5 Day Chimp and Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari
5 Day Chimp and Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari
Overview
This 5 day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari is perfect for those who wish to spend extended time with two of the world’s great primates: mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The adventure begins in the Rushaga region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you’ll participate in a gorilla habituation experience, offering a rare opportunity to spend four hours with these incredible animals. Bwindi is the only place in the world where this experience is available. From Bwindi, you’ll travel to Kibale National Park for a full day of chimpanzee habituation, allowing you to immerse yourself in the lives of these fascinating creatures. This safari offers a unique chance to experience and compare interactions with both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda.
Summary of the 5 Day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari
- Day 01: Start from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 02: Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 03: Travel to Kibale National Park for overnight
- Day 04: Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale National Park
- Day 05: Return to Entebbe International Airport, concluding the safari
Highlights
- Destination: Uganda
- Tour Start/End: Entebbe (Uganda)
- Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park
- Activities: Gorilla habituation, chimpanzee habituation
- Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
- Airport Transfers: Included (to and from the airport or hotel)
- Additional Accommodation: Available before the tour departs and on the last day at an extra cost
Things To Consider
- Accommodation: Included
- Group Size: Small Group Safari, with a maximum of 6 people per group
- Departure: The tour can start on any day
- Customization: The tour can be customized to suit your preferences
- Solo Travelers: Solo travelers are welcome to join
- Age Limit: Participants must be 15 years and older
Tour Plan
Arrival and Transfer to Entebbe
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your guest house or hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for an additional activity such as a boat excursion to Ngamba Island, a visit to the Entebbe Botanic Gardens, or a tour of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. These activities are optional and not included in the main itinerary.
- Accommodation: Lake Victoria Hotel
- Meals: All meals Included
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your safari begins with a pick-up by our driver-guide. The journey starts early, with a stop at the Equator for photos and a lunch break in Mbarara town. You will then continue to the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where the gorilla habituation experience is available. The scenic drive offers views of the Kigezi rolling hills and valleys. Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
- Meals: All meals included
- Drinks: Drinking water
Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early in the morning, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don'ts during the gorilla habituation experience. Guided by researchers and guides, you will trek into the forest. You may encounter various birds, other animals, and primates. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend four hours with them, observing and learning about the habituation process. You may even participate in activities such as collecting samples and observing the gorillas' behavior.
- Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you will depart from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey includes scenic views and a lunch stop en route. You will arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Ndali Lodge
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Kibale National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, you will head to Kibale National Park for a briefing on the chimpanzee habituation experience. Accompanied by guides and researchers, you will spend the day in the forest, observing and learning about the chimpanzees and potentially seeing other primate species. This full-day experience offers a deeper understanding of chimpanzee behavior and conservation efforts.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Ndali Lodge
Departure
After breakfast, depending on your departure flight schedule, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- Gorilla Habituation Permit
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Fuel for the entire trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All Park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Excludes
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
General FAQs
Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?
- Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
- Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.
Availability and Accommodations
- Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.
Insurance
- Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.
Rates
- Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.
Permit Cancellation Policy
Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy
- Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Cancellation Fees
- More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
- 89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
- 45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
- 8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.
Important Information
- Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
- Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
- Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.
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