6-Day Chimpanzee, Gorilla and Sanana Uganda Safari

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

Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kibale Forest

Activities: Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport. Scenic drive to Fort Portal (~6 hours) through tea plantations and lush countryside. Optional stop at a tea estate or a crater lake viewpoint.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (mid-range)
Expect: A relaxing drive with stunning landscapes and a warm welcome in the Crater Lake region.

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 Tracking in Kibale & Bigodi Swamp Walk

Activities: Early morning briefing at Kibale Forest HQ. Guided chimpanzee tracking in the dense tropical forest. Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, known for monkeys and over 200 bird species.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse.
Expect: Close encounters with chimps and other primates, vibrant birdlife, and community-based conservation.

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)

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Safari & Boat Cruise

Activities: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (~2.5 hours). Game drive in the Kasenyi Plains – expect to see elephants, buffalo, lions, and Uganda kobs. Afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel (hippos, crocodiles, birds, elephants).
Accommodation: Enganzi Game Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge.
Expect: Excellent wildlife sightings on land and water with spectacular views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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:

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Activities: Early game drive in the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (~3-4 hours). Evening at leisure: campfire, cultural dance (optional).
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge.
Expect: Beautiful off-the-beaten-path game drive, followed by mountain views and forest air 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 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Expedition - Bucket List Adventure

Activities: Early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. Trek into Bwindi to find a habituated gorilla family (duration: 2–6 hours). Spend 1 hour observing gorillas in their natural habitat. An optional community walk or Batwa cultural visit in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge.
Expect: A humbling, emotional, and unforgettable face-to-face experience with endangered mountain gorillas.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali – End of Tour

Activities: Breakfast and start the scenic drive back to Entebbe (8–9 hours) or cross into Rwanda via Cyanika border and head to Kigali (4–5 hours). Stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs if heading to Entebbe.
Optional: Flight from Kihihi or Kisoro to Entebbe available at extra cost.
Expect: A final reflection on an incredible wildlife journey through the Pearl of Africa.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.