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5-Day Gorilla & Chimps Trekking in Uganda

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Experience Uganda’s premier wildlife highlights on this 5-day primate safari. You will trek through the lush rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, and visit Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world, for an unforgettable chimpanzee encounter. Along the way, you will engage with local communities to experience authentic African traditions and hospitality. This journey offers a perfect balance of world-class wildlife trekking and cultural connection in the heart of Africa.

Destinations

Uganda: Entebbe, Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Time of Year

All Year Round

Route overview per day
Tour Features
Luxury Tour
This Luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities:
Gorilla & Chimp Trekking
Getting around:
Pop-up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
Transfer:
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Dinner
Dinner
2

Primate Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
5

No Accommodation

(End of Tour)
Breakfast & lunch
Breakfast & lunch
Interested in This Tour?

Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Airport Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will go through customs and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you to Uganda, and later drive to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Entebbe Town (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Kibale NP for Afternoon chimpanzee Trek

Your safari begins with a scenic drive through Uganda's lush countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world. After lunch, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest for Chimpanzee tracking. This 2–4 hour trek offers a rare opportunity to spend one hour observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat, alongside other primates like Colobus monkeys and diverse birdlife. After this incredible wildlife encounter, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Primate Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After having a morning breakfast, you will meet your guide and check out of your lodge, jump into your safari jeep, and later drive to Bwindi with a panoramic view along the way, with an en route lunch. You will proceed with your drive to Bwindi—overnight and dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Best time to visit:
June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season:
June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience

Early morning, with a packed lunch, you will go to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the gorilla trekking adventure. The gorilla trekking is always referred to as a lifetime moment, as it leaves with a great experience of meeting the gorillas face to face in the jungle. You will be given an hour upon finding the gorillas to take a great moment with them as you watch the juveniles swing from one tree branch to another. You will return for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will head for the Batwa cultural experience to get the traditional and social life of the batwa cultural insight.  Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Fly back to Entebbe

Begin the day with a cup of coffee. You have 2 flight options returning from Bwindi. You may choose to catch a morning flight at 0945 hrs, arrivingat  Entebbe 1125 hrs, or with the afternoon flight departing Bwindi at 1405 hrs, arrivingat  1505 hrs at Entebbe. Whatever you choose, our guide will be ready to transfer you to the Airstrip to catch your return flight from Bwindi to Entebbe for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No Accommodation

(End of Tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Breakfast & Lunch (dinner is not included)

End of tour

(See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
You`ll be dropped off at airport
Interested in This Tour?
Important to Know

Rates are per person and do not include international flights to and from your home country.

This tour is open to children aged 15 and older.

Rates include a set budget for flights within the tour; however, actual costs may vary based on travel dates and will be adjusted in your final quote if necessary.

Summary

Day

Country

Destination

Accomodation

Meals

1
Uganda
Entebe Town

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Dinner
2
Uganda
Kibale NP

Primate Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Breakfast, lunch & dinner
5
Uganda
Entebbe Town

No Accommodation

Breakfast & lunch
2026
Per Person Price
United States Dollar Quote

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

5 people

3 room

6 people

3 room

January - December
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
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January - December
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

$ 6121

2 people

(1 room)

$ 4576

3 people

(2 room)

$ 4397

4 people

(2 room)

$ 4108

5 people

(3 room)

$ 4089

6 people

(3 room)

$ 3946
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
* *Above prices are per person
** We offer special discounted rates for children under 16 years old (will be calculated after your request). Please specify the number of children and their ages in your request.
Interested in This Tour?
This price includes:
Park fees
(For non-residents)
Gorilla permits
(One per person, non-resident)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinking water
(On all days)
This price excludes:
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Interested in This Tour?
Great To Know

This tour begins and concludes in Entebbe.

We can assist you in choosing an international flight, but you must book it yourself.

Arrive and depart from Entebbe Airport

Airport transfers to and from your destination are included.

Extra accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged at an additional cost.

About Booking This Tour
Travel Requirements For This Tour
Interested in This Tour?
Experience Uganda’s premier wildlife highlights on this 5-day primate safari. You will trek through the lush rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, and visit Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world, for an unforgettable chimpanzee encounter. Along the way, you will engage with local communities to experience authentic African traditions and hospitality. This journey offers a perfect balance of world-class wildlife trekking and cultural connection in the heart of Africa.

Destinations

Uganda: Entebbe, Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Time of Year

All Year Round

Tour Open Photos
Route
Tour Features
Luxury Tour
This Luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities:
Gorilla & Chimp Trekking
Getting around:
Pop-up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
Transfer:
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Dinner
Dinner
2

Primate Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
5

No Accommodation

(End of Tour)
Breakfast & lunch
Breakfast & lunch
Interested in This Tour?

Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Airport Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will go through customs and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you to Uganda, and later drive to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Entebbe Town (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Kibale NP for Afternoon chimpanzee Trek

Your safari begins with a scenic drive through Uganda's lush countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world. After lunch, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest for Chimpanzee tracking. This 2–4 hour trek offers a rare opportunity to spend one hour observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat, alongside other primates like Colobus monkeys and diverse birdlife. After this incredible wildlife encounter, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Primate Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After having a morning breakfast, you will meet your guide and check out of your lodge, jump into your safari jeep, and later drive to Bwindi with a panoramic view along the way, with an en route lunch. You will proceed with your drive to Bwindi—overnight and dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Best time to visit:
June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season:
June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience

Early morning, with a packed lunch, you will go to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the gorilla trekking adventure. The gorilla trekking is always referred to as a lifetime moment, as it leaves with a great experience of meeting the gorillas face to face in the jungle. You will be given an hour upon finding the gorillas to take a great moment with them as you watch the juveniles swing from one tree branch to another. You will return for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will head for the Batwa cultural experience to get the traditional and social life of the batwa cultural insight.  Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Fly back to Entebbe

Begin the day with a cup of coffee. You have 2 flight options returning from Bwindi. You may choose to catch a morning flight at 0945 hrs, arrivingat  Entebbe 1125 hrs, or with the afternoon flight departing Bwindi at 1405 hrs, arrivingat  1505 hrs at Entebbe. Whatever you choose, our guide will be ready to transfer you to the Airstrip to catch your return flight from Bwindi to Entebbe for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No Accommodation

(End of Tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Breakfast & Lunch (dinner is not included)

End of tour

(See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
You`ll be dropped off at airport
Interested in This Tour?
Important to Know

Rates are per person and do not include international flights to and from your home country.

This tour is open to children aged 15 and older.

Rates include a set budget for flights within the tour; however, actual costs may vary based on travel dates and will be adjusted in your final quote if necessary.

Summary

Day

Country

Destination

Accomodation

Meals

1
Uganda
Entebe Town

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Dinner
2
Uganda
Kibale NP

Primate Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Mahogany Spring Lodge

Breakfast, lunch & dinner
5
Uganda
Entebbe Town

No Accommodation

Breakfast & lunch
2026
Per Person Price
United States Dollar Quote

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

5 people

3 room

6 people

3 room

January - December
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
January - December
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

$ 6121

2 people

(1 room)

$ 4576

3 people

(2 room)

$ 4397

4 people

(2 room)

$ 4108

5 people

(3 room)

$ 4089

6 people

(3 room)

$ 3946
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
-
Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

-

2 people

(1 room)

-

3 people

(2 room)

-

4 people

(2 room)

-

5 people

(3 room)

-

6 people

(3 room)

-
* *Above prices are per person
** We offer special discounted rates for children under 16 years old (will be calculated after your request). Please specify the number of children and their ages in your request.
Interested in This Tour?
This price includes:
Park fees
(For non-residents)
Gorilla permits
(One per person, non-resident)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinking water
(On all days)
This price excludes:
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Interested in This Tour?
Great To Know

This tour begins and concludes in Entebbe.

We can assist you in choosing an international flight, but you must book it yourself.

Arrive and depart from Entebbe Airport

Airport transfers to and from your destination are included.

Extra accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged at an additional cost.

About Booking This Tour
Travel Requirements For This Tour
Interested in This Tour?

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