4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kalinzu Forest
Bamboo Ecotours organizes low cost and eco-conscious trips that benefit the guests and local communities. We invest up to 15% of our revenues into community projects such as rehabilitating health centres, building water catchment systems and providing education scholarships to students.
ItineraryDay 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi National ParkPass By: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
A Bamboo Ecotours representative will pick you up at Entebbe town in the morning and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive will take about 8-9hrs going through western Uganda's major towns of Masaka, Mbarara, and Kabale. There are two scheduled stopovers along the way: the first one at the Equator crossing near Masaka for a coffee break and handicraft shopping. The second stop will be in Mbarara city for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Centre. After the short stopover in Mbarara city, you will proceed to Bwindi National Park.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar midrange lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi National ParkStop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Uganda
You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics on what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that you will be joined by other visitors. The gorilla trek can take from few to many hours depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.
Note: Depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits, we might suggest trekking the gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or similar midrange lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kazinga Channel Boat TripStop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, 410 kilometers from Kampala, Kasese Uganda
We will start the journey in the morning from the Bwindi area and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda. You will arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the late afternoon. Join the Kazinga Channel boat trip in the afternoon.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Bush Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge or similar midrange lodge
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Drive to EntebbeStop At: Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Bushenyi Uganda
You will head to Kalinzu forest immediately after breakfast to experience trekking the chimpanzees in their forest home. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other species of monkeys in the Kibale forest. These include Columbus monkey, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkey. Transfer to Kigali or Kampala/Entebbe immediately after the chimpanzee trek.
Duration: 6 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 4 Days
Ponto de partida: Entebbe, Uganda
Traveler pickup is offered
Our pick-up locations are Entebbe airport, hotels, guest houses, and homes for those who live in Kampala.
Airports- Entebbe Airport, Entebbe Uganda
Ports- Entebbe International Airport, Kampala Road, Entebbe, Uganda
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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