8 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari

The 8 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari will lead you to the western part of Uganda, it is a Known Tourism point of Uganda decorated with Crater lakes, and the backdrop of the great Rwenzori Mountain is not to be missed on this trip. We will visit the Kibale Forest National Park for Chimpanzees, the conservation area hosts 13 primate species including the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, endangered red colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons, honest monkey, vervet monkeys, patas, Bush babies. The primates are accompanied by a large number of plant and tree species. The forest boasts the largest forest cover in the Kabarole District. Passing through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorillas

8 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari 

Itinerary                                                 

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our Company representative who will transfer you to Accommodation that has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight, depending on your time of arrival, we will take some time and Visit the Victoria Mall, for shopping.

Dinner and staying overnight at

Luxury: The Boma Hotel

Midrange: 2 Friends Beach Hotel

Best Budget; African roots Guest House

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Following a morning breakfast, we shall transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, it is home to 13 primate species but is best known for Chimpanzees, the primates are the closest relatives to mankind sharing up to 98 % of the human DNA, the drive to the conservation area passes through the beautiful region of the western Uganda, and in the villages of Kagadi district, arriving in time for a beautiful Lunch and afternoon relaxation around the lodge.

Luxury: Primate lodge

Midrange: Isunga lodge

Best budget: Kibale forest camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.                                                      

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

On this day our company guide will transfer you to the park visitor center Kanyanchu for Chimpanzee tracking, a briefing will be conducted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority team shortly before we enter into the forest in search of primates, en route you will meet several other species like the black and white colobus monkey, white-cheeked monkeys, the chimpanzee makes a loud charter sound that you will hear at a distance, upon meeting them, an hour is allowed while with them, returning to meet your guide who will transfer you to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon Bigodi swamp walk, it is a beautiful place to find birds, and, more primate species. Dinner and staying overnight at

Luxury: Primate Lodge

Midrange: Isunga lodge

Best budget: Kibale forest camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will have morning tea or coffee and a meal after which you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will be amazed by the angelic scenery of western Uganda, arriving in time for a hot lunch and an afternoon game drive for animal species and sundowners, the crater lakes dotted in this region are not to miss on an African safari,

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange: Baboon forest resort

Best budget: Tembo safari lodge.

Meal an: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

Day 5: Game Drive and Kazinga Boat Cruise

Following breakfast, you will drive to the park for game, to the northern part of Kasenyi there is a number of wildlife dotted around the vast savannah, enjoy views of the lions, waterbucks, bushbucks, topic, African elephants, hippos, leopards, the well-distributed game route in the park will take you close to wildlife. Returning to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, expect to see a high concentration of wildlife species in this area, large concentration of hippos, and crocodiles, to mention. Dinner and stay overnight at

Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge

Midrange: Buffaloes safari camp

Best budget: Tembo safari lodge.

Meal an: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Following breakfast, we will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector corridor on a lucky day, you may be able to spot tree-climbing lions, and we will enjoy a short game drive as we proceed to the conservation area, arriving at the Misty forest for an organized evening dinner and relaxation at

Luxury: Bwindi Lodge

Midrange: Bakiga lodge

Best budget: Ruhija community camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking

Morning breakfast after which we will drive to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking activity, the park rangers will brief you as our guide helps you register, trekking mountain gorillas is done in groups of eight, it is such a vigorous activity which may require someone to have a bit of physical fitness, time taken depends on how far the gorilla families have moved. Returning for lunch relax around the lodge as you memorize the Gorilla experience.

Luxury: Bwindi Lodge

Midrange: Bakiga lodge

Best budget: Ruhija community camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 8: Departure

We will have morning tea or breakfast, after which we hit the road for transfer to Entebbe to catch your international flight back home, the 9-hour drive is worth the visit to the national park, lunch will be en route in Mbarara town, and brief stopover at the equator for a picture moment.

The 8 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari includes;

  • Boat cruises.
  • Park entrance and conservation fees.
  • All ground transportation inclusive of fuel.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • Meals and drinks and indicated in the travel plan.
  • Accommodations as indicated.
  • Gorilla permit.
  • Chimpanzee permit.
  • 4*4 wheel safari car drive.

Excludes

  • Visas and air tickets.
  • Gratuities.
  • Meals and drinks are not included in the travel plan.
  • Extra activities are not included in the itinerary.