Places You’ll Visit
Safari Overview
7 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari takes you Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you trek and watch the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat. The Safari also offers you a chance to trek Chimpanzees in their habitat at Kibale Forest National Park in the western part of Uganda.
Itinerary in Detail
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide who will brief you about your adventure before transferring you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy optional activities like Botanical Gardens visit, Lake Victoria sunset, Local craft shopping, Relaxation at the hotel.
Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
After breakfast, travel through the southern Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in large fig trees. You shall enjoy a game drive before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a journey that takes you a period of 5 to 6 hours with views of Tea plantations, Mountain villages, Terraced hillsides, Dense forests. After a while, you shall reach the park and check in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight at lodge.
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
Bwindi Silverback Lodge is located along the scenic facing the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and one of Uganda's premier luxury safari lodges found in the Buhoma sector. The lodge includes elegant accommodation, panoramic forest views, exceptional hospitality and close proximity to the park headquarters.rnrnBwindi Silverback Lodge is designed to provide an immersive rainf...
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Early breakfast then transfer to the headquarters where you are welcomed by ranger guides who take you through precise briefing on conduct around the Mountain Gorillas. The ranger guides will inform you about the Park, Mountain Gorilla Trekking Families as well as other safari adventures travelers can do in the park.rnrnThe Ranger guides shall allocate you into groups of 8 with lead guides who transfer you into the green forest vegetation to trek the Gorillas for a period of two to eight hours depending on the gorillas' location. You shall traverse from one trail to another looking for the Gorillas and after a while, you shall meet them an in an hour stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. After returning from the trek, receive a gorilla trekking certificate then spend the evening relaxing at your lodge.
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
Bwindi Silverback Lodge is located along the scenic facing the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and one of Uganda's premier luxury safari lodges found in the Buhoma sector. The lodge includes elegant accommodation, panoramic forest views, exceptional hospitality and close proximity to the park headquarters.rnrnBwindi Silverback Lodge is designed to provide an immersive rainf...
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast embark on journey to the western part of Uganda through beautiful countryside filled with tea plantations, traditional villages, rolling hills and verdant farmland. The journey tales a period of 6 to 7 hours with many scenic stopovers and lunch en routes before arriving in Kibale Forest National Park.rnrnYou shall reach in the evening and engage in Bigodi Wetland Walk, Bird watching and Community visits. On reaching here, you shall transfer to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Lodge.
Ndali Lodge is located along the rim of the beautiful Lake Nyinambuga one of Uganda's most stunning volcanic crater lakes. Ndali Lodge is a charming luxury safari lodge in the scenic crater lakes region close to Fort Portal in western Uganda. It is surrounded by lush tea plantations, rolling farmland, indigenous forests and spectacular views of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnNdali Lodge is...
Papaya Lake Lodge is located between two extinct volcanic craters in Uganda's spectacular Great Crater Lakes region. Papaya Lake Lodge is one of western Uganda's most distinctive luxury eco-lodges facing the tranquil waters of Lake Lyantonde and Lake Kifuruka with sweeping views of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnIt is located close to Fort Portal near Kibale forest National Park and an ide...
Chimpanzee Tracking at Kibale Forest
Early breakfast then head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning chimpanzee trekking. You shall meet a park ranger who takes you through precise briefing on conduct around the chimpanzees. You shall then transfer to enter the forest and trek the chimpanzees for 2 to 4 hours depending oj their current location in the forest.rnrnEn-route, you shall watch the Black-and-white colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, Grey-cheeked mangabeys, Olive baboons, Forest elephants, Numerous bird species. You shall them meet the chimpanzees and in an hour, you shall stay in their presence taking many photos. Dinner and Overnight at Lodge.
Ndali Lodge is located along the rim of the beautiful Lake Nyinambuga one of Uganda's most stunning volcanic crater lakes. Ndali Lodge is a charming luxury safari lodge in the scenic crater lakes region close to Fort Portal in western Uganda. It is surrounded by lush tea plantations, rolling farmland, indigenous forests and spectacular views of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnNdali Lodge is...
Papaya Lake Lodge is located between two extinct volcanic craters in Uganda's spectacular Great Crater Lakes region. Papaya Lake Lodge is one of western Uganda's most distinctive luxury eco-lodges facing the tranquil waters of Lake Lyantonde and Lake Kifuruka with sweeping views of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnIt is located close to Fort Portal near Kibale forest National Park and an ide...
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Breakfast in the morning then embark on transfer to the stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park a journey that takes you a period of 3 to 4 hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species as well as lunch.rnrnAfter a while, you shall reach the Park and embark on en-route game drive as you traverse from one point to another watching wildlife animals i.e warthogs, elephants, hippos, baboons, kobs, small antelope, buffalo, etc. After a while, you shall proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Mweya Safari lodge is located along a scenic peninsula between Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel offering a blend of classic safari charm, modern comforts, and exceptional wildlife experiences. The lodge is designed to cater to leisure travelers, honeymooners, families, birdwatchers, photographers, and business guests seeking an authentic Ugandan safari.rnrnMweya Safari Lodge overlooks the Kazin...
Set on the southern banks of the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Bush Lodge is an eco-friendly safari camp offering guests an authentic wilderness experience without compromising on comfort as travelers enjoy mid-range accommodation. The Lodge is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, photographers, couples, families and adventure travelers seeking the best wilderness ...
Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park & Departure
Breakfast in the morning then transfer on Game Drive in the Park. You shall transfer with packed lunch and as you traverse from one point to another along the tracks, you watch many wildlife animals wandering around their natural vegetation habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; African elephants, Lions, Cape buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Waterbucks, Hyenas, Warthogs etc.rnrnAfter lunch, enjoy an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel where you watch Hippopotamuses, Nile crocodiles, African elephants, Buffaloes, Water birds, Kingfishers, African fish eagles. At mid day, break off for lunch then after proceed on departure to Entebbe International airport to board your flight back home.
What’s Included & Excluded
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Included in Your Trip
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (Entebbe or Kampala)
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (typically breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- National park entrance fees
- Boat cruise (if included in the itinerary, e.g., Kazinga Channel)
- Bottled drinking water during road transfers
- All scheduled activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Government taxes and VAT (where applicable)
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, porters, and hotel staff
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and other beverages unless specified
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari
Accommodations on this Tour
Luxury
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
Midrange
Bwindi Silverback Lodge
Bwindi Silverback Lodge is located along the scenic facing the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and one of Uganda's premier luxury safari lodges found in the Buhoma sector. The lodge includes elegant accommodation, panoramic forest views, exceptional hospitality and close proximity to the park headquarters.rnrnBwindi Silverback Lodge is designed to provide an immersive rainf...
Luxury
Ndali Lodge
Ndali Lodge is located along the rim of the beautiful Lake Nyinambuga one of Uganda's most stunning volcanic crater lakes. Ndali Lodge is a charming luxury safari lodge in the scenic crater lakes region close to Fort Portal in western Uganda. It is surrounded by lush tea plantations, rolling farmland, indigenous forests and spectacular views of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnNdali Lodge is...
Midrange
Papaya Lake Lodge
Papaya Lake Lodge is located between two extinct volcanic craters in Uganda's spectacular Great Crater Lakes region. Papaya Lake Lodge is one of western Uganda's most distinctive luxury eco-lodges facing the tranquil waters of Lake Lyantonde and Lake Kifuruka with sweeping views of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains.rnrnIt is located close to Fort Portal near Kibale forest National Park and an ide...
Luxury
Mweya Safari Lodge
Mweya Safari lodge is located along a scenic peninsula between Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel offering a blend of classic safari charm, modern comforts, and exceptional wildlife experiences. The lodge is designed to cater to leisure travelers, honeymooners, families, birdwatchers, photographers, and business guests seeking an authentic Ugandan safari.rnrnMweya Safari Lodge overlooks the Kazin...
Midrange
The Bush Lodge
Set on the southern banks of the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Bush Lodge is an eco-friendly safari camp offering guests an authentic wilderness experience without compromising on comfort as travelers enjoy mid-range accommodation. The Lodge is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, photographers, couples, families and adventure travelers seeking the best wilderness ...
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