5 Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari
Offered by - Giant Holiday Safaris
Tour Features
This 5 days Gorillas and Chimpanzee trekking safari will take you to Kibale national park for chimpanzee tracking, proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park through ishasha sector to see the amazing climbing lions, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for endangered mountain gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi for canoeing and evening relaxation. Kibale national park is the best place for tracking chimpanzee in Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park is home to half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Lake Bunyonyi is regarded as the deepest lake in Uganda with many Islands. This tour starts and end in Kampala/Entebbe.
Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 | Chimpanzee Forest Lodge No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
2 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
3 | Gorilla Mist Camp No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
4 | Bunyonyi Safaris Resort No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
5 | None No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Uganda and Transfer to Kibale National ParkAfter an early breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking, the journey is approximately 5 – 6 hours you will reach to Kibale national park in the afternoon. The journey takes you through Mityana and the Kyejonjo district, culminating in the vibrant town of Fort Portal, nestled at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains. After checking into your accommodation, you will visit Bigodi swamp sanctuary, a lush area rich in wildlife including various monkey species and birds. A donation of US $40 per person is encouraged to support the local community. • Journey Time: Approximately 6 hours • Destination: Kibale National Park • Activities: Scenic drive from Kampala to Kibale and evening visit to Bigodi Swamp • Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-Range) or similar • Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included), drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale and Transfer to Queen ElizabetBegin your day with an early breakfast before heading to Kibale’s park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. The trek through the forest, which lasts between two to three hours, offers a chance to see these fascinating primates in their natural environment. After the trekking, we will drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before embarking on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll witness an array of wildlife, including buffaloes, hippos, and a variety of bird species. An evening game drive provides an opportunity to see lions, elephants, and other nocturnal wildlife. • Journey Time: Approximately 3 hours • Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park • Activities: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, and evening game drive • Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (Mid-Range) or similar • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Visit Ishasha Sector for Tree-Climbing Lions and Transfer toFollowing an early breakfast, travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famed for its tree-climbing lions. This unique experience allows you to see lions resting among the branches of fig trees, a rare and captivating sight. After the game drive, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Check into your lodge and prepare for a community visit to the Batwa people, known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional dances. • Journey Time: Approximately 5 hours • Destination: Ishasha Sector and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park • Activities: Tree-climbing lion tracking and scenic drive to Bwindi • Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp (Mid-Range) or similar • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Lake BunAfter breakfast, receive a briefing at the park headquarters before embarking on the gorilla trekking adventure. The trek through the misty forest can take between two to six hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Ensure you carry sufficient water, sturdy footwear, and rain gear. Upon completing the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, travel to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its picturesque islands and tranquil waters. • Journey Time: Approximately 3 hours • Destination: Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park • Activities: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi • Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort (Mid-Range) or similar • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Return to Entebbe for DepartureDepart from Lake Bunyonyi early in the morning with a packed breakfast and drive back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, you will have a stopover at the Equator crossing in Kayabwe for photographs and lunch en-route. Journey Time: Approximately 9 hours • Destination: Entebbe International Airport • Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: None
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Nov 26, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By

Giant Holiday Safaris

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