Explore Uganda’s incredible wildlife on this 6-day primate adventure. Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, spot tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a close encounter with mountain gorillas. Enjoy cultural experiences with the Batwa community, scenic Crater Lakes, and a visit to the Equator. Finish your journey with a scenic flight or drive back to Entebbe.
What is the Safari About?
Explore the unique Gorilla and Primate Trekking in African countries like Uganda
Highlights
- Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.
- Spot tree-climbing lions in Ishasha.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest.
- Experience Batwa cultural traditions.
- Explore crater lakes and nature trails.
Get Day-to-Day Idea
Explore unique Gorilla and Primate Trekking in African countries such as Uganda.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide, who will assist you with immigration clearance and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner before settling in for the night.
Day Itinerary
TBA: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
TBA: Meet and greet assistance.
TBA: Immigration clearance.
TBA: Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Dinner.
Drive Time: 10 Minutes.
Stay
Entebbe Forest Lodge 5*
Hotel No. 5 Boutique Hotel 4*
Boma House 3*
Start your day with breakfast before departing for Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, pass through Fort Portal, a scenic town known for its tea plantations, breathtaking views of the Ruwenzori Mountains, and lush green landscapes.
Upon arrival at Kibale Forest National Park, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Crater Lakes, a beautiful series of volcanic lakes surrounded by rolling hills. Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day Itinerary:
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
12:00 – Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park.
13:00 – Lunch at the lodge.
14:00 – Visit the Crater Lakes.
17:00 – Return to the lodge.
18:00 – Dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Drive Time: 6 hours.
Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Stay
Papaya Safari Lodge – 5*
Tabebuia Safari Resort Mid – 4*
Turaco Treetops – 3*
Start your day with an early breakfast, then head to the Kibale Forest Park Headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking.
Accompanied by experienced guides, walk through the lush rainforest, listening for chimp calls and spotting other primates like red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and grey-cheeked mangabeys. The trek lasts 2 to 3 hours, with one hour spent observing the chimpanzees up close.
After lunch at the lodge, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a biodiversity hotspot known for its rich birdlife, primates, and vibrant plant species. Walk along a boardwalk trail, where you may spot the Great Blue Turaco, red colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
Return to the lodge in the evening, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.
Day Itinerary:
06:00 – Breakfast at the lodge.
07:00 – Transfer to Kibale Forest Headquarters for chimpanzee briefing.
08:00 – Start chimpanzee trekking.
13:00 – Lunch at the lodge.
15:00 – Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk.
17:30 – Return to the lodge.
19:00 – Dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Stay
Papaya Safari Lodge – 5*
Tabebuia Safari Resort Mid – 4*
Turaco Treetops – 3*
After breakfast, set off for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests and home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. The journey takes you through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering scenic views and possible wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive at Bwindi in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy a late lunch. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, soaking in the beautiful forest scenery, or exploring the surroundings.
End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, preparing for tomorrow's gorilla trekking adventure.
Day Itinerary:
07:00 – Breakfast at the lodge.
08:00 – Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park via Queen Elizabeth Park.
13:00 – Arrive and check in at the lodge.
13:30 – Late lunch at the lodge.
15:00 – Evening relaxation and sightseeing.
19:00 – Dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Drive Time: 7 hours
Flight time: 1 hour.
Stay
Gorilla Forest Camp – 5*
Mahogany Spring – 4*
Gorilla Leisure Lodge – 3*
Begin your day with an early breakfast, preparing for an exciting gorilla trekking experience. By 7:00 AM, transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a ranger briefing. Your guided trek through the dense forest will take between 30 minutes and 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants, including the dominant Silverback, in their natural habitat.
After lunch, visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditional way of life before they were relocated from the forest. Walk through the jungle with Batwa guides, see their hunting techniques, learn about medicinal plants, and experience their unique cultural practices.
Return to the lodge in the evening, enjoy dinner, and relax after a memorable day.
Day Itinerary:
06:00 – Breakfast at the lodge.
07:00 – Transfer to park headquarters for briefing.
08:00 – Start gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
13:00 – Return from the trek.
15:00 – Visit the Batwa community and Craft Banda.
18:30 – Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Stay
Gorilla Forest Camp – 5*
Mahogany Spring – 4*
Gorilla Leisure Lodge – 3*
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before bidding farewell to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Depending on your schedule, take a scenic drive back to Entebbe or opt for a domestic flight from Kihihi Airstrip.
Upon arrival in Entebbe, connect to your outbound international flight, marking the end of your 6-day primate adventure in Uganda.
Day Itinerary:
07:00 – Breakfast at the lodge.
07:30 – Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for the flight to Entebbe.
09:45 – Flight departs for Entebbe.
11:25 – Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
11:40 – Connect to your international flight.
TBA – Flight time to be confirmed.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Drive Time: 8 Hours Flight Option: 2 Hours.
Inclusion and Exclusion
Includes
- Meet & Greet services
- All airport transfers
- Ground transfers by 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with Wi-Fi
- One Gorilla permit per person is $800.00 per person
- Batwa village walks in Bwindi
- Chimpanzee trekking permit is $250.00 per person
- Bigodi WalkCrater Lakes visit
- Services of an English-speaking guide- per vehicle
- Fuel expenses.Accommodation and all meals while on the entire safari stay in Uganda.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari
- Park entrance fees.
- Bottled drinking water & assorted drinks through the safari.
- Ranger fees.
- All government taxes.
- Our assistance.
Excludes
- International flights
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Visa Fees
- Premium drinks
- Cigarettes
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Any other items of a personal nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Primate trekking in Uganda involves guided forest excursions to observe mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and other primates in their natural habitat.
The dry seasons from June to September and December to February offer better trekking conditions with less muddy trails and easier forest navigation.
Yes. Permits for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking are mandatory and should be booked in advance due to limited availability.
The minimum age for children in chimpanzee and gorilla trekking is 15 years old.
Photography is allowed but flash photography is prohibited to avoid disturbing the primates.
