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4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Gorillas Safari

4 NIGHTS KIBALE CHIMPANZEES, QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK AND BWINDI GORILLAS SAFARI

 

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DAY 1: TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK – FOOTHILLS OF MT. RWENZORI

On this day, we shall start our 4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Gorillas Safari early and drive to Kibale on a very scenic journey.

The views of Mt. Rwenzori or Mt. Ruwenzori peaks; often called “Mountains of the Moon” are a great scenery on this route. This legendary name started as early explorers were seeking to find the source of River Nile; and today Mt. Rwenzori is the most famous site with that name. An old film (Mountains of the Moon) documents some of these adventures. The Rwenzori views are a popular sight on our Kibale Chimpanzees and Queen Elizabeth National Park Safaris.

We shall arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we shall enjoy the local weather and beautiful sounds of birds and insects.

Night in Kibale.

DAY 2: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING IN KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK; TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Departing our lodge early, we shall head to the Kibale Forest headquarters, where the Chimpanzee trek will take place today. On the drive, we may encounter several primate species such as Olive Baboons and Red-tailed Monkeys; who often love to feed along the roadsides.

We shall all meet for a briefing from the local rangers at the visitors centre. We shall then be assigned our guides and head into the forest using our vehicle. On arrival, we shall embark on a nice trek deeper into the forest where our primate friends await- the Eastern Chimpanzees. We shall spend time enjoying these beautiful animals as we learn more about their Biology from our very experienced guides.

We shall then drive through Uganda’s countryside as we enjoy the local farms and landscapes. Soon we shall reach Queen Elizabeth National Park. Mammals to expect here include Uganda Kob, Common Warthog, Giant Forest Hog, Nile Hippo, Lake Chad Buffalo, African Elephant, Bushbuck, African Lion, Leopard and Spotted Hyena. We may also find the local Nile Crocodiles.

Night at Queen Elizabeth National Park.

DAY 3: ISHASHA TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

We shall start the day early and head towards the Ishasha region in Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is famous for the local tree-climbing Lions. We may be lucky to find these beautiful cats among an array of other big game and birds.

Later, we shall continue our safari; driving along the very scenic South-Western Uganda. We shall arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we shall enjoy the local weather and beautiful sounds of birds and insects. This is a key location for our 4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Gorillas Safari.

Night in Bwindi.

DAY 4: GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Departing our lodge with packed lunch, we shall head to Bwindi Forest headquarters, where the gorilla trek will take place. We shall all meet for a briefing from the local rangers early in the morning. This day is definitely among the most interesting sections of all our 4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Gorillas Safaris.

We shall then venture into the forest following nice trails. Soon enough, we shall meet our “hosts” for the day- the majestic Mountain Gorillas. Sometimes the hike takes longer depending on the local movements of these great apes; who live a very natural lifestyle in this great forest. We shall spend time enjoying these great apes and making the best photos. Most gorilla families are well composed of a dominant male- the Silverback, several females and young. Our trek may also produce more primates, including the amazing L’ Hoest Monkey.

We shall then hike back to our starting point and return to our lodge for a relaxed afternoon. There are also several optional afternoon activities around Bwindi that we can take part in before returning to our lodge.

We shall spend the night in Bwindi.

DAY 5: FLY TO ENTEBBE

We shall then head to a nearby airstrip, where we catch our domestic flight to Entebbe; marking the end to our lovely 4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Gorillas Safari.

 

 

Highlight mammals and others

Uganda Kob, Nile Hippo, Lake Chad Buffalo, African Elephant, African Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Nile Crocodile, Mountain Gorilla, Common Chimpanzee

Highlight birds

African Skimmer, Ross’s Turaco, African Fish Eagle, Ruppell’s Starling, Red-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike

Habitats covered

Wetlands, Savannah, Tropical Forest, Albertine Rift Highlands

Photographic opportunities

Excellent

Special moments

African Big 5, Kazinga Channel, Boat Cruise, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Gorilla Trek, Chimpanzee Trek

 

Extensions:-

The 4 nights Kibale Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Gorillas Safari can be combined with our Murchison Falls National Park Safari .