6 Days Uganda Double Gorilla Safari

An additional primate experience can also be  incorporated. Those intending to see chimpanzees, this itinerary also includes a visit to Kibale forest national park. Kibale alone is famous for harbouring 13 primate species including chimpanzees, red tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys of which 8 of the primates are found in the adjacent Bigodi wetland located on the edge of the forest. Spending two nights in Kibale region offers you more time to track chimps and also undertake a nature and community walk in Bigodi wetland.

Trekking gorillas or chimps can be challenging due to the nature of terrain. As such, a post-trek relaxation night on an island of Lake Bunyonyi can help you to unwind.  Lake Bunyonyi offers 19 spectacular islands and calm waters with no crocodiles or hippos and waterbone diseases. Gentle activities can be arranged such as canoeing, boat ride, and island walks and swimming.

The Ideal starting point for this 6 days Uganda double gorilla safari is Kampala city or Entebbe international aisport gateway. You will visit Kibale first and afterwards head to Bwindi and finish with a relaxation overnight at Lake Bunyonyi before returning to Entebbe.

A guided community and conservation experience brings your safari to a reality as you learn about local livelihoods, farming, and the initiatives that show you how community development is paramount to survival of wildlife.

6 Days Uganda Double Gorilla Safari highlights

• Track habituated chimpanzees in Kibale National Park
• Explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary in search of monkeys and birds
• Choose standard chimpanzee trekking or an extended Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• Experience two mountain gorilla treks on consecutive days in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Discover community life and learn about conservation and development initiatives
• Relax at Lake Bunyonyi after your second gorilla trekking experience
• Stop for photo shoots at the Uganda Equator on your return to Entebbe

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe and Transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking or Habituation Experience and Bigodi Wetland Walk

Day 3: Kibale – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 4: First Gorilla Trek and Community Conservation Experience

Day 5: Second Gorilla Trek – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi Return to Entebbe

Detailed day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Kampala to Kibale National Park

You will be picked from your hotel in Entebbe at 7am meet your Firante Gorilla Trek’s driver guide and depart for Kibale Forest National park, traveling west via Mubende and Fort Portal Tourism City. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon relax and prepare for the chimpanzee experience ahead.

Kibale Forest lies in western Uganda at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains in the Albertine rift valley. This area is associated with past volcanic activity and there several volcanic features including crater filled lakes of which some can be visited. The rich volcanic soils support tea and coffee growing which is a major economic activity in Tooro kingdom with warm and hospitable people.

The protected area is famous for harbouring the highest number of 13 primates in Africa including Chimpanzees, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Red Tailed monkey and Red Colobus monkeys. It is the right place for those intending to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Selected lodge or hotel, confirmed in your quotation.

Meals: Confirmed in your personalised quotation.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking or Habituation Experience and Bigodi swamp walk

After breakfast, you will gather at Kanyanchu park headquarters for briefing on the trekking procedures.

Thereafter, you will be accompanied by UWA rangers into the forest in search of the primates. Being highly active and social, chimps tend to feed in groups, with moving on ground and others up in the tree canopies. Chimp tracking offers 1 hour to spend observing these animals once they are located.

Choose the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience as a longer alternative, subject to permit availability and the applicable viewing rules. If selected, Bigodi may need to be omitted or rescheduled; your quotation will confirm the activity plan.

Nature walk in Bigodi wetland is worth doing in the afternoon after chimp trek and a short break at the lodge. At least 8 of the 13 primates have been recorded in this wetland. With open vegetation, you may spot them very well than you would in the dense Kibale forest. Birding can also be excellent in the swamp with over 200 species including Great blue turaco.

The walk also includes exploring the role of the community in protecting the wetland. People obtain raw materials like reeds which they use to make handicrafts such as mats, baskets, and the weaving industry is flourishing in Bigodi trading center. You can support them by giving a donation or purchasing souvenirs to take with you back to the lodge.

Accommodation: Selected lodge or hotel, confirmed in your quotation.

Meals: Confirmed in your personalised quotation.

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National park

After an early breakfast, you will set off from Kibale via the Kasese-Mbarara highway to the designated gorilla sector of Bwindi. Arriving at the lodge after a road transfer whose duration depends on the final trekking sector requires proper relaxation in preparation for the next morning trek.

Day 4: 1st Gorilla Tracking and community conservation walk

Accommodation: Selected lodge or hotel, confirmed in your quotation.

Meals: Confirmed in your personalised quotation.

Day 5: 2nd Gorilla Tracking

Day 6: Return to Entebbe

Savour your breakfast by the lakeside and then set off from Lake Bunyonyi on your return journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, enjoy a stopover at the Equator crossing, where you will be able to stand simulteneously on both the Northern and Southern hemispheres for an unforgettable photo shoot and witness a fun water drainage demonstration. After that, continue to Kampala and transfer to the airport or agreed drop off point. Your 6 days Uganda double gorilla safari comes to an end, leaving you with memories of a lifetime.

Essential Safari Planning Notes

Please note that this 6 days Uganda double gorilla safari requires two separate gorilla trekking permits per person. If you choose to upgrade your chimpanzee experience to a Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX), the afternoon walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary may need to be rescheduled or omitted to accommodate the extended tracking time in the forest.

Quotation and booking details

Request a personalised quotation based on your dates, group size and accommodation preference. Your written quotation will confirm the lodges, meal plan, trekking permits, transport, included activities, optional extras and exclusions before booking. No fixed package price is currently advertised.

Trekking duration, wildlife sightings and travel times vary. Final arrangements depend on Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla or chimpanzee permit availability, lodge location and local conditions. Where a long transfer or trek falls on your departure day, an additional overnight stay before flying is recommended.

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Planning advice: Gorilla trekking · Chimpanzee experiences · Safari destinations

Prepare for your journey before you arrive to truly connect with the wild. On our 6-Day Uganda Double Gorilla Safari, practicing responsible tourism is at the heart of everything we do. By learning our essential primate conservation guidelines, you will understand the critical dos and don’ts of visiting mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Coming prepared ensures we protect these endangered primates, respect local communities, and create a positive, lasting impact.