10 Days Best Of Uganda Gorillas And Chimpanzee Safari

Itinerary Highlights:
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest
Queen Elizabeth National park with its famous boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and 4 of the Big 5 game drive experience
Trekking the Famous Silver Back Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and much more...
Countries: Uganda
Destinations:
Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
ITINERARY RATES: for: 08-Oct-2025
Tour Start Date: 08-Oct-2025
Number Of Adults: 6
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Tour Start Date
No. Of Adults
from $ 2,736 USD : BUDGET Accommodation
from $ 3,140 USD : MID-RANGE Accommodation
from $ 4,262 USD : LUXURY Accommodation
Per Person based on 6 Adults

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Your journey mapped out:

Day 1:
08-Oct-2025
Entebbe Airport to Entebbe
No.5 Boutique Hotel | Uganda
Day 2:
09-Oct-2025
Entebbe to Kibale National Park
Primate Lodge | Uganda
Day 3:
10-Oct-2025
Chimp trekking in Kibale forest
Primate Lodge | Uganda
Day 4:
11-Oct-2025
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National park
Mweya Safari Lodge | Uganda
Day 5 - 6:
12-Oct-2025
Full Day Queen Elizabeth Experience
Mweya Safari Lodge | Uganda
Day 7:
14-Oct-2025
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge | Uganda
Day 8:
15-Oct-2025
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge | Uganda
Day 9:
16-Oct-2025
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe
No.5 Boutique Hotel | Uganda
Day 10:
17-Oct-2025
Entebbe Transfer to Entebbe Airport for Flight Back home
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YOUR EXPEDITION STARTS HERE

Day 1: 08-Oct-2025

Entebbe Airport to Entebbe

Your guide/driver will pick you up from Entebbe Airport and provide a brief before transferring you to your accommodation in Entebbe about a 30 min drive. You can spend the night there and prepare for your adventure safari.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Entebbe Airport To Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be personally greeted and promptly transferr... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
No.5 Boutique Hotel
LOCATION : Entebbe
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Luxury Room
from: $ 204 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 169 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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CONTINUE TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

Day 2: 09-Oct-2025

Entebbe to Kibale National Park

In the morning, our experienced safari guide will collect you from your accommodation in Entebbe or at the airport and begin the trip to Kibale National Park. On the way to the lodge, you may choose to visit the crater lakes as an optional activity, providing magnificent scenic vistas.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park
Today, we embark on a journey to Kibale Forest National Park, situated in Western Uganda. Covering a... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
Primate Lodge
LOCATION : Kibale National Park
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Luxury Cottages
from: $ 322 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 81 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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EXPLORE KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

Day 3: 10-Oct-2025

Chimp trekking in Kibale forest

Once you have had breakfast, proceed to Kanyanchu park headquarters, where a park ranger guide will provide you with an orientation on the park's guidelines. Embark on a trek through the luxuriant tropical forest to spot the frequently sighted chimpanzees. Upon completing the trek, have lunch back at the lodge, and then head over to Bigodi wetland for a brief visit. Afterward, take a stroll through the nearby village
DAY ACTIVITIES
Chimpanzee Tracking In Kibale National Park
Embark on a Memorable Chimpanzee Tracking Adventure in Kibale National Park

Chimpanzee tracking in ... READ MORE
Bigodi Walk Kibale Forest
The Bigodi Swamp Walk is a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, located in southweste... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
Primate Lodge
LOCATION : Kibale National Park
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Luxury Cottages
from: $ 322 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 81 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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CONTINUE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Day 4: 11-Oct-2025

Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National park

On this day, you will embark on a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through local communities and observing their way of life, as well as viewing tea and banana plantations and some of the stunning crater lakes. The distance from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park is approximately 157 kilometers, and the drive time is about 3 hours, depending on road conditions. You will arrive at the lodge in time for a delicious lunch.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on a Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Covering 1,978 square km, this wildl... READ MORE
Game Drive In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on an Unforgettable Game Drive Adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Immerse yo... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
Mweya Safari Lodge
LOCATION : Queen Elizabeth National Park
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Classic Room
from: $ 208 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 68 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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EXPLORE QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Day 5 - 6: 12-Oct-2025

Full Day Queen Elizabeth Experience

Following an early breakfast, join the Uganda Carnivore Project for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi region of the park. Afterward, in the afternoon, embark on a boat excursion along the Kazinga Channel.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Game Drive In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on an Unforgettable Game Drive Adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Immerse yo... READ MORE
Boat Safari On The Kazinga Channel
Embark on a Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, for an Unfo... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
Mweya Safari Lodge
LOCATION : Queen Elizabeth National Park
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Classic Room
from: $ 208 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 68 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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CONTINUE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Day 7: 14-Oct-2025

Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, take a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located approximately 320 kilometers away, which should take around 8 hours by car (depending on the sector you are going to, and the route used the distance can be much shorter). The park is famous for its population of mountain gorillas, providing an incredible opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge
LOCATION : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Chalets CLASSIC
from: $ 230 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 115 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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EXPLORE BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Day 8: 15-Oct-2025

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters where you will receive a briefing about the upcoming activity. With the guidance of an experienced park ranger, embark on a journey deep into the misty forest in search of the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest
Embark on an Unforgettable Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, U... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge
LOCATION : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Chalets CLASSIC
from: $ 230 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 115 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
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CONTINUE TO ENTEBBE

Day 9: 16-Oct-2025

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe

After breakfast at the lodge, checkout and start the long journey back to Entebbe. There will be stopovers for lunch, scenery viewing and stretching.
The distance is approximately 500 kilometers with estimated drive time of around 7-9 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Alternatively, there are flights available from Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip (located near Bwindi) to Entebbe International Airport, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Transfer To Entebbe
Embark on a Journey to Entebbe, the Jewel of Uganda. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and capti... READ MORE
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
No.5 Boutique Hotel
LOCATION : Entebbe
CATEGORY : LUXURY
ROOM TYPE: Luxury Room
from: $ 204 USD Per Person Sharing
from: $ 169 USD Single Room Supplement
MEALS PLAN: FB - Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
VIEW ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATIONS

EXPLORE ENTEBBE

Day 10: 17-Oct-2025

Entebbe Transfer to Entebbe Airport for Flight Back home

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be picked up at your accommodation in Entebbe and transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home with astonishing memories of adventure in Uganda.
DAY ACTIVITIES
Entebbe To Entebbe Airport
You will be picked up from Entebbe and transferred to Entebbe International Airport.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES LIST IN:
ITINERARY RATES: for: 08-Oct-2025
Tour Start Date: 08-Oct-2025
Number Of Adults: 6
X
Tour Start Date
No. Of Adults
from $ 2,736 USD : BUDGET Accommodation
from $ 3,140 USD : MID-RANGE Accommodation
from $ 4,262 USD : LUXURY Accommodation
Per Person based on 6 Adults

Enquire now and a Travel expert will get back to you within 24 hours.


YOU'VE REACHED THE END OF YOUR ADVENTURE
Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park

In the western part of Uganda, hidden within lush green landscapes, lies a true treasure - Kibale National Park. Having been lucky enough to venture into its wonders, I can't wait to share the magic that lies within.

Picture yourself at the edge of a rainforest, surrounded by the calls of exotic birds and rustling leaves. This is just the start of Kibale's charm. Known for its diverse primate population, especially the playful chimpanzees, the park offers a unique connection with nature as these intelligent creatures swing through the trees, their calls echoing around you.

Beyond the chimps, Kibale is a primate paradise with 13 different species. From the lively red colobus monkeys to the mysterious L'Hoest's monkeys, every sighting feels like a rare gift. Trekking through the forest, navigating vines and trees, is an adventure in itself.

A must-do at Kibale is the chimpanzee trek. Picture setting off early guided by experienced rangers who seem to know the forest like the back of their hand. As you trek, you'll find yourself in awe watching chimpanzees groom, play, and swing gracefully - a profound moment connecting you to nature.

Aside from primates, Kibale is a haven for bird lovers with over 375 species. The vibrantly colored birds and their songs add to the enchantment. The landscapes of Kibale - rolling hills, dense forests, and sparkling lakes - are breathtaking, making every moment memorable.

The best times to visit are during the dry seasons, from December to February and from June to September. But anytime you choose to explore Kibale, you'll be welcomed with open arms, ready to unveil its wonders to curious souls.

In essence, Kibale National Park is a place of exceptional beauty, where the boundary between wildlife and humans fades away, leaving behind a sense of awe and respect. So, if you ever find yourself in Uganda, don't miss a chance to experience Kibale - it's an adventure you won't regret.
Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Nestled in the heart of Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is a true wilderness gem. I've been lucky enough to explore its beauty and want to share some of its wonders with you.

Picture going on a safari surrounded by vast grasslands, dotted with acacia trees and wildlife like antelope. This park is where nature thrives.

One of its highlights is the Kazinga Channel, connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. Imagine cruising on a boat with hippos and elephants nearby, and a chorus of bird songs filling the air.

For those wanting to see lions, the Ishasha sector is known for tree-climbing lions, a rare sight that's unforgettable. These majestic creatures resting in the trees are a sight to behold.

As you explore deeper, you'll come across diverse landscapes, from savannahs to lush forests like Kyambura Gorge, each holding its own surprises.

Birdwatchers will be in paradise with over 600 bird species in the park. The Kasenyi Plains are a bird-lover's dream, with flamingos taking flight against beautiful sunsets.

The best time to visit is during the dry seasons, from June to August and December to February, when wildlife is abundant around water sources.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a place of wonder and adventure, where Africa's wild spirit calls out to the adventurous. Each day promises a new experience and every sunset paints the sky in magical colors. Come and let the beauty of nature awaken your soul in this extraordinary park.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Nestled deep in the lush green mountains of southwestern Uganda is a place that feels like something out of a fairy tale - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This ancient forest, with its thick canopy and rich biodiversity, is a sanctuary for some of the world's rarest animals, making it a must-see for nature lovers and adventurers looking for a unique experience.

As you explore Bwindi, you'll find yourself surrounded by towering trees covered in moss and vines, their roots weaving through the forest floor. The air is alive with the sounds of wildlife - the calls of monkeys and birds, the buzz of insects, and the rustling of leaves as creatures go about their day.

But the true stars of Bwindi are its inhabitants. Home to almost half of the world's mountain gorillas, the park offers an incredible opportunity for gorilla trekking. Picture the excitement of spotting these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, making eye contact with a silverback, or watching a baby gorilla play with its family.

Yet Bwindi is not just about gorillas. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, from elusive elephants to playful monkeys and a rainbow of bird species. Every step brings a chance encounter with the wonders of nature.

Beyond wildlife, Bwindi boasts serene hiking trails leading to waterfalls, viewpoints, and streams. Imagine the refreshing dip in a clear mountain pool surrounded by the symphony of the forest, or the sense of achievement as you summit a peak and take in Bwindi's beauty below.

While the best time to visit is during dry seasons for optimal conditions, even in the rain, Bwindi's enchantment shines through with misty trees and vibrant life.

Saying goodbye to Bwindi means carrying memories of gorilla's eyes, earthy scents, and the embrace of nature. It's not just a place; it's an experience that lingers in your soul, forever changing you.
INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

What is Included & Excluded

What's Included

All Accommodation and Meals as Specified on the Itinerary
4x4 Specialized Pop Up Roof Land Cruiser
Professional English Speaking Guide
Water, Coffee and Tea on Safari
Lunch
Airport Transfer
1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
All Park Fees and Activities as per Itinerary
Boat Ride as per Itinerary
1 gorilla trekking permit per person
Medical Evacuation
Itinerary is quoted in USD per person Sharing

What's Excluded

All Entry Visa
Travel Insurance
Tips and Gratitudes
Any Sight seeing not on the itinerary
Laundry
Optional Activities
Any Item of Personal Nature
Anything not specified in the itinerary
International Flights

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