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Safari Overview
Travel Highlights
Safari Rates
Safari Features
Getting There
Safari Overview
Embark on this 7 Day Mountain Gorilla, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek safari offers the ultimate primates trekking safari experience in Uganda. From Kibale forest national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park, and Queen Elizabeth national park these destinations are where your seven days tour will take you to for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and view of the wildlife. Embark on this journey to ensure that you don’t miss out on this fascinating safari.
Parks in this Trip
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kibale National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel Highlights
DAY 1: Kampala to Bwindi Forest National Park
DAY 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience
DAY 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
DAY 4: Game Drives and Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park
DAY 5: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking Moments
Day 7: Departure back to Kampala
Safari Rates
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
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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, 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
Trek the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and hike to the Lost Chimps. Our trending 7 Day mountain gorilla, wildlife and chimpanzee trek safari in Uganda takes you to Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Park
Price includes/excludes
- Park fees (For non-residents).
- Gorilla and Chimp 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 Bwindi Forest National Park
On this first day of your safari, you will have breakfast and get ready to embark on the journey of the greatly endowed Bwindi which still protects half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Along the way you will make a stop at the equator take pictures s you stretch up . Then back on the road, you will make another stop in Mbarara town where you will have your lunch meal and head-on as you see the beautifully laid landscape along the way. You will then head far southwest to Bwindi you will reach in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
Broad bill camp(budget)
Gorilla Mist Camp / Ichumbi Gorilla lodge(mid-range)
Chameleon Hill Lodge (luxury)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
→ Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience
Take your morning breakfast meal and ensure to leave the hotel with your packed lunch, we will provide you with drinking water .head to the information center for a mini briefing before you penetrate into the forest to search for the majestic apes. After the briefing, you will be led to the forest by the ranger guide to experience your gorilla track, utilize the one hour given to you when you find the animals by taking pictures and observing how these animals carry themselves around while in the forest.
After the activity, you will head back to the hotel to freshen up then have dinner and overnight.
→ Day 3: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have early morning breakfast and lunch along the way ,then drive to Queen Elizabeth national park which is also known as the Medly of wanders ,you will see a lot of game while in this park inclusive of which you won’t miss the tree climbing lions in Ishsha sector, the lakes, other wildlife and birdlife, plus the plant cover. Drive on to the northern park where you will have dinner and overnight sleep.
Accommodation Options:
Bush Lodge(budget)
Marafiki Safari Lodge(mid-range)
Mweya Safari Lodge(luxury)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
→ Day 4: : Game Drives and Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take a cup of coffee to warm up then head to the kasenyi tracks for a game drive as you search for the views of animals like the lions, cape buffalos, elephants, warthogs, waterbucks, spotted hyenas, mongoose, kobs and, if you are lucky, the leopard is often spotted, you will view a variety of bird species too, then head back to have the real morning meal as you relax and wait on your next activity. Before leaving for the afternoon boat cruise you will have your lunch and then head to the kazinga channel to enjoy the fascinating boat cruise that is awesomely rewarding since the animals here can be watched at close range.
Back to lodge dinner and overnight.
→ Day 5: : Transfer to Kibale National Park
Having had breakfast transfer to Kibale forest national park, have your lunch meal in fort portal town and the head for a cultural tour to Toro kingdom before you head to the park, after t you can then proceed to see the crater lakes and the finally get at the park for dinner and overnight at the Kyaninga Lodge or Ndali lodge as you wait to trek the following morning
Accommodation Options:
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House(budget)
Kibale Forest Camp (mid-range)
Primates Lodge(luxury)