Uganda Mountain Gorilla & Chimpanzee Expedition
Trek the Gentle Giants of Bwindi & Kibale Rainforest Chimpanzees
Safari Overview
Step into primeval mist-veiled rainforests for the most intimate wildlife encounter on planet Earth. This 5-day journey takes you deep into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to sit with an endangered mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat, paired with tracking wild chimpanzees in the canopy of Kibale Forest.
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Entebbe / Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Depart Entebbe early morning, driving through the lush tea estates and rolling countryside of western Uganda. Arrive at Kibale Forest in the afternoon, check into your forest eco-lodge, and take a guided nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to view rare red colobus and blue monkeys.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Drive to Bwindi
Morning briefing at Kanyanchu river camp before plunging into the rainforest to track wild chimpanzees. Listen to their resonant hooting through the canopy and watch them forage, groom, and swing through the branches. In the afternoon, embark on a picturesque drive south toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
Today is the pinnacle experience. Following a morning briefing from UWA rangers, enter the misty, ancient jungle led by experienced trackers and machete-bearers. When you locate the habituated gorilla family, spend a magical, quiet hour watching baby gorillas tumble in the vines and observing the majestic silverback patriarch. Return to lodge for a celebratory evening.
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi Island Retreat
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before a gentle drive to Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by 29 emerald green islands and terraced hillsides. Spend the afternoon canoeing in traditional wooden dugouts, swimming in bilharzia-free waters, or visiting historical Punishment Island.
Lake Bunyonyi across the Equator to Entebbe
Depart Lake Bunyonyi for the return journey to Entebbe. Stop at the Uganda Equator monument for the famous water Coriolis experiment and souvenir craft shopping. Arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon for your flight home.
What’s Included & Excluded
- ✓Official Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800 value)
- ✓Official Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking Permit ($250 value)
- ✓4 Nights luxury forest lodge and lake resort accommodation
- ✓Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with professional driver-guide
- ✓All park entry fees, forest ranger guides, and full board meals
- ✓Lake Bunyonyi canoe excursion and equator crossing stop
- ✕International airfare and Uganda tourist visa
- ✕Porters during gorilla trekking ($20 recommended per trek)
- ✕Staff gratuities and personal expenses
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