5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Swamp Walk

After an early breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or Airport and depart Entebbe and travel west through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills to Kibale Forest National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax before heading out for an evening nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its rich birdlife, monkeys, and community conservation initiatives.

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:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking & Evening Community Tour

Begin the day with an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest. Accompanied by experienced rangers, venture into the forest in search of habituated chimpanzees and spend time observing their fascinating behavior in their natural habitat.
In the evening, enjoy a guided community tour, where you'll interact with local residents, learn about traditional lifestyles, and experience the culture and hospitality of the surrounding communities.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and journey south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive offers stunning views of crater lakes, terraced hillsides, and rural villages. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and spend the evening relaxing 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:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking & Evening Batwa Cultural Experience

Today is the highlight of your safari. After an early briefing by park rangers, venture into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural environment.
In the evening, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience, learning about the traditions, music, dance, and forest survival skills of the indigenous Batwa people, the original inhabitants of the Bwindi Forest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe through Uganda’s beautiful countryside. Enjoy scenic views and optional stopovers along the way before arriving in Entebbe in the evening for drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.