5-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be received by Nela Safaris Team

• Transfer to your hotel and relax.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will drive towards Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will pass through the Luwero Triangle and stop in Masindi for lunch before continuing to the park. Once you arrive, you will check in at the lodge and have the evening to relax.

Day 3: Game drive Murchison Falls NP

In the morning, you will eat an early breakfast. Then, you will go to the park for a game drive. You will see different animals, such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, and lions, along with various birds.

After lunch, you will take a boat cruise on the Nile River in the afternoon. Later, you will hike to the top of the falls to see the Nile as it flows through a narrow gap.

After your hike, you will meet your driver-guide and return to the lodge. You will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale NP

On this day, you will have breakfast at your lodge in the morning. After that, you will drive to Kibale National Park. Enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way, especially the Albertine Escarpments. You will pass through Hoima on your way to Fort Portal and stop for lunch in Masindi.

After lunch, you will continue to Kibale National Park. This park is one of Africa’s great rainforests and is home to 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys. You can also see various birds, such as rumped tinkerbirds, green-breasted pittas, and yellow-spotted nicator.

Once you arrive at the park, you will check in at your lodge. Take some time to relax, and then enjoy dinner in the evening.

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Day 5: Chimp Trekking and Visit to Bigodi sanctuary

You will wake up early and have breakfast. After breakfast, go to the park headquarters with your packed lunch from the lodge for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. Next, you will enter the rainforest to search for chimpanzees. Watching them play, care for their young, and see the males guard their territory will be an incredible experience.

After tracking, enjoy your packed lunch in the wild. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Swamp, where you may see other animals like mongooses, bush pigs, baboons, and otters.

Day 6: Transfer to Entebbe 

After an early morning breakfast, you will leave with wonderful memories of your time at Kibale Forest. You will transfer to Kampala/Entebbe, enjoying lunch along the way.