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7-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Uganda’s two headline primate treks, Kibale’s chimpanzees and Bwindi’s mountain gorillas, in one focused week.

Overview
7 Days / 6 Nights

Built specifically around Uganda’s two headline primate experiences, with a full day at each: chimpanzee trekking and a community walk in Kibale Forest, then a private mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi, connected by a scenic drive through Queen Elizabeth’s Kyambura Gorge escarpment.

Journey Highlights
  • A full-day chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, Uganda’s premier primate destination
  • A community walk in Bigodi, learning the Bakiga people’s subsistence farming traditions
  • A scenic stop at the Kyambura Gorge escarpment, overlooking the Albertine Rift Valley
  • A full-day private mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day by Day
Day
1

Arrival in Entebbe

Met on arrival and transferred to a guesthouse in Entebbe, with no activities on this first day.

Day
2

Transfer to Kibale National Park

A road transfer to Kibale via Mubende, with a stop at a roadside market en route.

Day
3

Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Community Walk

A morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, followed by an afternoon community walk through Bigodi, learning about the area’s subsistence farming traditions.

Day
4

Transfer to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth

A drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, stopping at the Kyambura Gorge escarpment for views over the Albertine Rift Valley, before continuing to Bwindi.

Day
5

Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community Visit

A full-day private gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, followed by a fascinating crop-to-cup coffee or tea experience with the local community.

Day
6

Return to Entebbe

A scenic drive back to Entebbe, with a lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre and a photo stop at the equator crossing.

Day
7

Departure

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for departure.

Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
  • All park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
  • All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Entebbe
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
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