4-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

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

Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale National Park

Your journey begins early in the morning with a warm welcome from your professional driver-guide in Entebbe. You will embark on a scenic drive westward through Uganda's rolling hills and tea plantations en route to Kibale National Park, often referred to as the "primate capital of the world." The drive takes approximately six to seven hours, with stops for lunch and photographs along the way. You will arrive at the forested landscape of Kibale by late afternoon and check in at Bweza Kibale Lodge, nestled near the park. Relax, enjoy dinner and prepare for your first encounter with Uganda's great apes the following day.

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:

Bweza Kibale Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. Guided by expert trackers, you will venture into the forest to find one of the habituated chimpanzee families. Kibale is home to more than 1,500 chimpanzees, and sightings are highly likely. Along the way, you may also see red colobus monkey, L'Hoest's monkey and a variety of bird species.

After the trek, you will enjoy lunch and then continue south through the scenic Ishasha or Kabale route to reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the heart of Uganda's gorilla trekking experience. The drive takes between five and six hours, depending on the route. Upon arrival, you will check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, situated near one of the main gorilla trekking trailheads.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

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)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

This day is the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, report to the Rushaga Sector headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. You will be assigned to a gorilla group and led by experienced rangers deep into the forest. The trek can last from two to six hours, depending on the gorillas' movements.

Once you locate the gorilla family, you will spend up to one hour observing and photographing them – a profound and life-changing wildlife encounter.

After your trek, return to the lodge for a short rest, then drive approximately two to three hours to the peaceful and scenic Lake Bunyonyi, often called "the Switzerland of Africa" for its terraced hills and serene waters. Check in at your lodge and enjoy the evening by the lakeside.

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:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Entebbe

After a relaxed breakfast with views of the lake, begin your drive back to Entebbe. This long but scenic journey takes approximately seven to eight hours, with stops for lunch and photographs along the way. You will be dropped off at your hotel or at Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an exhilarating primate adventure in Uganda.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

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.