerary for the Chimpanzee Trekking Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Habituation Tour:

5-Day Itinerary Overview

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Kibale, Uganda
   • Begin your journey from Kigali, Rwanda.
   • Drive to Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda (about 5-6 hours).
   • Evening rest at your lodge near Kibale.
2. Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest – Transfer to Bwindi
   • Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, home to Uganda’s largest population of chimpanzees.
   • After the trek, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (about 5-6 hours).
   • Evening relaxation at your lodge in Bwindi.
3. Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
   • Set out for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi.
   • Spend time observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
   • Evening at leisure.
4. Day 4: Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi
   • Full-day gorilla habituation experience, allowing you to spend extended time with gorilla groups that are getting accustomed to human presence.
   • Return to your lodge for an evening of rest.
5. Day 5: Return to Kigali
   • Drive back to Kigali, Rwanda, marking the end of your tour.

Additional Tips

• Permits: Secure permits in advance for chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, and gorilla habituation, as they are limited.
• Fitness: Prepare for some challenging hikes, as the trekking areas are steep and can be muddy.
• Accommodation: Book lodges near the parks for convenience and access.

What is included in the Chimpanzee Trekking Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Habituation Tour

This Tour includes all trekking permits, accommodation as well as the transport to and from Entebbe or Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We prefer assisting with all components of the tour or your holiday so that while traveling with us in Africa, your holiday is stress-free having trusted the experts to do it for you. Let’s look at all individual components of our summer holiday gorilla trekking safari.

Gorilla permit and what is included or excluded

A gorilla permit is a card issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority that allows you to go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park home to endangered mountain gorillas to have a chance of viewing them for one hour. Gorilla permits are only valid for the date booked and once expired cannot be used. Make sure that you are available on the day of trekking. This gorilla permit includes spending one hour with a given habituated mountain gorilla family. During this one hour, you will be allowed to take still photos as wells simple videos. Please read our dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas. You will also listen to an informative talk from your guide or the day. Included as well is services of a ranger guide and tourism police to ensure that security in the forest is guaranteed. The ranger from Uganda Wildlife Authority will be carrying a gun probably an AK47 to scare away any stray animal that may misbehave along the way. Park entry fees for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and or Mgahinga national park is also included in the pre-purchased gorilla permits and is valid for 24 hours.

Choices of Lodges where to Stay during the Chimpanzee Trekking Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Habituation Tour

Eco Adventure Safaris works with selected Lodges in and around Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and we are in a position to suggest the best option when it comes to where you will spend your nights in Bwindi impenetrable National Park. Depending on your budget, we will recommend a budget, Deluxe or Luxury Lodges. Bwindi has four sections of Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo, and in each of the mentioned region, we do have at least two options for each of the categories mentioned. Our lodges are assessed annually, and we keep monitoring their performances and service by visiting them physically as well as checking their reviews on trip advisor. Tell us your budget, and we will advise you accordingly. Our advice is just a call or email away.

Transport to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Eco Adventure Safaris operates a fleet of both Luxury Land cruisers for our high-end clients and Customized safari vans for those who want to spend less but travel comfortably. All our vehicles are 4×4 and are customized for the rough terrain in Africa. They come with drinking water and are driven by well trained and professional local driver guides. We will make sure that your travel with us is comfortable and foots the bill.

Flying to Kigali, Rwanda or Entebbe international Airport, Uganda

You will have an option of flying into Kigali or Entebbe to visit Uganda, Rwanda or Congo for gorilla trekking. Many people prefer flying into Kigali and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The main reason for this is to avoid long drives involved from Entebbe. Check our Uganda safaris from Kigali and get back to us. Those that fly into Entebbe will enjoy a scenic drive that will see you stop at the equator crossing, a chance to have a look at the ankle long-horned cows as well as the rolling hills of Kigezi. Whichever Airport you will use, we will assist in airport transfers as well as the transport to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Why book the Chimpanzee Trekking Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Habituation Tour Through Eco Adventure Safaris?

Eco Adventure Safaris has positioned herself as one of the leading tour operators offering authentic and value for money gorilla treks to Bwindi impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Virunga National Park and Volcanoes National Park. We endeavor to provide accurate and timely information that you can rely on to organize Gorilla trekking on New year in Africa. Our staff are always on standby to assist you with all the arrangements, and if you need more information about our service, please visit our website for more information and options about Gorilla trekking and Chimpanzee trekking safaris Uganda tours.