Uganda Overland: Gorillas & Chimps

Nine days overland through Uganda, built around two big wildlife encounters: chimps in Kalinzu Forest and mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You travel with experienced trackers for the gorilla trek, working through forest terrain for the chance to spend time near one of the world's endangered great apes.

This is a budget-conscious overland trip, moving between sites in a Lando (an adventure truck kitted out for rough roads) and camping along the way. It's built for young travellers who want serious wildlife without a high price tag, and who don't mind roughing it a bit to get there.

What you'll do

• Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest
• Trek with experienced guides in search of mountain gorillas
• Travel by overland truck (Lando) through Uganda's forest regions
• Camp in the wild, close to the areas you're exploring

Day by day

• Activities: 1. An essential part of your safari is participation. The group is usually divided into small groups and given different tasks which change on a day to day basis, from kitchen duty group (helping in prepare meals and clean up afterwards), the packing group (sets up all tables and chairs outside) and the cleaning group (which cleans the truck by emptying the rubbish bin and brooming). it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEOs will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable. 2. Sleeping bags cannot be rented on any of our Africa overland or safari trips 3. Travelling can be difficult, as long drives and poor road conditions are the rule as opposed to the exception in both Kenya and Uganda. This overland camping trip is about travelling to see what the region is like, to see animals in national parks, to trek to the mountain gorillas, and many other sights in between. As such, we cover long distances and have long, bumpy travel days to to get to some of these amazing locations. Despite this, the diversity and scenery of the African landscape, the local culture and abundant wildlife are all well worth the experience. 4. G Adventures can never guarantee the sighting of wildlife, especially when it comes to mountain gorillas. However, the mountain gorilla trek is organized to ensure success. Before heading into the jungle, our local guides receive coordinates from trackers on the whereabouts of the gorillas, and the trackers stay with the gorillas until the group arrives. Please note that if you are unwell with anything contagious, even a common cold, you may be denied any of the treks to ensure the safety of the gorillas and chimps. This is a national park regulation, and trekking permits will not be refunded if you are denied entrance due to illness. 5. Visitors to Uganda should be in excellent physical condition, without any heart problems and prepared to spend strenuous days in humid rain forests, steep terrain and high altitude trekking for chimpanzee and gorillas, as well as other primates. As it is very dark in the jungle; only high speed film (ISO 400 or higher) will give good results. Those preferring to remain at base camp in Bwindi may do so, however, there is no price reduction. 6. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 7. The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited. 8. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has four areas; Rushaga, Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija. Depending on permit availability your group could be tracking gorillas from different areas of the park, it is all still part of Bwindi.Lake Bunyonyi - Swimming - Canoe Rental (10USD per person) - Day Trip to Kigali - Nature Walk (5USD per person) - Motorboat Tour of Lake Bunyonyi (40USD per person) - Bird Watching Walk (10USD per person) Kalinzu Forest Reserve - Kansenene Hill Hike (8USD per person) - Local Coffee Tour (12USD per person) Lake Mburo - Lake Mburo Boat Safari (30USD per person) Lake Mburo National Park - Nature Walk (25USD per person) Jinja - Nile River Kayaking (140-160USD per person) - Quad Biking (105USD per person) - Nile River Sunset Cruise (30USD per person) - Bungee Jumping (145USD per person) - Jinja River Rafting (140USD per person) Mabira Forest - Mabira Forest Mountain Biking (55USD per person)
• Flights: International flights are not included.
• Optional: Lake Bunyonyi - Swimming - Canoe Rental (10USD per person) - Bird Watching Walk (5USD per person) - Nature Walk (5USD per person) - Motorboat Tour of Lake Bunyonyi (25-80USD per person) - Rwanda Day Tour (40-250USD per person) Lake Mburo - Lake Mburo Boat Safari (70USD per person) Lake Mburo National Park - Nature Walk (10USD per person) Mabira Forest - Mabira Forest Mountain Biking (45USD per person, 180USD per group) Jinja - Quad Biking (99USD per person) - Nile River Rafting (115-125USD per person) - Nile River Kayaking (140-160USD per person) - Bungee Jumping (115USD per person) - Nile River Sunset Cruise (45USD per person)
• Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).