5 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport by a professional driver-guide from Rwanda Gorilla Trips.

Drive west through beautiful countryside filled with tea plantations, traditional villages, fertile farmland, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy several stopovers along the way, including Fort Portal, one of Uganda's most beautiful towns.

Visit the historic Omukama's Palace and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding crater lakes before continuing to your lodge near Kibale Forest National Park.

After checking in, relax and prepare for the next day's chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Community Walk

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides.

Enter Kibale Forest with experienced rangers in search of wild chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, the forest is home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, forest birds, and butterflies.

After spending one unforgettable hour with the chimpanzees, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Community for a cultural experience. Learn about local traditions, coffee making, basket weaving, herbal medicine, banana beer brewing, and community conservation projects.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Your journey passes through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering chances to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, monkeys, and numerous bird species. Continue through the famous Ishasha Sector, known for its rare tree-climbing lions.

After lunch, continue through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands, often called the "Switzerland of Africa" because of its rolling hills, terraced farms, lakes, and mountain scenery.

Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the evening for relaxation before your gorilla trekking adventure.

Driving Time: Approximately 7–8 hours

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Your gorilla trekking experience begins as you hike through Bwindi's dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Trekking can last between 2 and 8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas.

Once the gorillas are found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, groom each other, care for their young, and interact within their family group.

After the trek, receive your Gorilla Trekking Certificate before returning to the lodge.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy a cultural visit to the Batwa community to learn about the fascinating history of the forest's original inhabitants.

Day 5: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.

Drive through western Uganda with a lunch stop in Mbarara. Continue to the Uganda Equator where you can take memorable photos, buy souvenirs, and enjoy tea or coffee.

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening for your hotel drop-off or departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda primate safari.

Driving Time: Approximately 8–9 hours

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch