8-Day Uganda Primate Safari with Gorilla and Chimp Trekking

When you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, a member of our team will welcome you with a smile and assist you from there. You will then be transferred to your accommodation for the night. The hotel offers a friendly and cozy environment where you can unwind and prepare for your thrilling safari adventure.

After breakfast, we will drive to western Uganda via the Mityana-Mubende highway. Along the way, we will make interesting stops at places such as Tanda village and the Nakayima tree, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the area's history and culture.

We will also stop in Mubende near the local market, where you can buy snacks, drinks, fruits, and anything else you may like. This journey is especially enjoyable because you will see beautiful homes, tea plantations, and local farms across Uganda's scenic countryside. After lunch at Duchess Restaurant, continue to your lodge.

After breakfast, head into the warm, wet rainforest of Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking. This forest is famous for having the highest concentration of primates, and while searching for chimpanzees, you may also spot other species such as grey mangabeys, pottos, colobus monkeys, bush babies, baboons, and more.

Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go for a walk in Bigodi Wetland, an area known for its unique plants and animals. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

After breakfast, we will board our safari vehicle and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a protected area known for its rich variety of plants and animals. We will arrive in the afternoon and then enjoy a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.

This boat trip is very rewarding, as you may see many animals such as hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and numerous birds that live around Lake George and Lake Edward. After the boat ride, you will go on a short game drive before continuing to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, set out for Kyambura Gorge in search of the fast-moving and elusive chimpanzees. Although sightings can be unpredictable, watching these chimpanzees move through their habitat is an amazing experience.

In the afternoon, if you did not take the boat ride on the Kazinga Channel the previous day, you can do it today. The channel is home to many hippos, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birds. If you have already done the boat ride, you can instead go on a game drive to look for more wildlife. Afterwards, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector, where you may see the famous tree-climbing lions as well as other animals such as Uganda kob, elephants, topi, and more. Afterwards, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

You will arrive in the afternoon. Later, take a stroll through the nearby communities, enjoy local performances, and shop for crafts.

In the morning, enjoy a cup of coffee and prepare for a briefing with Uganda Wildlife officials. After that, head into the jungle to search for the shy mountain gorillas and observe how they live in their natural habitat.

Once you find the gorillas, you will spend up to one hour sitting near these remarkable animals and looking into their large, expressive eyes. Gorilla trekking requires a reasonable level of fitness and good walking shoes. You should also bring food, water, insect repellent, sunscreen, and suitable personal essentials for the trek.

The gorilla tracking experience can last either half a day or a full day, depending on the gorillas' movements. It is a truly valuable and unforgettable life experience. Afterwards, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Entebbe. On the way, stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch. We will also stop at the Equator for photos and to enjoy the experience before continuing to Entebbe in the evening.

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred for check-in for either a day room or your onward departure. This marks the end of our services.