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5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimp Private Safari

Uganda Safaris

5 Days / 4 Nights
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Embark on the ultimate primate pilgrimage with our 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Private Safari. Designed for travelers who value exclusivity, comfort, and deep wildlife connections, this all-inclusive private expedition pairs the two most iconic animal encounters on the planet.

Travel in your private, custom 4×4 safari vehicle alongside an expert local guide. You will journey from the bustling streets of Kampala to the ancient, misty canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park—home to half of the world’s remaining endangered mountain gorillas. From there, traverse scenic crater lake highlands to Kibale Forest National Park, celebrated globally as the premier destination to observe habituated wild chimpanzees. This highly rewarding safari seamlessly handles all transport, permits, and park transitions so you can focus entirely on the magic of the wild.

Safari Highlights

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your private safari begins at 7:00 AM with a personalized pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe (or straight from Entebbe International Airport). Board your private 4x4 safari vehicle and travel southwest toward Bwindi. Make your first stop at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for iconic photos, a fun water-drainage demonstration, and a morning coffee stretch. Continue your journey through the rolling green hills, pausing in Mbarara town for a hot lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon drive reveals stunning banana plantations, local farms, and the steep terraced hills of Kigezi. Arrive at the edge of the mist-shrouded Bwindi forest in the evening for check-in, relaxation, and a cozy dinner. Accommodation Options: • Budget: Rushaga Havens Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Ride 4 A Woman • Mid-Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge • Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Kiho Lodge

2

Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, grab your packed picnic lunch and drive to the park headquarters. Join a localized safety briefing before entering the ancient, thick rainforest. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, your trek through the steep, jungle paths can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorilla family nested the night before. Once you locate the gentle giants, sit quietly and enjoy a breathtaking hour watching them feed, groom, play, and interact. Head back to the park headquarters to receive your official gorilla tracking certificate, and spend the evening relaxing by the fireplace at your lodge. Accommodation Options: • Budget: Rushaga Havens Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Ride 4 A Woman • Mid-Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge • Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Kiho Lodge

3

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Kibale Forest National Park

Following a hearty breakfast, check out and begin your private scenic transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Your route winds directly through the savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering excellent opportunities to spot grazing elephants, topis, cape buffaloes, and Ugandan kobs along the roadside. Cross the Equator once more at the Kikolongo junction and watch the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains loom in the distance as you traverse Kasese district. Arrive in the beautiful tourism town of Fort Portal for lunch before proceeding to check in to your lodge right at the edge of Kibale's towering forest. Accommodation Options: • Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Isunga Lodge • Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge • Luxury: Primate Lodge / Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort / Ndali Lodge

4

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk

Fuel up with breakfast and transfer to the Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a briefing on forest guidelines. Kibale is home to 13 different primate species, earning its title as the primate capital of East Africa. In a small group led by an armed ranger-guide, head into the forest to track a habituated troop of wild chimpanzees. Listen to their booming pant-hoots echoing through the canopy before tracking them down on the forest floor. Spend a magical hour watching them swing through the branches and care for their young. Return to the lodge for a fresh lunch, then spend the afternoon on a guided boardwalk safari through the community-run Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary a paradise for monkeys and birds, including the stunning Great Blue Turaco. Accommodation Options: • Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Isunga Lodge • Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Lodge • Luxury: Primate Lodge / Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort / Ndali Lodge

5

Kibale Forest to Kampala / Entebbe & Departure

Savor your final safari breakfast before boarding your private vehicle for the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe. Today’s journey takes you along a beautifully scenic alternative route, winding through lush tea estates, rocky outcrops, and quiet rural villages. Stop for a delicious lunch in the town of Mubende before arriving back in Kampala or Entebbe in the late afternoon. Your guide will transfer you directly to Entebbe International Airport for your evening departure flight, bringing your unforgettable primate safari to a close.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • One official Mountain Gorilla tracking permit per person (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest)
  • ​One official Chimpanzee tracking permit per person (Kibale Forest National Park)
  • ​Private, comfortable transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
  • ​Services of a highly professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide
  • ​Full board accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary
  • ​All park entrance fees, conservation taxes, and administrative fees
  • ​Guided afternoon nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
  • ​Complimentary return airport and hotel transfers in Entebbe or Kampala
  • ​Bottled mineral drinking water provided inside the safari vehicle daily

Not Included

  • International flights and airport taxes
  • ​Uganda tourist entry visas (which must be applied for and paid online)
  • ​Optional activities (like chimpanzee habituation upgrades or community visits)
  • Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation (which can be easily arranged upon request)
  • ​Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone calls, personal travel insurance)
  • ​Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and specialty juices
  • ​Tips and appreciation gratuities for your private guide, rangers, and lodge staff
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