5-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Tour Uganda

This five-day Uganda safari connects two of the country’s most celebrated primate destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale Forest National Park. The journey begins with an overland route from Entebbe towards Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, crossing the Equator and passing through Uganda’s changing landscapes. Along the way, the itinerary includes a stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre, with crater lakes and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains forming part of the scenic drive south. The defining experience is gorilla trekking in Bwindi, where you spend a full hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family. Bwindi is home to roughly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, making this encounter a memorable highlight of the Uganda itinerary. The trip then continues to Kibale Forest, known as the primate capital of the world, for chimpanzee tracking in one of Uganda’s leading primate habitats. A guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary adds another perspective to the safari. The sanctuary is explored for birds and primates and includes a community visit, complementing the forest trekking experiences. The current route also allows time for the Batwa community, alongside the cultural stop at Igongo Cultural Centre. Accommodation is provided as listed, with meals indicated in the itinerary. The package includes park entrance fees, a professional safari guide, drinking water in the vehicle, airport transfers, a gorilla trekking permit, and a chimpanzee trekking permit. Priced at 2547 USD per person, this Uganda tour combines two permit-based primate encounters, wetland exploration, cultural interest, and a cross-country route between Entebbe, Bwindi, and Kibale.