5 Days Uganda Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari

Two standard primate treks, with an arrival night

This five-day safari combines standard chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and one standard mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi. It begins with an Entebbe arrival night and ends with a transfer to Kigali after the gorilla trek. Habituation experiences and golden monkey trekking are not part of this itinerary.

Normal trekking allows up to one hour with the located primates; habituation allows up to four hours of viewing under Uganda Wildlife Authority guidelines. Forest walking and searching take additional time. The ranger team controls the activity, and permits and sightings remain subject to park arrangements.

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe. Day 2: Transfer to Kibale. Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking. Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi. Day 5: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Kigali.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Rest after your flight; no primate activity is scheduled today.

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale

Travel to the Kibale region and check into your lodge. An optional Bigodi wetland walk can be requested if the transfer and arrival time allow; it is confirmed separately in your quotation.

Day 3: Standard chimpanzee trekking

Attend the park briefing and follow your guide into Kibale Forest to locate a habituated chimpanzee community. Standard viewing is limited to one hour once the chimpanzees are located. Return to your lodge after the trek; the afternoon is left flexible.

Day 4: Transfer from Kibale to Bwindi

Travel to the Bwindi sector confirmed by your gorilla permit and check into your lodge. This is a road-transfer day. Prepare your trekking equipment and packed lunch arrangements for the next morning.

Day 5: Gorilla trekking and transfer to Kigali

Trek with the park ranger team and spend up to one hour with the located gorilla family. After returning from the forest, travel to Kigali via the agreed border crossing. Trek duration and border processing can delay arrival, so an additional Kigali overnight is recommended before an onward flight. Confirm the departure plan and required cross-border documents before booking.

Trekking or habituation: which should you choose?

This is the standard trekking option, with one hour of viewing for each primate experience and an arrival night. The five-day chimpanzee and gorilla habituation safari focuses on longer viewing sessions, starts with a road transfer on Day 1 and returns to Entebbe. Both focus on chimpanzees and gorillas; neither includes golden monkeys.

Existing mid-range rates per person

The published starting price corresponds to the six-person column. Rates are subject to reconfirmation for your dates, room arrangements, permits and departure plan. An additional Kigali overnight is quoted separately.

Accommodation, meals and quotation

Your written quotation will confirm the lodges, room arrangements, meal plan, permits, transport, scheduled activities and any optional extras. The final rate depends on your travel dates, group size and accommodation choice. Additional nights before or after the itinerary can be quoted separately.

What is included

Private road transport with a driver-guide, the scheduled overnight stays, meals and drinking water as confirmed in your quotation, and the permits and activities specified for this itinerary. International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, personal purchases and optional activities are excluded unless expressly stated otherwise.

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