6 days · Uganda · Primate safari
Uganda Gorillas & Chimps
Spend an unforgettable hour with a family of mountain gorillas in Bwindi’s Impenetrable Forest, track chimpanzees in Kibale and cruise the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda is wild, green and deeply rewarding.
Enquire about this safariDuration
6 days / 5 nights
Route
Kibale · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi
Best time
June – Sept, Dec – Feb
Ideal for
Nature lovers aged 15+
Into the forest
Uganda is home to around half of the world’s mountain gorillas, and trekking to see them is one of the most moving wildlife encounters on earth. Treks in Bwindi can take anywhere from one to several hours through steep forest, and once you find the family you spend one hour with them. Permits are limited and must be booked in advance, so we recommend planning several months ahead. Trekkers must be at least 15 years old and reasonably fit. The journey also includes chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, buffalo and birdlife.
Itinerary
Day by day
A sample route. Your planner will adjust camps and order to match the herds' position in your travel month.
Day 1 · Arrive in Entebbe
Met at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to a lakeside hotel on Lake Victoria.
Day 2 · To Kibale Forest
Fly or drive west to Kibale, the primate capital of East Africa, with views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Day 3 · Chimpanzee tracking
Track habituated chimpanzees in the forest, then walk the Bigodi wetland for birds and monkeys.
Day 4 · Queen Elizabeth
Game drive and an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel among hippos, elephants and buffalo.
Day 5 · Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Trek with expert rangers to find a gorilla family and spend a magical hour in their company.
Day 6 · Return to Entebbe
Fly back to Entebbe to connect with your flight home or continue to Tanzania or Kenya.
Included
— Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
— Private 4x4 vehicle and driver-guide
— Park entrance and ranger fees
— Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
— Kazinga Channel boat safari
— Airport transfers
— 24/7 support from our team
Not included
— International flights and visas
— Travel insurance (required)
— Optional balloon safari
— Tips for guides and camp staff
— Premium drinks and personal items
Track gorillas with us
Gorilla permits are limited, so planning ahead is essential. Tell us your preferred dates and we’ll secure permits and lodges.
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