Gorilla & Primate Trekking · 7 days / 6 nights · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda Gorilla + Chimp Combo — 7 Days

Bwindi gorillas + Kibale chimps + Queen Elizabeth safari — Uganda's signature primates week.

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Overview

The signature Uganda primates week. Start with Kibale's chimpanzees (13 primate species, densest forest primate population in East Africa). Continue south to QENP for Kazinga Channel's hippo wall and Ishasha's tree-climbing lions. Finish with the big one — a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Route: Entebbe → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi → 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 → Kibale

    Highlight: Visit local market in Bwindi

    Drive west via Fort Portal.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 L, D 🏨 Mahogany Springs Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Visit local market
    • Bush breakfast
    • Cultural visit
  2. Day 2

    Chimpanzee trek

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Kibale

    Dawn briefing; chimp trek; afternoon Bigodi wetland walk.

    📍 Kibale 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 320 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Primate Lodge Kibale
    • Bush breakfast
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Boat cruise
    • Hot-spring soak
  3. Day 3

    Kibale → QENP Mweya

    Highlight: Photography stop in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Drive via Crater Lakes. Afternoon Kasenyi plains game drive.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
    • Boat cruise
    • Photography stop
  4. Day 4

    QENP day

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Bwindi

    Morning drive + Kazinga Channel boat cruise.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Cultural visit
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Photography stop
    • Boat cruise
  5. Day 5

    Ishasha → Bwindi

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Kibale

    Ishasha tree-lion search; transfer south to Bwindi.

    📍 Kibale 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 320 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kyaninga Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Guided nature walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Boat cruise
  6. Day 6

    Gorilla trek

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Queen Elizabeth NP

    Dawn briefing; 2–6 hour gorilla trek; 1 hour with the family.

    📍 Queen Elizabeth NP 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 420 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Kampala 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kasenyi Safari Camp
    • Photography stop
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Game drives & sundowner
  7. Day 7

    Bwindi → Entebbe

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Bwindi

    Long transfer or fly.

    📍 Bwindi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 460 km ⏱ ~9 hrs from Kigali 🍽 B, L 🏨 Buhoma Lodge
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Bush breakfast
    • Photography stop
    • Visit local market
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

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

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$2,542 / 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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Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$2,990 / 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
$4,036 / 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
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Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$5,532 / 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

wifi Free Wi-Fi
restaurant Restaurant
local_bar Bar / Lounge
festival Cultural Visits
family_restroom Family Friendly
child_care Children's Pool
set_meal All-Inclusive Meals
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
20°C Mainly clear · 7 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 21° 12° 💧 2.5mm
  2. 🌦 21° 12° 💧 7.6mm
  3. 🌦 21° 12° 💧 5.7mm
  4. 🌦 20° 13° 💧 8.5mm
  5. 🌦 21° 13° 💧 6.9mm
  6. 🌦 21° 13° 💧 4.5mm
  7. 🌦 22° 12° 💧 2.4mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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

Gorilla beringei
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Numida meleagris
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Kobus kob
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Ciconia microscelis
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Papio anubis
2026-01-03 · Uganda
Damaliscus korrigum
2026-01-05 · Uganda
Colobus guereza
2026-01-02 · Uganda
Pseudobunaea tyrrhena
2026-01-05 · 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.

★★★★☆ 9.0/10
Buhoma Lodge
Safari Lodge · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeLaundry Service
234 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.4/10
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Luxury · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From $595 / night · +$420 upgrade
Game DrivesCultural VisitsWalking SafarisAirport TransfersGym / Fitness
187 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.8/10
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Safari Lodge · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeGame DrivesBush Breakfast
198 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 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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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 + driver-guide
  • 6 nights full-board
  • Gorilla permit (USD 800)
  • Chimp permit (USD 200)
  • QENP Kazinga Channel boat
  • All park fees
  • Batwa visit

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  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
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