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6 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari - Primate Experience & Scenic Landscapes

Duration

01 Apr 2026

Perfect for : Travelers looking for a short but impactful safari experience focused on chimpanzees, gorillas, and Uganda’s scenic landscapes.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
Bigodi Wetland community and nature walk
Scenic drive through western Uganda and the Fort Portal region
Cultural interaction with local communities
$4,180 / Person

Package Overview

This 6-day safari takes you to western Uganda, a region known for its cool climate, lush landscapes, and welcoming local communities. The journey offers a blend of scenic countryside, rich culture, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. You will travel to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world, for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. The adventure continues to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas and the highlight of your safari. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a compact yet immersive Uganda experience focused on primates and natural beauty.
  • Professional English-speaking Driver guide
  • 4X4 fuelled Safari Land cruiser
  • All accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned as per the itinerary
  • All transportation on ground
  • One way domestic flight from Kisoro to Entebbe
  • All entry fees into National Parks and Touristic sites
  • 1 Chimpanzee tracking Permit (USD 250 Each)
  • All Tour activities mentioned
  • Boat Cruises
  • Equator experience
  • Guests International flights (both inbound and outbound) are not included in the price
  • Gorilla Tracking Permit (USD 800 Each) it isn't included
  • East African Community Entry/Tourist Visa isn't included
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned here-in the itinerary
  • Optional activities not mentioned here-in the itinerary
  • Items of personal nature and tips
  • Any soft and alcoholic drinks

Children and Infants

They are not allowed because of the nature of safari

Cancelation Policy

Get a 50% refund when you up until 14 days before your flight to Uganda, after that there is no refund possible.

Check In, Check Out Time

Upon arrival at Entebbe international Airport, our professional driver guide will receive you and take you to your hotel. We are flexible to your flight. The first day is reserved to your arrival and check in at the Hotel in Entebbe.

Date Change

The group starts tour at one time, if you don't meet the time you can allways wait for another tour for some other time. This is because of the permits to enter National Parks.

Itenary

  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport at, 11:00 am

    You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport and will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your booked hotel at Entebbe. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Dinner at The Boma Hotel at, 19:00 pm

    The Boma Hote kitchen is open 24/7 to residents and they provide room service. They serve mostly home-made European style meals, with a dash of Indian, Thai and Mediterranean choices.

  • Breakfast, 06:00am

    The Boma offers full English breakfast including a continental style buffet. The Buffet has fresh juices, fruit, cereal, yogurt, muffins. Our cooked breakfast includes bacon, sausage, eggs any style, baked beans, mushrooms and tomato. Fresh tea and pressed coffee is also available as well as brown bread and toast.

  • Hikking, 07:00am

    Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park; Nature/Community experience. You will be picked from the hotel to start your journey to the primate capital of the world; Kibale Forest National Park. Your journey will take you via Fortportal City where you will have Lunch and later on embark for the Bigodi Sanctuary eco-community walk through the wetland. The walk offers you possible views of counts of birds including the great Blue Turaco and Hornbills. The views of the swamp dwelling animals like Sitatunga may also be sighted. Then proceed to the local communities and get to experience their way of life such as feeding, interaction, socioeconomic activities and maybe learn about their history and heritage. You may visit different families doing different activities such as Banana Juice making, Banana beer brewing, coffee processing, herbal medicine, basket weaving etc. Later on, you will move to your lodge, still in time to spot the beautiful hot orange sunset.

  • Lunch in the National Park, 11:00am

    A lavish meal will be organized by our guides, prepared to the highest standards.

  • Dinner at 19:00pm

    Carefully selected multi-cuisine dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. Leasure time until bed time.

  • Lunch, 11:00am

    Our residents-only restaurant is open from 6am to 10pm, and we serve mostly home-made European style meals, with a dash of Indian, Thai and Mediterranean choices.

  • Hiking, 12.00pm

    The Boma offers full English breakfast including a continental style buffet. The Buffet has fresh juices, fruit, cereal, yogurt, muffins. Our cooked breakfast includes bacon, sausage, eggs any style, baked beans, mushrooms and tomato. Fresh tea and pressed coffee is also available as well as brown bread and toast.

  • Breakfast, 06:00am

    Chimpanzee Trekking After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Information Centre at 8am for briefing by the park rangers and then set off for the chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale Forest boasts of high counts of habituated chimpanzees with over 95% chances of encountering them. The chimpanzee trekking exposes you to impressive forested landscapes with undulating terrain that presents a rewarding hike. The hour of direct encounter with chimpanzees, seeing them as they patrol, munch leaves or fruits, socialize, young ones playing and make pant hooting calls creates remarkable memories. During the trekking, you may spot primates like black and white colobus monkeys. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation in preparation for next day.

  • Breakfast, 06:00am

    Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park After an early breakfast, you will embark on your transfer to the South Western part of Uganda to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

  • Hikking, 07:00am

    Your journey goes through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s Premier destinations. The journey will be complimented by fascinating view of the landscapes of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’, the Rwenzori Mountains.

  • Lunch, 11:00am

    A lavish meal will be organized by our guides, prepared to the highest standards.

  • Dinner, 19:00am

    Carefully selected multi-cuisine dishes are made with fresh local ingredients. Leasure time until bed time.

  • Breakfast, 06:00am

    Gorilla Trekking Wake up very early to prepare for the supposed most significant highlight of your safari, the remarkable meet with the Gentle Giants! After breakfast, we take drive to the park offices where you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts of the jungle and then you will be off for a forever-memorable adventure of your life. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and then finally coming across the gorillas cloaked in the foliage is an amazing experience, and indescribable because of the difficulty to paint a verbal picture of the vegetation, terrain, smells, colors and the animated entertainment from the gorillas and other residents of the jungle. After tracking and lunch, we shall drive to back to your lodge. Do not leave these items behind; sunscreen, insect repellent, your passport, camera, hiking boots, long safari pants and long-sleeved shirts or T-shirt plus a light rain jacket. Please avoid very bright and hot coloured clothes- These not only attract insects to you but also can be offensive to the residents of the jungle. These items will come in handy as you go through the thick forest and encounter the unpredictable weather of Bwindi: Expect rain or sunshine anytime.

  • Hiking, 11:00am

    FLY TO ENTEBBE FROM KISORO AND DEPART After a lazy breakfast, your guide will drive you to kisoro airstrip for an early morning flight to Entebbe Airport.On arrival ,you will be assisted through immigartions for your depature flight back home END OF SAFARI

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

  • What are the chances of seeing chimpanzees in Kibale Forest?

    • Kibale Forest boasts high counts of habituated chimpanzees, offering over a 95% chance of encountering them.

  • How much does a Gorilla trekking permit cost?

    • A Uganda Gorilla trekking permit costs USD 800 per person per trek.

  • Is the Chimpanzee permit included in the safari price?

    • Yes, the Classic Safari packages include one Chimpanzee tracking permit and one Rhino tracking permit valued at USD 310.

  • What should I expect during Gorilla trekking in Bwindi?

    • The trek takes you through steep, densely forested hills to find the gorillas as they search for food. Once found, you spend a remarkable hour observing these "Gentle Giants"

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