5 Days Kibale Chimp, Bwindi & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
These 5 days safari in Uganda, takes you to two of the top national parks famous for a unique primate’s safari experience and a visit to one of the great and deepest lake in East Africa Lake Bunyoyi for quiet and peaceful night surrounded by cool breeze from the lake. you will also visit Kibale forest national park for chimpanzee trekking and rewarding with sightings of other primate’s species including the Red-tailed Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Blue Monkeys, Grey Cheeked Mangabeys among others. the park is endowed with 13 species of primates with the Chimpanzees being the prime attraction in the park. After you will transfer to the home of the mountain gorillas Bwindi impenetrable forest where you will also encounter other primates, bird species among other attractions. The park has also got several other activities including; Batwa community trail, Bird watching among others.
Below is the suggested itinerary, note that it can be tailored to meet your interest depending on the dates, activities and the safaris destinations you would like to visit.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Kibale forest National Park.
Accommodation options: Primate safari lodge, crater safari lodge, Ndali lodge(luxury)/ Isunga lodge, Kibale safari lodge (Mid-range)/ Kibale forest lodge, Kibale Guest Cottages (Budget).
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and afternoon Bigodi (optional)
After, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation and the rest of the evening stay at the lodge.
optional: afternoon Bigodi swamp walk, the swamp is popular as bird watchers’ paradise, perfect for bird enthusiasts. you will encounter various bird species and also spot various primate species including the chimps who also frequent visitors.
Accommodation option: Primate safari lodge, crater safari lodge, Ndali lodge(luxury)/ Isunga lodge, Kibale safari lodge (Mid-range)/ Kibale forest lodge, Kibale Guest Cottages (Budget).
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation options; Mahogany springs, Buhoma lodge, Clouds Mountain gorilla lodge(luxury)/ Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge, Engagi lodge, Buhoma community Haven Lodge (Mid-range)/ Rushaga gorilla lodge, Buhoma community Rest Camp (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla trekking and transfer to lake Bunyonyi.
when you have finally located the gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with them, observing them, watch them play, feeding, grooming young ones among other activities. you will also be given time for photography but rem, flash cameras are not allowed. After, you will exit the forest and return to the lodge for relaxation and afternoon, you will transfer to lake Bunyonyi one of beautiful and deepest lake in East Africa. On arrival, you will check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Birdnest, Arcadia Cottages (Luxury), Lake Bunyoyi Rock Resort, Bunyonyi over land Resort (Midrange), Bunyonyi safari resort, Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Budget).
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Explore Lake Bunyonyi and depart for Kampala
Return to the lodge and check out of the lodge and start your journey back to Kampala with enroute lunch. on arrival, the driver will drop you off the Entebbe airport for your flight home or at your proffered location.
Popular Safaris
- 10 Days Kibale Forest Chimp Trek
- 15 Days Kibale Primates Safari
- 20 Days Unique Primates Of Kibale
- 8 Days Chimps & Red Tail Monkey
- 7 Days Kibale Birding In The Forest
- 25 Days Colobus Monkey Kibale
All About Kibale
- History Of The Park
- Things To Do
- Places To See
- Getting There
Tour Package includes;
Accommodation and meals
Transportation in 4×4 safari Vehicle
Services of an English-Speaking safari guide
Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Lake Bunyonyi canoe boat
All activities included in the itinerary
Bottled drinking water
Package excludes;
International travel visa
Flight air ticket
Laundry
Life insurance
Tips and gratuity
Porter
Optional activities
All items of personal nature