East Africa Tours

Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trek

Duration6 days

LocationBwindi & Kibale, Uganda

Group4 persons

Rating

Meet our closest relatives in the wild on this 6-day Uganda primate safari. You will track chimpanzees through Kibale Forest, then trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to sit quietly with a family of mountain gorillas, one of the most moving wildlife encounters in Africa.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a ranger guide
Forest lodges, scenic drives through Uganda's green hills and tea country
Starts and ends in Entebbe, with permits arranged in advance

Gorilla permits are limited, so early booking is essential. Tell Day Safaris Adventures your dates and we will check availability for you.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Gorilla / chimpanzee trekking permits
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park entry fees and ranger guides
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Porter fees for trekking (optional)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

6-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Entebbe - Welcome to Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Briefing about your primate adventure. Evening relaxation at the hotel with views of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake.

Lake Victoria hotel (Lake Victoria Serena or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Welcome
Briefing,
Lake
Victoria

Day2

Entebbe to Kibale Forest - The Chimpanzee Journey

7:00 AM breakfast and briefing. Drive to Kibale National Park (6 hours) through the beautiful Ugandan countryside with tea plantations and crater lakes. Arrive at Kibale Forest Lodge in the afternoon. Evening briefing from park rangers about chimpanzee trekking guidelines.

Kibale Forest Lodge (Primate Lodge or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Drive,
Tea
Plantation
Views,
Chimpanzee

Day3

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

6:30 AM breakfast and packing. 7:30 AM depart for park headquarters for briefing. Enter Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking (2-5 hours). Once located, spend one hour observing chimpanzees as they feed, play, and socialize. Learn about their social structures from expert trackers. Afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird watching.

Kibale Forest LodgeFull Board

Chimpanzee
Trekking,
Photography,
Bigodi
Wetland
Bird

Day4

Kibale to Bwindi - Through the Mountains

8:00 AM breakfast. Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (5-6 hours) via Queen Elizabeth National Park with views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Check-in at your Bwindi lodge nestled in the jungle. Evening briefing about gorilla trekking rules and safety.

Bwindi Jungle Lodge (Bwindi Lodge or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Mountain
Drive,
Wildlife
Viewing
En

Day5

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

5:30 AM early breakfast. Drive to park headquarters for gorilla group assignment. Enter Bwindi's dense forest with expert trackers and armed guards. Trek through thick vegetation (1-5 hours depending on gorilla location). Once you find a gorilla family, you have one magical hour watching them eat, play, and interact. Return to lodge for celebration lunch.

Bwindi Jungle LodgeFull Board

Gorilla
Trekking
(habituation
Experience),
Photography,
Celebration

Day6

Bwindi to Entebbe - Departure

7:00 AM breakfast. Morning optional Batwa pygmy cultural experience (visit the "Keepers of the Forest" to learn about their traditional forest life). Drive back to Entebbe (7-8 hours) with packed lunch. Stop at the Equator for photo opportunity. Evening drop-off at Entebbe Airport for departure.

No accommodationFull Board