UGANDA // PRIMATE SAFARI
6 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzees Uganda
Both great apes in one trip, plus tree climbing lions and a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
6 Days / 5 Nights
DURATION
$2,650
FROM, PER PERSON
Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi
DESTINATIONS
2 to 8
GROUP SIZE
ABOUT THIS SAFARI
6 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzees Uganda
Uganda is the only country where you can track both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees comfortably in one itinerary. This route adds Queen Elizabeth National Park in between, which breaks up the driving and adds classic savanna game viewing.
AT A GLANCE
Trip Summary
| Detail | This safari |
|---|---|
| Price from | USD 2,650 per person |
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Safari style | Cultural, Gorilla Trekking |
| Countries | Uganda |
| Parks visited | Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest |
| Starts | Entebbe |
| Ends | Entebbe |
| Group size | Private departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle |
| Best time to go | Jun to Aug and Dec to Feb |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Your Route, Day By Day
| Day | Route | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entebbe to Kibale | Lodge, Kibale | L, D |
| 2 | Chimpanzee tracking | Lodge, Kibale | B, L, D |
| 3 | Kibale to Queen Elizabeth | Lodge, Queen Elizabeth | B, L, D |
| 4 | Ishasha to Bwindi | Lodge, Bwindi | B, L, D |
| 5 | Gorilla trekking | Lodge, Bwindi | B, L, D |
| 6 | Bwindi to Entebbe | Departure | B |
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.
DAY BY DAY
The Full Itinerary
Drive west through Fort Portal to Kibale National Park, with the Rwenzori foothills on the horizon. Arrive in the late afternoon. Overnight near the forest.
Meals: Lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
Morning briefing then into the forest to track a habituated chimpanzee community, with success rates above ninety percent. One hour with them once found. In the afternoon, a guided walk in the community run Bigodi wetland for three more primate species and excellent birding.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Kibale
Transfer south to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the crater lakes region. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel among one of the densest hippo populations in the world, with elephant and buffalo on the banks. Overnight in the park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth
Morning game drive through the Ishasha sector in search of the tree climbing lions that rest in fig trees there, then continue south to Bwindi. Briefing on arrival for the following morning. Overnight at the forest edge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
Report at 07:30 for briefing and family allocation. The trek runs from two to eight hours through steep forest, followed by one hour with the gorillas. Porters available and recommended. Overnight at Bwindi.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
The long drive back to Entebbe with a lunch stop, arriving in the evening for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Departure day
WHAT IS COVERED
Included and Not Included
Included
- Gorilla permit and chimpanzee permit
- All park entrance fees
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- 4×4 vehicle throughout
- Full board accommodation
- Entebbe airport transfers
Not included
- International flights and Uganda visa
- Travel insurance including evacuation cover
- Porter fees
- Drinks and personal items
- Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION
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