About This Tour
he 6 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari is an unforgettable primate adventure through Uganda’s spectacular forests. The safari combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, while also offering opportunities to experience Uganda’s beautiful landscapes, local communities and diverse wildlife.This safari is ideal for travellers who want to experience Uganda’s two most famous primates in one carefully planned adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Experience Uganda's tropical forests
Itinerary
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe. Drive westwards through Uganda's beautiful countryside towards Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa's most important destinations for chimpanzee tracking.
Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through rural communities, tea plantations and rolling hills.Have lunch en route before continuing to Kibale. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax.
If time permits, you can take an optional community or nature walk around the area.
Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Kibale
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking experience.
Kibale Forest is famous for its large population of chimpanzees and is also home to several other primates, including red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and mangabeys.
The trek takes you through the beautiful tropical forest as your ranger searches for habituated chimpanzee communities.
Once you find the chimpanzees, you will have time to observe their behaviour and take photographs while following the park's guidelines.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you may enjoy an optional Bigodi Wetland Community Walk, where you can experience local village life and look for additional primates and bird species.
Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Kibale
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, begin the scenic journey towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to some of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
The journey takes you through Uganda's spectacular southwestern landscapes, including rolling hills, banana plantations, forests and traditional communities.
Stop for lunch along the way before continuing towards Bwindi.
Depending on the location of your gorilla trekking sector, accommodation will be arranged in the appropriate area of Bwindi.
Spend the evening relaxing at the lodge and preparing for the following day's gorilla trek.
Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Your ranger guide will explain the trekking rules and safety procedures before you enter the forest.
The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorilla family assigned to your group. Bwindi's terrain can be steep and challenging, but the experience of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat makes the effort worthwhile.
Once you locate the gorilla family, spend your permitted viewing time observing their behaviour, interactions and daily activities.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the evening, you may enjoy an optional cultural experience with the local community or simply relax at the lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive towards Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The journey provides beautiful views of southwestern Uganda, including the famous terraced hills and countryside around the Kigezi region.
Continue towards Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy lunch along the way.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an evening game drive in the park, where you could encounter elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs and other wildlife.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge/camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early for breakfast and, time permitting, enjoy a short morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After the game drive, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Have lunch en route and continue towards your final destination.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your 6 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included/Exclude
The Cost Includes
- Drinking water
- Professional Guide
- Safari vehicle
The Cost Excludes
- Visa
- Tips
- Safari wear
- Medical and travel insurance
Tour Plan
No prior experience is necessary at all! Our professional and friendly crew are excellent instructors and will provide a brief, easy-to-follow lesson on how to use the gear before you get in the water. We also provide flotation devices, like pool noodles or vests, to ensure everyone can float comfortably and safely, regardless of their swimming or snorkeling ability.
Molokini crater is famous for its incredible visibility and vibrant coral reefs, home to hundreds of species of colorful tropical fish. At Turtle Arches, there is a very high probability of seeing and swimming near the majestic Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. You might also spot eels, rays, or even dolphins during the boat journey, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Yes, this is a fantastic and memorable trip for families. Our crew is experienced in helping children feel comfortable and safe in the water. We provide snorkeling gear in children’s sizes and flotation devices to ensure they have a great time. The calm and protected conditions inside the Molokini crater are often perfect for introducing kids to the wonders of the ocean.
Your safety is our absolute top priority. The captain will make a decision based on wind and swell conditions on the morning of the tour. If the weather is deemed unsafe to travel, the trip may be canceled by us. In the event of a company cancellation, you will always be given the option to reschedule for another day or receive a 100% full refund.