4days Uganda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Tracking

4days Uganda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Tracking

4days Uganda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Tracking. Book this 4 days Uganda safari if you are visiting Uganda for the first time and have little time to spare for a longer tour. Uganda is a beautiful country with many interesting national parks.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your journey with Abunda Discoveries Uganda begins early in the morning with a warm welcome from your professional safari guide in Kampala. After a briefing about the adventure ahead. You will set off on a scenic drive westwards toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. One of Uganda’s most diverse and wildlife-rich protected areas. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside landscapes characterized by rolling hills, roadside markets, tea plantations, and small rural communities, offering a genuine glimpse into everyday Ugandan life.

Along the way, there will be a stop for lunch and short breaks to stretch and take photographs. As you approach the park, the dramatic backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains and expansive savannah plains signals your arrival into the wilderness. In the late afternoon, you will check in at Songbird Safari Lodge, a tranquil lodge overlooking the natural surroundings of the park. After settling into your room, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before savoring a freshly prepared dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Songbird Safari Lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head to the chimpanzee tracking sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will receive a briefing from park rangers about the rules and expectations of the tracking experience. Accompanied by expert guides, you will venture into the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee families. This thrilling activity allows you to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment as they feed, groom, communicate, and move through the forest canopy.

The experience also provides opportunities to see other primates, birds, and forest wildlife. After the tracking experience, you will begin your journey southward toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through lush highlands, terraced hills, and local villages. You will arrive in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi in the evening and check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge</strong>, where you will be welcomed with warm hospitality. Dinner will be served at the lodge, allowing you to relax and prepare for the unforgettable experience ahead.

Accommodation:  Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Meals: Full board

Day 3: Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Cultural Experience

This day marks the highlight of your Ugandan safari. After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing on gorilla tracking etiquette and safety guidelines. You will then be assigned a gorilla family and accompanied by experienced trackers into the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek can range from moderate to challenging, depending on the location of the gorillas, but the reward is extraordinary. When you finally encounter the mountain gorillas, you will spend a magical hour observing them up close as they interact, feed, and care for their young.

This intimate wildlife encounter is deeply moving and often described as a life-changing experience. After returning to the lodge for lunch and some rest, you will later take part in a Batwa cultural experience, where members of the indigenous Batwa community share their rich heritage, traditional dances, forest survival skills, and stories about their ancestral way of life in the forest. This cultural interaction offers meaningful insight into Uganda’s human history and conservation efforts.

Accommodation:  Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Meals: Full board

Day 4: Transfer Back to Kampala – End of the Tour

Following breakfast at the lodge, you will begin your return journey to Kampala, marking the final day of your adventure with Abunda Discoveries Uganda. The drive back offers another opportunity to admire Uganda’s diverse landscapes, from misty highlands to open plains and bustling towns. A lunch stop will be made en route, allowing you to relax and reflect on the incredible wildlife and cultural experiences of the past few days. Upon arrival in Kampala in the late afternoon or early evening, you will be dropped off at your preferred location, officially bringing the tour to an end. You depart with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and warm hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Inclusions

• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• All park entrance fees
• English-speaking professional driver/guide
• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• All government taxes and levies

Exclusions

• International and domestic flights
• Travel and medical insurance
• Uganda visa fees
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to Pack

• Valid passport and travel documents
• Lightweight clothing (neutral colors recommended)
• A warm sweater or jacket for cool mornings and evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes or boots
• Wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Reusable water bottle
• Camera and binoculars
• Light rain jacket or poncho
• Personal toiletries and basic first aid k