4-Day Best Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Uganda

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

Transfer from Entebbe International Airport or Hotel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your 4 Day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up in Entebbe by our professional guide. From here, you will embark on a scenic drive towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and home to more than 480 mountain gorillas.

The journey takes approximately 8–9 hours, offering stunning views of Uganda’s countryside, terraced hills, and vibrant local villages. Along the way, you will have the option to stop at the Equator in Kayabwe, a perfect spot for photos and a short exploration of the fascinating water experiments that demonstrate the Coriolis effect.

You will arrive at Bwindi in the late afternoon and check into Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge located just outside the national park. Spend the evening unwinding as you prepare for the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience the next day.

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:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise early for a hearty breakfast before heading to Bwindi National Park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. Here, experienced rangers will provide information about the park, the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking, and assign you to a specific gorilla family group based on your fitness level.
The trek begins as you follow the dense trails of Bwindi, navigating through thick vegetation, steep terrain, and mist-covered hills. Gorilla trekking can take anywhere between 2 to 7 hours, depending on the gorilla family's movement. Once you find the majestic mountain gorillas, you will have one hour to observe them up close, watching their social interactions, playful juveniles, and the impressive silverback leader.

Capture breathtaking photos and soak in the beauty of these gentle giants before trekking back to the park headquarters.

After receiving a gorilla trekking certificate, return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.

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)

Transfer to Kibale National Park – The Primate Capital of the World (Chimpanzees)

After breakfast, embark on a 5–6-hour scenic drive from Bwindi to Kibale National Park, the best destination for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda. The journey offers picturesque views of tea plantations, crater lakes, and the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon).

Kibale National Park is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and hosts 13 primate species, including the rare L'Hoest's monkey, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.

Arrive at your accommodation, Kibale Forest Camp, and enjoy a relaxing evening while listening to the sounds of the forest.

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:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience in Kibale Forest & Transfer to Entebbe

Wake up early for breakfast and head to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a chimpanzee tracking briefing. The trek through the dense tropical rainforest of Kibale is an adventure in itself, as you may also encounter forest elephants, bush pigs, and various bird species along the way.

Once you find a troop of habituated chimpanzees, you will have one hour to observe their behavior, watching them swing from tree to tree, groom each other, and call out in their distinct vocalizations. Chimpanzee tracking usually lasts between 2 to 4 hours.

After the trek, embark on a return journey to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of this unforgettable 4-Day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Safari.

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.