5-Day Uganda Primate and Wildlife Safari with Gorillas and Chimps

23rd/dec/2026

• Destination: Kibale Forest / Fort Portal

• Accommodation: Lodge in the Kibale area

• Meals: Lunch and dinner, depending on arrival time

• Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide.

• After a short briefing, depart for western Uganda through scenic countryside, local communities, tea and coffee plantations, and beautiful landscapes.

• Enjoy a lunch stop along the way before continuing towards Kibale Forest National Park.

• Arrive at your lodge, check in, and relax as you prepare for the following day's chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Highlights

• Pickup from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel.

• Scenic road journey through western Uganda.

• Views of the countryside and tea plantations.

• Relaxation at your forest lodge.

Overnight: Turacco tree tops

24th/dec/2026

• Destination: Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Accommodation: Safari lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• After an early breakfast, proceed to the Kibale Forest visitor centre for a briefing by the park rangers before beginning your chimpanzee trekking experience.
• Enter the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees. Observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat and learn about their behaviour, social interactions, and the forest ecosystem.
• The duration of the trek depends on the location and movement of the chimpanzees.
• After the activity, return for lunch before continuing towards the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Arrive at your lodge in the evening, enjoy dinner, and relax in preparation for the following day's wildlife safari.

Highlights

• Guided chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
• Opportunities to observe other primates, butterflies, and forest birds.
• Scenic drive through western Uganda.
• Arrival in the Ishasha wildlife region.

Overnight: Ishasha pride or Topi lodge

25th/Dec/2026

• Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Accommodation: Gorilla trekking lodge near the confirmed trekking sector
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Begin the day with a game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, an area renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions.
• Explore the savannah plains and woodland habitats while looking out for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and a variety of bird species.
• Sightings of wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, cannot be guaranteed.
• After the game drive, continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
• Arrive at your lodge, check in, and receive information about the next day's gorilla trekking activity.
• Enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by the natural beauty of southwestern Uganda.

Highlights

• Wildlife game drive in Ishasha.
• Opportunity to search for tree-climbing lions.
• Scenic journey through southwestern Uganda.
• Arrival near the mountain gorilla habitat.

Overnight: Icumbi lodge or Rushaga gorilla lodge or Engagi lodge

26th/Dec/2026

• Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Accommodation: Lodge near the trekking sector

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• After an early breakfast, transfer to the designated park headquarters for registration, a briefing, and allocation to a gorilla trekking group.

• Accompanied by experienced park rangers, enter the dense forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

• Trekking may take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas and the terrain.

• Once the gorillas are located, you will generally be allowed one hour to observe them in their natural habitat, following park regulations and ranger instructions.

• This is a memorable opportunity to witness these remarkable animals at close range and learn about their conservation.

• After the trek, return to the park headquarters and transfer back to your lodge.

• Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and reflecting on your gorilla trekking experience.

• You may opt to go for a community walk to see the Bwata. These are people who used to stay with gorillas in Bwindi, but UNESCO removed them from the forest for conservation in 1996.

Highlights

• Guided mountain gorilla trekking.

• Opportunity to observe a gorilla family in the wild.

• Interpretation and guidance from park rangers.

• Scenic forest surroundings and a unique conservation experience.

Overnight: Icumbi lodge or Rushaga gorilla lodge or Engagi lodge or icumbi lodge in Kisoro

27th/dec/2026

• Meals: Breakfast
• Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before transferring to the appropriate airstrip for your scheduled domestic flight.
• The departure airstrip will depend on the location of your gorilla trekking lodge and the available flight schedule.

Option 1: Kihihi Airstrip

Often the most convenient option for guests staying in or around the northern Buhoma sector of Bwindi.

Option 2: Kisoro Airstrip

Often more convenient for guests staying in the southern Rushaga or Nkuringo sectors, and for some Mgahinga-area itineraries.

Upon arrival at the airstrip, proceed with check-in for your onward flight, marking the end of your five-day Uganda primate and wildlife safari.

End of safari.