6-Day Ultimate Primate Safari Experience

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

Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Upon arrival, your guide will meet you, transfer you to a comfortable vehicle, and transfer you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The journey to Mgahinga takes approximately 8-9 hours from Entebbe. You’ll pass through scenic hilly landscapes, local villages, and lush countryside. You will stop at the equator for photo opportunities, snacks, refreshments, and lunch in Masaka town. As you near the park, you’ll see stunning views of the Virunga Mountains and the surrounding hills of southwestern Uganda. Check-in to the Lodge for dinner and relaxation and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

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

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mutanda Lake Resort

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After your early morning breakfast, your guide will drive you to the Park Headquarters at exactly 6:00 a.m. for briefing and join others before heading into the forest for your gorilla trek. This trek can last for between 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of the mountain gorilla family on that particular day. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them while observing their behavior, taking photographs before you return to the Park Headquarters for your certificate that confirms that you have tracked gorillas in Uganda. Return to the lodge for lunch and after, have dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mutanda Lake Resort

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Meet your guide after breakfast and proceed to search for the golden monkeys. Like the previous day, you receive a briefing from the ranger guide who will share information on what to expect while searching for the golden monkeys in the Virunga volcanoes. After this short brief, you will start your hike up in search of the golden monkeys. Return back to the lodge for lunch and later relax and enjoy this beautiful scenery at the lodge. Have dinner and overnight as you wait for another day.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mutanda Lake Resort

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Kibale National Park, home to Uganda’s famous chimpanzee population. The drive takes about 5-6 hours, passing through the beautiful western Ugandan countryside, with stunning views of tea plantations and small villages. Check-in to the lodge upon arrival at Kibale. After settling in, you can relax and enjoy the surroundings of Kibaale’s lush forests.

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 (Safari Tent)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and Bigodi wetland experience

After breakfast at 6:30 am, head to the Kibale Park Headquarters for your chimpanzee tracking briefing. Begin your chimpanzee tracking through the forest with an expert guide. The trek can range from 1-4 hours, depending on the chimpanzees' location. Once you find the chimpanzees, you’ll have 1 hour to observe their behavior, interactions, and daily activities, such as feeding, grooming, and playing. Capture the moment (without flash) and enjoy this rare opportunity to interact with these fascinating primates. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch and proceed for a walk in Bigodi. Take a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, located just outside Kibale National Park. This area is great for birdwatching and observing other wildlife like black-and-white colobus monkeys. The wetland walk is easy and provides a great opportunity to learn about the park’s flora and fauna. Return to the lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and reflect on your chimpanzee and wetland experience.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer back to Kampala/ Entebbe to end the trip

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe for your departure.
Drive to Entebbe takes around 5-6 hours depending on the route and road conditions.

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.