7 Days Trip to Uganda Including Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking.

Target Species

Mountain Gorilla Gorila de Montaña Gorilla beringei beringei

Chimpanzee Chimpancé común Pan troglodytes

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE BOOKED ACCOMMODATION, SHOEBILL VISIT IF TIME ALLOWS.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our senior guide and transferred to your booked accommodation for check-in and relaxation. Depending on arrival time, you may proceed to Mabamba Swamp for a guided shoebill excursion, where you can spot the rare shoebill stork along with a variety of wetland birds such as papyrus gonolek, African jacana, kingfishers, herons, and egrets, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals & Accommodations: Tilapia Lodge

DAY 2: TRANSFER TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK.

After breakfast at the lodge, clients will meet our professional guide for a short briefing before beginning their scenic transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive offers beautiful views of the Ugandan countryside, including rolling hills, tea plantations, and local villages, with brief stops for photos and relaxation along the way. Upon arrival at the lodge near Kibale, they will check in, relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the exciting forest experience ahead. We ensure a comfortable, safe, and pleasant journey.
Meals & Accommodations: Nkuruba Lodge

DAY 3: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK, EVENING GAME DRIVE.

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before starting your exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in the tropical rainforest. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, you will track chimpanzees in their natural habitat while also encountering other primates, birds, and unique forest wildlife. After the trek, return for lunch before proceeding to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife species before heading to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Accommodations: Kazinga Wilderness Camp

DAY 4: MORNING GAME DRIVE, MID-MORNING BOAT CRUISE AND TRANSFER TO BWINDI NATIONAL PARK.

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and various bird species across the savannah plains. Later, enjoy a mid-morning boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous water birds along the shores. After lunch, continue with a scenic transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, with chances of spotting them along the way. Arrive at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Accommodations: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

DAY 5: GORILLA TREKKING AND EVENING OPTIONAL BATWA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, you will hike through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family while enjoying sightings of birds and other forest wildlife along the way. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one magical hour observing and photographing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you may opt for a Batwa cultural experience where you will interact with the indigenous Batwa community and learn about their traditional forest lifestyle, music, dance, and cultural heritage before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Accommodations: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK FOR EVENING GAME DRIVE.

After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and begin your scenic journey to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying beautiful countryside landscapes, rolling hills, and local communities along the way. After lunch en-route, arrive at Lake Mburo National Park in the afternoon and head out for an evening game drive in search of wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, elands, waterbucks, and various bird species. Later, proceed to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals & Accommodations: Hyena Hill Lodge

DAY 7: MORNING SAFARI WALK AND TRANSFER BACK TO ENTEBBE FOR EVENING FLIGHT.

After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a guided morning safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park, offering a unique opportunity to explore the park on foot while encountering wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and various bird species at close range. After the walk, return to the lodge for refreshment before beginning your scenic transfer back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photography and relaxation. Later, continue to Entebbe International Airport for your evening departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari experience.

Where the journey begins

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✓ What's included

4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver/guide.
Accommodation and all meals as per the itinerary.
All national park entrance fees and scheduled game drives.
Gorilla trekking permit (where applicable) and other listed activities.
Bottled drinking water throughout the safari.

✕ Not included

International and domestic flights.
Uganda visa fees and travel insurance.
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.).
Alcoholic and premium beverages.
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.

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Duration 7 Days

Group size 6 (min 3)

Languages English

Guide Deneson

Tour Leader Nahwera Ezra

Countries UGANDA