4 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Ishasha Tree lions safari

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4 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Ishasha Tree lions safari

This 4 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Ishasha Tree lions safari takes you to Kibale national park for chimpanzee tracking, Queen Elizabeth national park for game viewing more so spotting the Ishasha tree climbing lions and finally to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for gorilla tracking.

Getting to African wildlife takes you from the small busy town of Kampala as u go through the rolling hills of mityana, Mubende, Kyenjojo through Fortpotal to Kibale National Park, Chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi swamp, game drive in queen Elizabeth, Tree lions Ishasha, Gorillas community walk(pygmies), return to either back to kampala, or Entebbe, or kigari Rwanda.

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale, Chimpanzee, Bigodi swamp Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi, Gamdrive Queen, Tree lions. Day 3: Gorilla trekking, Community walk (Pygmies) Day 4: Return back to Kampala or any other convenient place.

Day 1
Transfer to Kibale National Park / Chimpanzee tracking

After Breakfast prepare to leave Kampala and head to Kibale National Park. The drive will take you through the towns of Mubende and Kyenjojo, finally arriving in Fort Portal and then to Kibale National park being the closest harboring the greatest primate diversity in Africa it takes 4-5 hours’ drive to the Forest is a large protected block of rain forest, which has the highest number of primates in Africa such as Chimpanzees, Grey Cheeked Manga bey, Red Tailed monkey and Red Colombus.

Afternoon do the chimpanzees and later return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Up-market/Luxury: Kyaninga lodge, Ndali lodge, Primate Lodge, crater safari lodge

Mid-range: Kibale guest cottage, Chimpanzee guesthouse

Budget; Kibale forest lodge, Kibale homestay.

Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 2
Game drives in Queen Elizarbeth National park and Transfer to Bwindi

Following an early breakfast you will go through Queen Elizarbeth National park as you head to to Bwindi. Have a dawn game drive in Uganda’s best park, where all the big game can be seen in abundance. Famous for elephant and kob, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog kobs, waterbuck, bushback, warthogs, elephants, buffaloes, lions ,leopards, Baboons, lots of monkey species like Velvet monkeys, red tailed monkeys ,black and white Colobus monkey, blue monkeys as u will be driving through some forested sports.

There are 638 recorded bird species in the park! Then have lunch and laiter proceed to the southern part of the park called Ishasha which well known for the tree climbing lions. Our professional guide will give it a trial and see how the luck of the day can be but sometime during afternoon hours they tend to take their afternoon up in the fig trees up and some old acacias.

Up-market/Luxury: Mahogany springs, Buhoma lodge

Mid-range: Haven lodge Buhoma, Gorilla mist

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp, Trekkers tarvan

Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest

Located amidst magnificent forests in the extreme end of South west Uganda, across the steep escarpments of the western rift valley, Bwindi is the only park in the world which is famous for harboring half of the world's endangered gorillas. There are now only 889 left in the world! It is worthwhile for you to encounter one group of habituated gorillas believed to be the origin of mankind; the hottest attraction in Uganda today!

The forest is also a habitat for over 90 species of mammals, other primates and 346 species of bird life of which 90% of Albertine rift endemic to East Africa.

Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00am with a briefing from the UWA (Uganda Wildlife Authority) staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for.

You may see the gorillas eating, sucking ants from a tree, swinging on vines, playing and sleeping. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. It is most rewarding animal-based experience that clients get and others would definitely do it again if given the opportunity.

There are now only 889 left in the world! The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. There is always an option to hire a local porter (highly recommended as it supports the local economy) who will carry your bag and literally, push you up the hills if necessary!

Evening performances by local communities around Buhoma is worthwhile to see or a cultural village walk to meet and interact with the local communities is optional activities to be done. If you prefer, you can relax amidst African jungle later return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Up-market/Luxury: Mahogany springs, Buhoma lodge

Mid-range: Haven lodge Buhoma, Gorilla mist

Budget: Buhoma community rest camp, Trekkers tarvan

Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4
Return back to Kampala/Entebbe

Following the breakfast you will have your journey back to Kampala or the airport Entebbe or you may choose to fly from Rwandan airport which may be close to your flight but in case you choose to get back to Kampala or Entebbe you will have lunch in Mbarara and stop at the equator for a cup of tea or coffee and later head to your destiny and that will be the end of the trip.

The trip includes

  • Drinking water in the car
  • Fluent English speaking Driver guide.
  • Safari car
  • Wi-Fi in the car
  • Lunch on the safari
  • Activity payments/ Bigodi swamp
  • Pickups and drops
  • Chimps Permit
  • Gorilla permit
  • Community walk fees
  • Park fees of Queen Elizabeth National park.
  • Snacks in the car
  • Fuel for the entire movements
  • Super custom 4WD van / jeep on the safari.
  • The trip excludes Tips to both your guide and any site guides you find plus the travel insurance.

The trip excludes

  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Tips given to staff
  • Visas
  • Drinks/Beverages
  • Extra activities not included in the itinerary

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About us

Get to African wildlife is a safari company which was founded by young boys and girls who were born around the Albertan region of Bwindi National park, Mgahinga National park, Volcanoes National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. [Read more]