5 Days Chimps & Gorillas

Track habituated chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, explore the vibrant Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, and travel through scenic landscapes to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trek and an authentic local community tour before returning to Entebbe.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Uganda

Today you will arrive at Entebbe airport. Upon arrival, you shall be assisted through emigration clearance. You shall be transported to your hotel, which is only 20 minutes from the airport. Our guide will assist you in exchanging money, making any purchases or organizing any optional activities.

Accommodation | Standard: Airport Guest House | Midrange: The Boma | High-end: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Day 2 | Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will depart to Kibale Forest National Park. This drive will last 6 hours. Have a stop for lunch in Fort Portal town. Upon arrival in Kibale Forest National Park, you will check in at your accommodation.

Accommodation | Standard: Kibale Forest Camp | Midrange: Kibale Tourist Lodge | High end: Tabebuia Resort & Spa

Day 3 | Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will be driven to the park headquarters for clearance, briefing and allocation of guides for chimpanzee tracking. You will have an hour to observe and photograph them at a safe distance. In the afternoon, you will take a guided walk through Bigodi swamps where numerous primates and birds species live. Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Day 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

At 07:30hr, you shall be picked up from your accommodation to start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Along the way, you will pass through Queen Elizabeth National Park and you may spot some animals grazing on the roadside. You will arrive in Bwindi in the evening.

Accommodation | Standard: Gorilla Valley Lodge | Midrange: Gorilla Leisure Lodge | High-end: Gorilla Safari Lodge

Day 5 | Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters from where you shall be briefed and grouped for your Gorilla trekking exercise. You will spend an hour following, observing and photographing the Gorillas as they feed, play, and groom each other. In the evening, you will have a guided tour of the communities around Bwindi.

Day 6 | Departure

After an early breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation for the long journey back to Entebbe. Have a few sightseeing stops along the way. In Entebbe, you shall check in for your departure flight to the next destination. Flights from Bwindi to Entebbe are also available at an extra charge.