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5-Day Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

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Discover Uganda’s forest wildlife on this 5-day safari combining mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. Hike through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to spend time with a gorilla family, then follow your guide through Kibale’s rainforest in search of chimpanzees. Along the way, visit local communities to learn about their traditions and everyday life, adding a cultural connection to your wildlife journey.

Destinations

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 & Chimpanzee 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
Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Dinner
Dinner
2
Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4
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
Arrive Entebbe in Uganda

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 you to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Entebbe Town, (Uganda)

Accommodation:
Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Kibale National Park - 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:
Best time to visit:
January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season:
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather:
January to February and June to July (Least rain)
Accommodation:
Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
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.

Best time to visit:
June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season:
June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Accommodation:
Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Gorilla Trekking 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.

Accommodation:
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 the airport.
Interested in This Tour?
Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

Summary

Day

Country

Destination

Accomodation

Meals

1
Uganda
Entebbe
Dinner
2
Uganda
Kibale NP
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Uganda
Bwindi NP
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
5
Uganda
Entebbe

No Accommodation

Breakfast & lunch
Per Person Price
Per Person Price
United States Dollars

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

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
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Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
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
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
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
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Per Person

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(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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Per Person

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(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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* *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

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

Airport transfers to and from your destination are included.

About Booking This Tour

Travel Documents for Uganda

Please ensure you have the following documents ready before travelling to Uganda:

 

  • Valid Passport – Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Uganda.
  • Uganda Tourist Visa – Most visitors who require a visa must apply online before travelling. The standard single-entry tourist visa currently costs USD 50. Once approved, keep a printed or digital copy of your Visa Approval/Travel Authorization Letter with you when travelling.
    Apply for Uganda Tourist Visa
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate – Uganda requires travellers to carry a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Make sure you travel with the original International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card).
  • Travel Itinerary & Accommodation Details – Keep a copy of your safari itinerary and accommodation bookings or the address where you will be staying. You may also need these when applying for your tourist visa.
  • Return or Onward Flight Ticket – Keep your return or onward travel confirmation available, particularly when travelling on an East African Tourist Visa.
  • East African Tourist Visa – if applicable – If your journey combines Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, you may consider the East African Tourist Visa instead of obtaining separate tourist visas. It currently costs USD 100, is valid for 90 days, and allows multiple entries between these three countries. You should apply through the country where you will first enter the East African Tourist Visa region.

 

For children: Children should travel with their own valid passport and any required visa. Additional documents, such as a birth certificate or parental consent letter, may be advisable or required when a child is travelling with only one parent, with a guardian, or without their parents.

 

Important: Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality, passport, and travel route and can change. We recommend confirming the latest requirements with the Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control and your airline before departure.

Uganda Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control

 

Tip: Keep printed and digital copies of your passport, visa approval, Yellow Fever certificate, flight confirmations, and safari itinerary easily accessible during your journey.

How to Book This Safari

To book this safari, click “Get a Free Quote” and complete the request form. Please make sure your details are correct, including your full name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and number of travelers, so our safari team can prepare the right proposal for you.

Deposits

A 30% deposit is required to confirm your safari. Gorilla trekking permits are invoiced and payable in full at confirmation, in addition to the 30% safari deposit. If your trip includes domestic or regional flights, we may also require the full airfare at the time of booking, charged separately from the safari deposit.

 

Final Payment

The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before your departure date. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm the booking, together with any applicable gorilla permit and flight costs.

 

All bookings are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.

Travel Insurance

All travelers must have adequate comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the entire trip, including coverage for medical expenses and repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency evacuation, and loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings. Travelers should arrange travel insurance independently.

 

Full details: Bush 2 City Adventure Booking Terms & Conditions.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing and take effect once Bush 2 City Adventure receives them.

 

  • 120–60 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee
  • 59–45 days before departure: 80% cancellation fee
  • 44 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee

 

Gorilla trekking permits and issued domestic or regional flight tickets are non-refundable once booked and confirmed. These costs are therefore excluded from any refund that may otherwise be due under the cancellation schedule above.

 

No refunds are provided for no-shows or unused services after the safari has commenced.

 

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect against eligible cancellation costs and other unforeseen circumstances.

 

All cancellations and refunds are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.

Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.

Travel Requirements For This Tour

International Flights

International flights to and from Uganda are not included in your safari package and must be booked and managed directly by you. Bush 2 City Adventure can assist in recommending suitable international flight options that coordinate well with your safari itinerary; however, the final booking, payment, and management of these flights remain your responsibility.

  • When booking your international flights, please carefully check:
  • Arrival and departure dates and times against your safari itinerary
  • Passport, visa and transit requirements
  • Minimum connection and transit times
  • Airline check-in requirements
  • Checked and carry-on luggage allowances
  • Any airline schedule changes before departure

 

Bush 2 City Adventure is not responsible for international flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, schedule changes or other disruptions, even when we have assisted you in selecting a suitable flight, as these services are operated and controlled by third-party airlines.

 

Domestic & Regional Flights

Where your safari includes domestic or regional flights, Bush 2 City Adventure can arrange and book these flights on your behalf. Your confirmed flight itinerary and relevant travel information will be provided in advance.

You are responsible for complying with the operating airline’s checked baggage and carry-on luggage restrictions, including weight, size, and any restrictions applicable to soft-sided bags on smaller safari aircraft.

Airline schedules may change due to operational requirements, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control. Where a domestic or regional flight is cancelled or significantly changed before travel, we will assist in arranging a suitable available alternative. However, once you have checked in or travel has commenced, delays, interruptions and cancellations remain subject to the airline’s conditions, and Bush 2 City Adventure cannot be held liable for disruptions caused by these third-party services.

 

Important Travel Responsibility

Please ensure that your international flight schedule allows sufficient time for immigration, baggage collection, customs, transfers and connections with your safari arrangements.

You are responsible for ensuring that independently booked flights do not interfere with your confirmed safari itinerary. If a flight delay, cancellation, missed connection or unsuitable flight schedule results in additional accommodation, transfers, meals, rebooking, changes to the safari or other expenses, these additional costs will be the traveller’s responsibility.

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that provides appropriate protection for flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, baggage and other travel disruptions.

Health Considerations

Travellers should be in reasonably good health to participate comfortably in a Uganda safari. If you have an existing medical condition, limited mobility, allergies, or any condition that could affect your participation in safari activities, particularly gorilla or chimpanzee trekking, we recommend consulting your doctor before travelling and informing Bush 2 City Adventure in advance of any assistance you may require.

 

Medical facilities can be limited in remote safari areas. Please bring an adequate supply of your regular prescription medication in its original packaging and keep essential medication in your carry-on luggage.

 

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including appropriate emergency treatment and medical evacuation/repatriation coverage.

 

Vaccinations & Malaria

A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is an important entry requirement for Uganda. Current guidance states that Uganda requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for arriving travellers aged one year and above.

 

Malaria is present throughout Uganda. Travellers should consult their doctor or travel-health specialist about suitable malaria prevention medication and take precautions against mosquito bites, including using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and trousers, particularly during evenings and early mornings.

 

Other vaccinations may be recommended depending on your age, health, vaccination history and travel plans. These can include routine vaccinations as well as Hepatitis A, Typhoid and other destination-specific vaccinations. We recommend consulting a qualified travel-health professional at least 4–6 weeks before departure whenever possible.

CDC – Uganda Traveller Health Information

 

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Fitness

Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking can be physically demanding. Depending on the location of the primates, trekking may involve several hours of walking through steep, uneven, muddy or densely forested terrain, sometimes at altitude.

 

Travellers participating in trekking should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Walking sticks and porter services may be available and can make the trek considerably more comfortable.

 

For the protection of the primates, travellers who are experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness may not be permitted to participate in a primate trek. Please follow the instructions provided by park authorities, rangers and your guide.

 

Mobility

Uganda safaris can involve long drives, uneven roads, climbing into and out of safari vehicles, boat activities and walking on uneven terrain. Some lodges and remote safari locations may have limited accessibility for travellers with significant mobility difficulties.

 

If you require a wheelchair, walking assistance, supplemental oxygen or other special assistance, please inform us before confirming your safari so that we can advise whether the planned itinerary and accommodations are suitable.

 

Special Dietary & Medical Requirements

Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, food allergies or important medical considerations. We will communicate dietary requests to the lodges, camps and other service providers; however, options can be more limited in remote safari locations and specific requests cannot always be guaranteed.

 

Traveller Responsibility

Health, vaccination, and entry requirements can change and may vary according to your nationality, age, medical history, and the countries you visit or transit through. It is the traveller’s responsibility to obtain appropriate professional medical advice, required vaccinations and valid health documentation before departure.

Bush 2 City Adventure cannot provide medical advice or accept responsibility for costs, denied entry, missed activities or other travel disruption resulting from a traveller’s failure to meet applicable health or vaccination requirements.

Recommended Safari Reading

Want to learn more about Uganda before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the country’s mountain gorillas, primates, wildlife, conservation, landscapes, history, and culture.

 

Our favorites include Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey, The Impenetrable Forest by Thor Hanson, The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes, and Uganda: The Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs.

 

For travellers visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, reading about mountain gorillas and their conservation is especially rewarding and deepens your appreciation of the remarkable experience of encountering these primates in their natural forest habitat.

 

Optional reading, but a wonderful way to enrich your Uganda safari and gorilla trekking experience.

Weather in Uganda

Uganda enjoys a pleasant tropical climate year-round, with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. The drier seasons from June to August and December to February are particularly good for wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking.

 

The wetter seasons, from March to May and September to November, bring greener landscapes and excellent birdlife. Mountain areas such as Bwindi are cooler and can receive rain year-round, so a light rain jacket is always recommended.

What to Pack

Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Bring a light jacket or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings, plus a rain jacket, camera, binoculars, personal medication, and essential travel documents.

 

For gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, we recommend sturdy waterproof walking shoes, long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, gardening gloves and a small waterproof daypack. Forest trails can be wet, muddy and steep, so lightweight rain protection is essential.

 

Keep valuables, important medication and travel documents in your carry-on luggage. Avoid bringing single-use plastic bags, as Uganda restricts certain plastic bags to help protect the environment.

Interested in This Tour?
Discover Uganda’s forest wildlife on this 5-day safari combining mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. Hike through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to spend time with a gorilla family, then follow your guide through Kibale’s rainforest in search of chimpanzees. Along the way, visit local communities to learn about their traditions and everyday life, adding a cultural connection to your wildlife journey.

Destinations

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 & Chimpanzee 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
Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Dinner
Dinner
2
Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4
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
Arrive Entebbe in Uganda

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 you to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Entebbe Town, (Uganda)

Accommodation:
Luxury hotel located in Entebbe
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Kibale National Park - 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:
Best time to visit:
January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season:
June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather:
January to February and June to July (Least rain)
Accommodation:
Luxury lodge located in Kibale NP (Chimpanzee)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
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.

Best time to visit:
June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season:
June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Accommodation:
Luxury lodge located in Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Gorilla Trekking 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.

Accommodation:
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 the airport.
Interested in This Tour?
Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

Summary

Day

Country

Destination

Accomodation

Meals

1
Uganda
Entebbe
Dinner
2
Uganda
Kibale NP
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
3
Uganda
Bwindi NP
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
4
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
5
Uganda
Entebbe

No Accommodation

Breakfast & lunch
Per Person Price
Per Person Price
United States Dollars

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

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$ 6121
$ 4576
$ 4397
$ 4108
$ 4089
$ 3946
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Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
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
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
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
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Per Person

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(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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Per Person

Solo

(1 room)

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2 people

(1 room)

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3 people

(2 room)

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4 people

(2 room)

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5 people

(3 room)

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6 people

(3 room)

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* *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.
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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)
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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

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

Airport transfers to and from your destination are included.

About Booking This Tour

Travel Documents for Uganda

Please ensure you have the following documents ready before travelling to Uganda:

 

  • Valid Passport – Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Uganda.
  • Uganda Tourist Visa – Most visitors who require a visa must apply online before travelling. The standard single-entry tourist visa currently costs USD 50. Once approved, keep a printed or digital copy of your Visa Approval/Travel Authorization Letter with you when travelling.
    Apply for Uganda Tourist Visa
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate – Uganda requires travellers to carry a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Make sure you travel with the original International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card).
  • Travel Itinerary & Accommodation Details – Keep a copy of your safari itinerary and accommodation bookings or the address where you will be staying. You may also need these when applying for your tourist visa.
  • Return or Onward Flight Ticket – Keep your return or onward travel confirmation available, particularly when travelling on an East African Tourist Visa.
  • East African Tourist Visa – if applicable – If your journey combines Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, you may consider the East African Tourist Visa instead of obtaining separate tourist visas. It currently costs USD 100, is valid for 90 days, and allows multiple entries between these three countries. You should apply through the country where you will first enter the East African Tourist Visa region.

 

For children: Children should travel with their own valid passport and any required visa. Additional documents, such as a birth certificate or parental consent letter, may be advisable or required when a child is travelling with only one parent, with a guardian, or without their parents.

 

Important: Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality, passport, and travel route and can change. We recommend confirming the latest requirements with the Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control and your airline before departure.

Uganda Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control

 

Tip: Keep printed and digital copies of your passport, visa approval, Yellow Fever certificate, flight confirmations, and safari itinerary easily accessible during your journey.

How to Book This Safari

To book this safari, click “Get a Free Quote” and complete the request form. Please make sure your details are correct, including your full name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and number of travelers, so our safari team can prepare the right proposal for you.

Deposits

A 30% deposit is required to confirm your safari. Gorilla trekking permits are invoiced and payable in full at confirmation, in addition to the 30% safari deposit. If your trip includes domestic or regional flights, we may also require the full airfare at the time of booking, charged separately from the safari deposit.

 

Final Payment

The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before your departure date. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm the booking, together with any applicable gorilla permit and flight costs.

 

All bookings are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.

Travel Insurance

All travelers must have adequate comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the entire trip, including coverage for medical expenses and repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency evacuation, and loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings. Travelers should arrange travel insurance independently.

 

Full details: Bush 2 City Adventure Booking Terms & Conditions.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be in writing and take effect once Bush 2 City Adventure receives them.

 

  • 120–60 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee
  • 59–45 days before departure: 80% cancellation fee
  • 44 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee

 

Gorilla trekking permits and issued domestic or regional flight tickets are non-refundable once booked and confirmed. These costs are therefore excluded from any refund that may otherwise be due under the cancellation schedule above.

 

No refunds are provided for no-shows or unused services after the safari has commenced.

 

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to protect against eligible cancellation costs and other unforeseen circumstances.

 

All cancellations and refunds are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.

Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.

Travel Requirements For This Tour

International Flights

International flights to and from Uganda are not included in your safari package and must be booked and managed directly by you. Bush 2 City Adventure can assist in recommending suitable international flight options that coordinate well with your safari itinerary; however, the final booking, payment, and management of these flights remain your responsibility.

  • When booking your international flights, please carefully check:
  • Arrival and departure dates and times against your safari itinerary
  • Passport, visa and transit requirements
  • Minimum connection and transit times
  • Airline check-in requirements
  • Checked and carry-on luggage allowances
  • Any airline schedule changes before departure

 

Bush 2 City Adventure is not responsible for international flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, schedule changes or other disruptions, even when we have assisted you in selecting a suitable flight, as these services are operated and controlled by third-party airlines.

 

Domestic & Regional Flights

Where your safari includes domestic or regional flights, Bush 2 City Adventure can arrange and book these flights on your behalf. Your confirmed flight itinerary and relevant travel information will be provided in advance.

You are responsible for complying with the operating airline’s checked baggage and carry-on luggage restrictions, including weight, size, and any restrictions applicable to soft-sided bags on smaller safari aircraft.

Airline schedules may change due to operational requirements, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control. Where a domestic or regional flight is cancelled or significantly changed before travel, we will assist in arranging a suitable available alternative. However, once you have checked in or travel has commenced, delays, interruptions and cancellations remain subject to the airline’s conditions, and Bush 2 City Adventure cannot be held liable for disruptions caused by these third-party services.

 

Important Travel Responsibility

Please ensure that your international flight schedule allows sufficient time for immigration, baggage collection, customs, transfers and connections with your safari arrangements.

You are responsible for ensuring that independently booked flights do not interfere with your confirmed safari itinerary. If a flight delay, cancellation, missed connection or unsuitable flight schedule results in additional accommodation, transfers, meals, rebooking, changes to the safari or other expenses, these additional costs will be the traveller’s responsibility.

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that provides appropriate protection for flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, baggage and other travel disruptions.

Health Considerations

Travellers should be in reasonably good health to participate comfortably in a Uganda safari. If you have an existing medical condition, limited mobility, allergies, or any condition that could affect your participation in safari activities, particularly gorilla or chimpanzee trekking, we recommend consulting your doctor before travelling and informing Bush 2 City Adventure in advance of any assistance you may require.

 

Medical facilities can be limited in remote safari areas. Please bring an adequate supply of your regular prescription medication in its original packaging and keep essential medication in your carry-on luggage.

 

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and medical insurance, including appropriate emergency treatment and medical evacuation/repatriation coverage.

 

Vaccinations & Malaria

A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is an important entry requirement for Uganda. Current guidance states that Uganda requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for arriving travellers aged one year and above.

 

Malaria is present throughout Uganda. Travellers should consult their doctor or travel-health specialist about suitable malaria prevention medication and take precautions against mosquito bites, including using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and trousers, particularly during evenings and early mornings.

 

Other vaccinations may be recommended depending on your age, health, vaccination history and travel plans. These can include routine vaccinations as well as Hepatitis A, Typhoid and other destination-specific vaccinations. We recommend consulting a qualified travel-health professional at least 4–6 weeks before departure whenever possible.

CDC – Uganda Traveller Health Information

 

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Fitness

Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking can be physically demanding. Depending on the location of the primates, trekking may involve several hours of walking through steep, uneven, muddy or densely forested terrain, sometimes at altitude.

 

Travellers participating in trekking should have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Walking sticks and porter services may be available and can make the trek considerably more comfortable.

 

For the protection of the primates, travellers who are experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness may not be permitted to participate in a primate trek. Please follow the instructions provided by park authorities, rangers and your guide.

 

Mobility

Uganda safaris can involve long drives, uneven roads, climbing into and out of safari vehicles, boat activities and walking on uneven terrain. Some lodges and remote safari locations may have limited accessibility for travellers with significant mobility difficulties.

 

If you require a wheelchair, walking assistance, supplemental oxygen or other special assistance, please inform us before confirming your safari so that we can advise whether the planned itinerary and accommodations are suitable.

 

Special Dietary & Medical Requirements

Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, food allergies or important medical considerations. We will communicate dietary requests to the lodges, camps and other service providers; however, options can be more limited in remote safari locations and specific requests cannot always be guaranteed.

 

Traveller Responsibility

Health, vaccination, and entry requirements can change and may vary according to your nationality, age, medical history, and the countries you visit or transit through. It is the traveller’s responsibility to obtain appropriate professional medical advice, required vaccinations and valid health documentation before departure.

Bush 2 City Adventure cannot provide medical advice or accept responsibility for costs, denied entry, missed activities or other travel disruption resulting from a traveller’s failure to meet applicable health or vaccination requirements.

Recommended Safari Reading

Want to learn more about Uganda before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the country’s mountain gorillas, primates, wildlife, conservation, landscapes, history, and culture.

 

Our favorites include Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey, The Impenetrable Forest by Thor Hanson, The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes, and Uganda: The Bradt Travel Guide by Philip Briggs.

 

For travellers visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, reading about mountain gorillas and their conservation is especially rewarding and deepens your appreciation of the remarkable experience of encountering these primates in their natural forest habitat.

 

Optional reading, but a wonderful way to enrich your Uganda safari and gorilla trekking experience.

Weather in Uganda

Uganda enjoys a pleasant tropical climate year-round, with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. The drier seasons from June to August and December to February are particularly good for wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking.

 

The wetter seasons, from March to May and September to November, bring greener landscapes and excellent birdlife. Mountain areas such as Bwindi are cooler and can receive rain year-round, so a light rain jacket is always recommended.

What to Pack

Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Bring a light jacket or fleece for cooler mornings and evenings, plus a rain jacket, camera, binoculars, personal medication, and essential travel documents.

 

For gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, we recommend sturdy waterproof walking shoes, long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, gardening gloves and a small waterproof daypack. Forest trails can be wet, muddy and steep, so lightweight rain protection is essential.

 

Keep valuables, important medication and travel documents in your carry-on luggage. Avoid bringing single-use plastic bags, as Uganda restricts certain plastic bags to help protect the environment.

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