4-Day Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Chimps Safari Adventure

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla Trekking

Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the southwestern highlands of Uganda, home to the dense and misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive takes about 8–9 hours, offering sweeping views of rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and vibrant villages. Although long, the road trip is rewarding for adventure seekers who enjoy exploring the countryside. On arrival at your lodge in Bwindi, you will settle in and later gather around a warm campfire to enjoy the cool mountain evening.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Kisoro

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing about your gorilla trekking experience. Here, you’ll receive important guidelines and can hire a porter for a small fee to assist with your backpack and steep terrain. Equipped with packed lunch and drinking water, you’ll join a group of fellow trekkers led by an experienced ranger guide into the rainforest. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend one magical hour observing their behavior and interactions. Later in the afternoon, you will transfer to Kisoro, located near Mgahinga National Park, where you will have dinner and overnight rest.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga and Transfer to Kalinzu

The day begins with a short transfer to Mgahinga National Park for a briefing before your Golden Monkey trek. These playful primates thrive in bamboo forests and are unique to the Albertine Rift region. You’ll spend one hour watching their fascinating behavior before leaving the park. Later, continue your journey to Rubirizi, near Kalinzu Forest Reserve, where you will check into your lodge and prepare for chimpanzee tracking the following day.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, proceed to Kalinzu Forest Reserve under the management of the Uganda National Forestry Authority. A short briefing introduces you to the rules of chimpanzee trekking, after which you venture into the forest in search of these lively primates. Once located, you’ll enjoy an hour in their company, observing them swing through the trees and interact in their natural environment. Following the trek, you will begin your return journey to Entebbe, marking the end of this thrilling four-day primate adventure.

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.