“See the home of gorillas and chimpanzees”
6 Day Gorillas and Chimps Ugandan Safari in Lake Mburo, Kibale, and Bwindi National Parks
Entebbe, Uganda
Safari in Uganda
Enchanted Uganda Safaris Limited's six-day gorillas, chimpanzee, and Lake Mburo safari in Uganda gives you a chance to meet the African apes and the remaining mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, as well as join a wildlife safari to see zebras, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, elands, and the rare endemics of Lake Mburo park: the impala.
Key information
- Private or group tour
- Children 15 years old and above can participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starts in Entebbe and ends in Kampala or Entebbe
- English-speaking guide
Highlights
- Engage in game drives, a gorilla trek, and a boat cruise
- See African apes and the remaining mountain gorillas and chimpanzees
- Visit Bwindi Gorilla Park or Mghahinga home of mountain gorillas
- Witness Kibale national park – the primate capital and home of chimpanzees
- Get a chance to interact with the local people, the cattle keepers
- English-speaking guide
- 5 nights accommodation
- Airport transfers and meals included
Styles
5 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation
According to your budget, you will stay in the following accommodations:
Kibale National Park
Budget
- Boulevard Excelsior Motel
- Kibale Forest Camp Tented
Mid-range
- Isunga Lodge
- Kibale Forest Camp
- Turaco Tree Tops
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel
Luxury
- Turaco Tree Tops
- Kyaninga Lodge
- Nyaika Hotel
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget
- KFC Must
- Gorilla Friends Resort
- Ruhijja Community Camp
Mid-range
- Bakiga Lodge
- KFC Must
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Broadbill Camp
- Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Luxury
- Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Buhoma Haven Lodge
- Mahogany Spring Lodge
Program
On this trip, you will visit Bwindi Gorilla Park, or the Mghahinga home of mountain gorillas, as well as Kibale National Park, the primate capital and home of chimpanzees. You can also get a chance to interact with the local people, the cattle keepers.
Day 1: Guide picks you up
Your guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your guesthouse and drive you to western Uganda. On your way, stretching your legs at the Uganda Equator, take photos and then proceed to have lunch at the lodge and go for a boat cruise.
On the way back at sunset, game drive your way to the lodge, have dinner, then stay overnight at Rwakobo Rock Resort.
- Drive time: 4.5 hours
Day 2: Early morning game drive
Do an early morning game drive and search for zebras, giraffes, and impalas, among others. Proceed to Bwindi Gorilla Park, arrive in the afternoon, and relax at the lodge. At sunset comes the traditional dance from the locals / community at the lodge! On this night, you will stay at Gorilla Friends Resort.
- Meal plan: For lunch and dinner.
- Drive time: 4 hours
Day 3: Gorilla trekking
Trek the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Park Uganda. Wake up early morning to prepare for your gorilla trek and have your gear on with your trousers, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, sunglasses, socks, hut, insect repellent, energy food, and enough drinking water.
After five minutes, transfer from the hotel to the starting point, have a briefing, then proceed for the trekking which will be open for two to six hours. Spend a full hour with the mountain gorillas.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Head For Kibale National Park
After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park Uganda through Queen Elizabeth National Park on a high way to Fort Portal. See the foothills of the Rwenzori, crater lakes of Uganda, as well as a big river from the glaciers of the Mountains of the Moon Margarita peak in Rwenzori Park Uganda. Arrive in Fort Portal in about four to five hours.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the lodge - budget Boulevard Excelsior Guest House, in the Fort Portal Tourism City
Day 5: Drive To Kibale National Park
After breakfast, drive to Kibale National Park Uganda. While there, be briefed and then start trekking. You will be allowed to experience being with the chimpanzees for photos for a full hour. Alongside your trekking, birds and other primates will also be things to see.
After trekking, do a simple drive to Bigodi for your lunch and then a community swamp walk at Bigodi sanctuary.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Boulevard Excelsior Guest House
Day 6: To Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, drive to Kampala or Entebbe and have lunch on the way. This will mark the end of this Ugandan trip!
- Drive time: 5 hours
Included excursions
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee and swamp walk
- Equator tour
- Boat cruise
Location
From Entebbe, you will visit Lake Mburo, Kibale Forest, and Bwindi National Park during the safari.
Food
Meals as per the program are included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee and swamp walk
- Equator tour
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Transfer to and from the airport or hotel
- Meals as per program
- 5 nights accommodation
What's not included
- International flights
- Visa for Uganda
- All optional activities
- Insurance
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
How to get there
Recommended Airports
EBB
Entebbe International Airport
172 km
Transfer included
Airport: Entebbe International Airport
Airport transfer included: Entebbe International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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