4-Day Trekking Gorillas and Chimpanzees in Uganda

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

Airport Pickup, Transfer to Accommodation

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your assigned tour driver-guide, who will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation for the night. Depending on your arrival time and energy levels, you may choose to enjoy a short tour around Entebbe. Optional activities include a visit to Mabamba Swamp to track the rare shoebill stork or a relaxed city tour around Entebbe. Alternatively, you may spend a quiet evening at the lodge, unwinding from jet lag and resting in preparation for the activities of the following day.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will embark on a drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The 9-hour journey will take you through the Ugandan countryside with farms, small towns, plantations, and interesting landscapes on your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

There are plenty of interesting stopovers along the way including lunch in Mbarara. You will reach your lodge in the evening.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP

Today is the highlight of your tour as you prepare for an unforgettable encounter with the gentle giants, the rare mountain gorillas. For many travelers, this experience is the highlight of this safari. You will trek into the forest in small groups of no more than 8 people, guided by experienced rangers in search of a gorilla family. Along the way, your guide will point out signs of gorilla activity such as nests, dung, and chewed bamboo shoots. The trek takes you through forested slopes, tangled vines, thick bushes, and bamboo vegetation, making the journey as rewarding as the destination. Once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend up to one magical hour observing them in their natural habitat.

After the gorilla trekking experience, you will transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. If fortunate, you may spot the famous tree-climbing lions resting in the fig trees along the way. Spend the evening at rest as you await the next days' activity.

Main Destination:

Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Drive to Entebbe

After an early breakfast, your tour driver-guide will transfer you to Kyambura Gorge for a guided primate walk in search of chimpanzees. Along the way, you may also encounter other primate species, including colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. The ranger guide will provide detailed insights into the behavior of the primates as well as the diverse flora and fauna of the forest. After this exciting experience, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe Airport, with a stop in Mbarara City for lunch and a chance to shop for souvenirs at the Equator.

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.