5-Day Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimps Mid Range Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Today, you will travel south to Kibale Forest National Park, widely celebrated as the Primate Capital of the World with over 13 primate species, including the iconic chimpanzees. Enjoy a scenic drive through tea plantations and traditional villages, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and unwind after the journey, or opt for a guided community walk to explore the local culture and stunning landscapes surrounding Kibale.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa, offers one of the best chimpanzee trekking experiences in Uganda. Venture deep into the tropical rainforest, crossing forest streams while tracking chimpanzees with the guidance of an experienced ranger. Along the way, you may spot red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, colorful butterflies, and a variety of forest birds calling from the canopy.

Enjoy unforgettable photography moments as you observe chimpanzees playing, feeding, and interacting in their natural habitat. After lunch, and time permitting, visit Bigodi Village and Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for its rich birdlife and primate diversity.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi

Today, begin your scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive takes approximately 6–8 hours, passing through the stunning Kigezi Highlands, famous for their rolling, terraced hills often called the Switzerland of Africa.

Lunch will be enjoyed en route or at your lodge, depending on arrival time. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge in or near the forest and relax as you prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The highlight of your safari is mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Explore the dense, wildlife-rich rainforest, home to numerous primates, birds, butterflies, and mammals, before coming face-to-face with the rare and gentle mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking can take 1 to 8 hours, depending on their movement, but you will have one full hour with the gorillas to capture unforgettable moments.

Optional activities include a community village walk or a short guided forest walk. The Batwa cultural experience offers insight into the traditions of Uganda’s forest people and takes up to 5 hours, including travel. Costs are USD 80 for solo travelers, USD 70 per person for 2–3 people, and USD 60 per person for groups of 4 or more.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After an early morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala/Entebbe International Airport for your flights out later in the evening. You'll have lunch in the city or the Equator depending on your arrival time and proceed to Entebbe International Airport. This day is reserved for evening flights through Entebbe International Airport or a post-night to be organized in either Kampala or Entebbe. If you request a post-night, please let us know in advance.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.