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5 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife Safari
Uganda's three big experiences in five days: chimpanzees in Kibale, savannah wildlife and a boat trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
Uganda's three big experiences in five days: chimpanzees in Kibale, savannah wildlife and a boat trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
This 5-day midrange itinerary starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Primate lovers · Photographers · Short Uganda trips
- Safari style
- Midrange · Private · Photography
Destination guides: Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi
Route
Entebbe
Start
Kibale
Stop 1
Queen Elizabeth
Stop 2
Ishasha
Stop 3
Bwindi
Stop 4
Entebbe
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Chimpanzee trek in Kibale
- 02
Kazinga Channel boat trip
- 03
Ishasha tree-climbing lions (sometimes)
- 04
Gorilla trek in Bwindi
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
5 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road
Entebbe to Kibale
Drive west past Fort Portal's crater lakes and tea estates to your lodge near Kibale National Park.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Kibale Forest — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
Morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park, which has one of the highest densities of primates in Africa. Rangers lead you to a habituated chimpanzee community; forest birds and other primates such as red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys are often seen. In the afternoon, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an evening boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
- Chimpanzee trek (permit included where quoted)
- Optional Bigodi Wetland walk
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Queen Elizabeth — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Approx. 4–5 hours with game viewing
Ishasha to Bwindi
Drive south through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, known for lions that sometimes rest in fig trees, then continue into the hills to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
An early breakfast and briefing at the park headquarters, then set off with UWA rangers to track a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi's steep rainforest. Once the group is found, you spend up to one hour with them — watching feeding, grooming and young gorillas at play. Return to the lodge in the afternoon; an optional community walk is possible if time allows.
- Gorilla trek (permit included where quoted)
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 5 · Approx. 9–10 hours by road · 1.5 hours by air
Bwindi to Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe, or fly from Kihihi airstrip (quoted on request).
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Comfortable lodges.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Kibale Forest1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Queen Elizabeth1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Bwindi2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Primate lovers · Photographers
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers at Entebbe International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as listed day by day
- Park entry fees for the parks visited
- Activities listed as included in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Uganda visa
- Porters on treks (hired locally)
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits unless quoted
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 5-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walkQuoted on request
- Return flight from Kihihi to EntebbeQuoted on request
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), are limited in number and should be secured as early as possible. Permit fees are set by UWA and are confirmed in your quotation.
- Minimum ages set by UWA: 15 years for gorilla trekking and 12 years for chimpanzee trekking.
- Treks can last from about 2 to 8 hours through steep, muddy forest. Porters can be hired at the trailhead.
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 5-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Entebbe and finishes in Entebbe.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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Tell us your dates, group size and travel style and our Nairobi team will tailor the safari.