5-Day Gorillas & Chimpanzee Safari

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

Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet your safari guide and begin the scenic drive to Kibale National Park. The journey takes approximately five to six hours, passing through lush countryside, tea plantations, and rural villages. You will have lunch enroute before arriving at your lodge in the afternoon. Depending on the time, you may choose to take a guided nature walk around the lodge to explore the beautiful surroundings. Dinner and overnight in 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:

Turaco Treetops Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking & Swamp walk

After an early breakfast, you will head to the Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated chimpanzee group. The trek takes between two to four hours, during which you will have the chance to spot various monkey species, birds, and butterflies. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will spend an hour observing them as they swing through the trees, groom each other, and communicate in their natural habitat. After lunch, you will take a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run conservation area that is home to several primate species, including red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and vervet monkeys, as well as a variety of birdlife such as the great blue turaco. The walk provides an excellent opportunity for birdwatching and cultural encounters with the local community. Dinner and overnight in Kibale.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Turaco Treetops Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, you will embark on a scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive takes approximately six to seven hours, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills, crater lakes, and the Albertine Rift Valley. You will stop for lunch enroute before continuing through small villages and tea plantations. Upon arrival at Bwindi, you will check into your lodge and relax in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing before heading into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once you find them, you will have one unforgettable hour to observe their interactions, take photos, and appreciate the incredible bond within their family group. After lunch at the lodge, you will take part in a community visit to meet the Batwa people, the indigenous forest dwellers who once lived in Bwindi before it became a national park. You will learn about their traditional hunting techniques, medicinal plants, and cultural dances. This experience provides an insightful glimpse into their way of life and efforts to preserve their heritage. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure to Kampala via Equator

After breakfast, you will begin the journey back to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photography and souvenir shopping. You will have lunch enroute and continue to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable primate safari in Uganda.

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.