4-Day Kibale National Park and Gorilla Trekking 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

Your safari begins with an early departure from either Entebbe or Kampala as you set off toward western Uganda. The journey takes you through vibrant roadside towns, plantations, and rolling countryside. You’ll enjoy several scenic pauses along the way before continuing toward Kibale Forest. By mid-afternoon, you will arrive at Chimpundu Lodge, a luxury retreat tucked beside the forest. Settle in, explore the lodge grounds, or enjoy the surrounding natural sounds as night falls over the rainforest.

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:

Chimpundu Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your guided chimpanzee tracking experience. As you venture through Kibale’s lush forest, you’ll listen for calls in the canopy and watch for movement among the branches. Along the way, you may encounter other primates such as red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys, along with a rich array of butterflies and birds. Following the trek, you’ll travel south toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through Fort Portal and later traversing beautiful landscapes filled with crater lakes, tea plantations, and forested slopes. Arrive at Mahogany Springs Lodge in the early evening and unwind with views of the surrounding hills.

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:

Mahogany Springs Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early for one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters. After reporting to the Bwindi briefing point, you will join your assigned group and set off into the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek varies in length depending on the gorillas’ movements, but once found, you will spend up to one hour quietly observing them as they feed, interact, and move through the vegetation. It is an intimate and moving experience that rewards both patience and effort. After the trek, return to Mahogany Springs Lodge to relax and reflect on your once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mahogany Springs Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After having breakfast, you will set off for the drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. The route provides more chances to admire Uganda’s landscapes, with a scheduled lunch stop. As you proceed toward the central region, you’ll pause at the Equator crossing near Masaka to shop for souvenirs, and enjoy a drink. The journey then continues until you reach Entebbe Airport or your hotel in Kampala, concluding your safari.

Main Destination:

Kampala (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.