6 Days Uganda Safari, Gorillas, Wildlife & Chimps
Safari Overview
Travel Highlights
Safari Rates
Safari Features
Getting There
Safari Overview
The 6 days Uganda safari with chimpanzee and gorilla trekking will take you to different tourist destinations in the Western and Southwestern part of Uganda like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking;
it sits on an area of 331sqkm and home to mountain gorillas and a number of other wildlife species such as over 220 butterfly species, 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, trees, plants, ferns among others.
Parks In Trip
Travel Highlights
Day 1: Kampala-Kibale National Park
Day 2: Kibale forest- Chimpanzee trekking
Day 3: Game drive & Launch cruise at Queen Elizabeth N.P
Day 4: Transfer Bwindi Forest
Day 5: Bwindi forest-Gorilla trekking and a visit to Batwa Community
Day 6: Depature
Safari Rates
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 | s/p* | Get a Quote |
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | s/p* | Get a Quote |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | s/p* | Get a Quote |
*s/p= Special Order. This tour is for solo travelers with special order.
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. Children under 16 receive a discount.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle, boat & hiking/walking
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Safari Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will 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.
Getting There
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Entebbe / Pickup Location
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB – Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Track the Mighty Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park And Explore Ruggedly Beautiful Chimpanzees. On your 6 Days gorilla safari in Uganda, you will trek through the Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park looking for the rare and endangered mountain gorillas.
Price includes/excludes
- Park fees (For non-residents).
- Two Gorilla Permits and Chip Permits
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade).
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional).
- Cultural Trips
- Drinking Water
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day).
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Extra meals, snacks, gratuities, souvenirs, service tips
- The government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
Detailed Itinerary
→ Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National park
Enjoy an early breakfast after which you will be met by your guide who will transfer you from Kampala to Kibale Forest via Fortportal and having great views; you will have lunch en-route. When you arrive at the park, continue and go for a visit to the beautiful crater lakes area, you will also get a chance to see the terraced tea estates.
Have diner and an Overnight stay.
Accommodation Options; Primates lodge/Ndali Lodge(Luxury), Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Mid-range), Kibale Forest camp(Budget),
→ Day 2: Kibale forest- Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast on an early morning, set out with the driver guide as he will transfer you to the park head offices for briefing. After briefing, at around 8:00am start chimpanzee trekking through this rain-forest as you will be guided by the park rangers.
It is always a thrilling and an unforgettable experience meeting chimpanzees face to face and watching them engage in their daily activities like playing, jumping feeding etc. Also other animals can be spotted such as the grey cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and also different birds.
Later, go back to the lodge and have lunch and check out as you embark on your 3 hours journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park; home to a diverse number of wildlife.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge(Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents(Budget)
→ Day 3: Game drive & Launch cruise
Be early to raise, have a cup of coffee and set out for a game drive where you will see some early risers along the Kasenyi track such as Elephants, antelopes, solitary buffaloes, lions, warthogs, as well as birds.
After the drive which takes 2 to 3 hours head to the lodge and have breakfast and lunch after some time go for the launch cruise on Kazinga channel.
The boat cruise is one of the amazing activities to enjoy in the park; you will enjoy watching elephants, buffaloes along the banks, crocodiles, hippos, waterbucks, birds among others.
Return to the lodge, freshen up, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options; Mweya safari lodge/Katara lodge/Mazike Valley Lodge(Up market), Bush lodge/Ihamba Safari Lodge/Twin Lakes Lodge (Mid-range), Mweya Hostels/Bush lodge in Tents(Budget)
→ Day 4: Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Forest
After breakfast, and begin your journey to Bwindi going through the Ishasha sector with a glance at the climbing lions and many other wildlife species.
Along the way you will enjoy nice landscape views. Have lunch en-route; arrive at the Park/lodge in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and an Overnight.
Accommodation options; Buhoma Lodge/Silverback Lodge/Mahogany springs(Up Market), Gorilla Mist Camp/Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge(Moderate), Buhoma Community Camp (Budget)
→ Day 5: Bwindi forest-Gorilla trekking and a visit to Batwa Community






