Gorilla & Primate Trekking · 6 days / 5 nights · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Queen Elizabeth & Kibale Chimps — 6 Days

Ishasha tree-climbing lions, Kazinga Channel hippos, and Kibale chimpanzee trekking.

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Overview

Six-day Uganda loop combining chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Kazinga Channel boat safari, and the Ishasha tree-climbing lions.

Route: Entebbe → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth (Mweya + Ishasha) → Entebbe

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Entebbe to Kibale

    Highlight: Visit local market in Kibale

    Drive via Mubende.

    📍 Kibale 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 320 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 L, D 🏨 Primate Lodge Kibale
    • Visit local market
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Photography stop
    • Guided nature walk
  2. Day 2

    Chimpanzee trekking

    Highlight: Visit local market in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Dawn trek, afternoon Bigodi wetland walk.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kasenyi Safari Camp
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Photography stop
    • Visit local market
    • Guided nature walk
  3. Day 3

    Kibale to QE Mweya

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Kazinga Channel

    Drive via Crater Lakes, evening Mweya drive.

    📍 Kazinga Channel 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 300 km ⏱ ~5 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Bush breakfast
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Cultural visit
    • Hot-spring soak
  4. Day 4

    Kazinga & drive

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Kibale

    Morning drive, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat.

    📍 Kibale 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 320 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kyaninga Lodge
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Photography stop
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Hot-spring soak
  5. Day 5

    Ishasha sector

    Highlight: Photography stop in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Transfer to Ishasha, tree-lion search.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Cultural visit
    • Photography stop
  6. Day 6

    Return Entebbe

    Highlight: Photography stop in Kazinga Channel

    Morning drive then long transfer.

    📍 Kazinga Channel 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 80 km ⏱ ~1 hrs 🍽 B, L
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Photography stop
    • Boat cruise
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$1,862 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$2,190 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$2,956 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$4,052 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
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On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
local_bar Bar / Lounge
outdoor_grill Bush Breakfast
airport_shuttle Airport Transfers
local_laundry_service Laundry Service
local_drink Bottled Water
bedtime Star Beds / Decks
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Kibale National Park
25°C Clear sky · 7 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:15
  1. 🌧 25° 16° 💧 6.7mm
  2. 🌦 26° 17° 💧 1.3mm
  3. 🌦 25° 16° 💧 6.2mm
  4. 🌧 25° 17° 💧 2.3mm
  5. 🌦 26° 15° 💧 0.6mm
  6. 🌦 26° 16° 💧 3.3mm
  7. 🌦 28° 16° 💧 0.6mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Kibale National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Junonia terea
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Pan troglodytes
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Pollia condensata
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Motacilla aguimp
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Papio anubis
2026-01-02 · Uganda
Heliconia bihai
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Pollia condensata
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Pan troglodytes
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★☆ 8.9/10
Primate Lodge Kibale
Safari Lodge · Kibale National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningWalking SafarisGym / FitnessFamily FriendlyHoneymoon Setup
178 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.4/10
Kyaninga Lodge
Luxury · Kibale National Park
From $495 / night · +$420 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningBar / LoungeGame DrivesWalking Safaris
134 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Mweya Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Queen Elizabeth National Park
From $245 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiRestaurantBar / LoungeBush BreakfastHot-Air Balloon
287 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.6/10
Kasenyi Safari Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Queen Elizabeth National Park
From $220 / night · +$180 upgrade
Spa & WellnessHot-Air BalloonFamily FriendlyHoneymoon SetupSolar Powered
198 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ410		 NBO → EBB
Nairobi · Entebbe · Non-stop 		08:00 09:10 1h 10m Daily $220 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1379		 DOH → EBB
Doha · Entebbe · 1 stop 		07:45 15:35 7h 00m Daily $850 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Brussels Airlines
SN461		 BRU → EBB
Brussels · Entebbe · Non-stop 		10:30 21:35 9h 05m Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun $1,050 Book on Brussels Airlines ↗
Emirates
EK729		 DXB → EBB
Dubai · Entebbe · Non-stop 		10:50 15:55 6h 05m Daily $780 Book on Emirates ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 with driver-guide
  • 5 nights full-board
  • Chimp permit
  • Kazinga boat
  • Park fees

cancelExcludes

  • International flights
  • Gorilla permit (add-on)
  • Tips
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