6-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventure

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

Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by your safari guide from Naleyo Tours and Travels, who will brief you about the exciting journey ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at your lodge or take a short walk in the nearby botanical gardens or along Lake Victoria’s shoreline. This day is mainly for relaxation and recovery from your flight, ensuring you are refreshed for the adventures to come. Your overnight stay will be at a comfortable midrange lodge in Entebbe.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

2 Friends Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kibale National Park – Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Walk

After breakfast, you'll embark on a scenic drive through Uganda’s lush countryside, tea plantations, and rolling hills as you head toward Kibale Forest National Park, the “Primate Capital of the World.” In the afternoon, you will join a guided trek to track wild chimpanzees, an experience that often rewards visitors with sightings of other primates such as red colobus, black-and-white colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. Later, you'll explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary on a community-guided walk, a haven for birdlife and cultural encounters. You'll end the day with a hearty dinner at the lodge.

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:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive & Boat Safari

After breakfast, you'll drive south towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah reserve. On arrival, you'll set out on a rewarding game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, and with luck, lions and leopards. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that links Lakes George and Edward. The cruise offers close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants cooling off at the shores, and a dazzling array of water birds. Your overnight stay will be at a midrange lodge overlooking the park.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Through Ishasha to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Tree-Climbing Lions & Scenic Drive

After breakfast, you'll take a game drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famously known for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen lounging on fig trees. Afterward, you'll continue your journey through scenic hills and traditional villages towards Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas. You'll arrive in the evening, relax, and prepare for the next day’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Your overnight stay will be at a cozy midrange lodge near 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:

Silverback 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 in Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkClose Encounter with the Gentle Giants

This day marks the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, you'll proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before heading into the dense forest with experienced rangers. Trekking may take between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas, but the reward is unforgettable —coming face to face with a gorilla family in their natural habitat. You'll spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their behavior, taking photographs, and appreciating this rare wildlife encounter. In the afternoon, you may opt for a cultural experience with the Batwa people, learning about their forest traditions.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Silverback Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, you'll begin your journey back. If departing from Rwanda, you will drive across the Cyanika or Katuna border into Rwanda and continue to Kigali, where you may do a brief city tour (including the Genocide Memorial and local markets) before your evening departure. Alternatively, you will return to Entebbe for your outbound journey. This marks the end of your safari, leaving you with incredible memories of Uganda’s primates, wildlife, and landscapes.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

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.