7 days Gorilla and Chimpanzees Trails

Day 1:
Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by Crystal Guide who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. After a short transfer to your hotel you will be briefed about you safari. Depending on the time of arrival e.g if your flight arrives in the morning, you are advised to have money changed this day.

To get to know Kampala, you can visit some of the landmarks in town with the help of our driver/guide. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Hotel Africana or Hotel International. BB

Day 2:
After breakfast, transfer to Fort Portal with a stop over for lunch en-route. Relax at your hotel in the afternoon. Overnight at Ndali Lodge or Rwenzori View Guest House. FB

Day 3:
After Breakfast go for chimpanzee tracking. You will also see and other primates including l'hoestes, red colobus, blue red tailed and gray cheeked mangabey. Enjoy the services of our guide who will give you detailed information on primates, forest, flora and fauna. Afternoon visit to Bigodi swamp, see other mammals and primates including the rare red Columbus monkey and the sitatunga. Overnight at Ndali Lodge or Rwenzori View Guest House. FB

Day 4:
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by driving through the 'Switzerland of Africa' area known as Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads. Pass through Ishasha where you will have an opportunity to see the tree climbing lions or take the alternative route through the cultivated area. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp. FB

Day 5:
Go for gorilla tracking walking up steeply in the dense rain forest through different animals' trails allowing access to tourists. Gorilla tracking is an inspiring and wonderful adventure which one can't afford to miss. The Gorillas are and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact. Overnight stay at Gorilla Forest Camp or L. Kitandara Tented Camp. FB

Day 6:
After breakfast, Leisurely drive back to Kampala with a stop over for lunch en-route. Stop at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers en-route where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations. There will also be time to stop at the Equator for photographs. You will arrive in Kampala in the early evening. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Hotel Africana or Hotel International. BB

Day 7:
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport ready to catch your Flight.