Uganda · Primate Tours

6-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorillas, Chimps and Kazinga Cruise

6 Days Round trip from Kampala Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to the home of the wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 02 Spot the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 03 Meet chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest National Park
  • 04 Enjoy a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel and spot hippos, crocodiles, and other water animals
  • 05 Meet the local Batwa and Batooro communities

Go on a 6-day wildlife tour to the most famous national parks of Uganda. Track chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest National Park, enjoy a walk to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary or the Batooro community, and spot wildlife on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for mountain gorilla tracking and a community walk to meet the local Batwa people, then round out the journey with a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.

Track chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest National Park, enjoy a walk to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary or the Batooro community, and spot wildlife on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park

  • Depart from Kampala and travel to Kibale Forest National Park via Mubende. Kibale Forest is a large protected block of rainforest with the highest number of primates in Africa, including chimpanzees, Grey-cheeked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, and red colobus monkeys.
  • Go for an evening cultural walk in the Batooro community, or choose a nature walk to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
  • Continue to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House/ Primates Lodge Kibale/ Kyaninga Lodge/ Crater Safari Lodge.

2
Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Have an early morning breakfast and drive to the starting point for chimpanzee tracking.
  • Arrive at Kibale Forest National Park and begin the trek in search of the chimpanzees.
  • Spot other primates such as the red colobus monkey, the rare L'Hoest's monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, bushbabies, and pottos.
  • Look out for a variety of butterflies, bird species, and other insects.
  • Travel back to the lodge for lunch.
  • Later, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

  • Wake up early in the morning and go for a game drive.
  • Spot wild animals such as elephants, antelopes, solitary buffaloes, lions, warthogs, and leopards.
  • Head back to the lodge for a late breakfast and later lunch.
  • Go for a launch boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
  • Spot crocodiles, elephants, hippos, waterbucks, and more.
  • Try bird-watching along the river.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Forest National Park

  • Wake up early in the morning and depart for Bwindi Forest National Park.
  • Drive through the Ishasha Sector for a short game drive and look for the famous tree-climbing lions.
  • Spot hippos, African buffaloes, kobs, African elephants, warthogs, and many other wild animals.
  • Arrive at the lodge in Bwindi Forest National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.
5
Day 05

Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Community Visit

  • Wake up early, meet your tour guide, and drive to the gate of Bwindi Forest.
  • Attend a safety briefing and begin the trek through the forest.
  • Track the mountain gorillas, observe them, and spend time with them.
  • Head back to the lodge for lunch.
  • Go for a community walk in the nearby village and visit the Batwa people in the evening.
6
Day 06

Bwindi Forest National Park to Kampala

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kampala.
  • Stop for lunch in Mbarara and at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping.
  • Continue to Kampala and depart for your destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kampala 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Ground transfers
  • Gorilla permit
  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Full-board meals and accommodation
  • English-speaking local Ugandan tour guide
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari
  • Park entry fees

What's Not Included

  • Tipping
  • Entry visas
  • Air tickets
  • Accommodation on the last day
  • Any other activity not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Expenses of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Hiking boots
  • Raincoats and jackets
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Gardening gloves
  • Safari hat
  • Camera and a pair of binoculars
  • Extra batteries

Know before you go

  • You must test negative for COVID-19 and carry a valid certificate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kampala.

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