Uganda · Wildlife

5-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Uganda with Ishasha

5 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Journey through stunning landscapes, including the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains
02 Explore the biodiversity of Bigodi Swamp, a haven for birds and wildlife
03 Experience an exhilarating chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest
04 Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek in Bwindi

Take an adventure-filled journey from Kampala to Kibale and Bwindi, passing through the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and other stunning landscapes along the way. Explore the biodiversity of Bigodi Swamp, enjoy a game drive through the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions, and experience chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. The tour culminates in a memorable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife destinations.

The tour culminates in a memorable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife destinations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Kasese, Kabale, Fort Portal, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Uganda and Hotel Transfer

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport at any time of the day, you will be received by a guide who will transfer you to your hotel for the night.

Day 02

Drive from Kampala to Kibale via Fort Portal

Start your day at 7:00 AM with a drive to Kibale Forest National Park through Fort Portal. Farmlands on the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and scenic views of the Mountains of the Moon await you.
Have an early lunch in Fort Portal and proceed for a walk in the Bigodi Swamp.
Continue to the Top of the World craters and Lake Nkuruba for views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the lakes.

Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi

Begin your day early and walk into the forest, which is rated as having one of the greatest concentrations of primate life and birds. A high concentration of monkeys, forest elephants, forest hogs, and birds crowns this area's rich ecological diversity.
After the tracking, proceed for lunch in Kasese town.
Go for an evening game drive at Ishasha on your way to Bwindi in search of the tree-climbing lions.
Later, drive to Bwindi through rich tea plantations. Bwindi is the lushest highland rainforest on earth, home to countless primates and exotic birds.

Day 04

Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi

Start your day by preparing for the trek, which begins at 8 AM. Receive a briefing from UWA officials before setting out. Visitors are advised to carry a rain jacket, drinking water, simple snacks, jungle boots, and other essentials.
The ranger guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy primates.
Always take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla. This will be one of the most exciting wildlife experiences you will ever face. Gorilla tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours, but it is well worth the effort.

Day 05

Return from Bwindi to Kampala via the Equator

After your warm African tea or coffee, return to Kampala.
Then continue to Entebbe. The route will take you through the farmlands of the Ankole longhorn cattle, the scenery of the Kabale ranches, and the Ngurinko hills, with lunch en route and a stopover at the Equator for photographs and souvenirs.