6 Days Gorilla, Chimps and Wildlife safari
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Overview
The 6 Days Gorilla, Chimps and Wildlife Safari Uganda is a perfectly balanced itinerary combining Uganda’s three most sought-after experiences: chimpanzee trekking, classic savannah wildlife viewing, and mountain gorilla trekking. This journey takes you into the tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park, across the wildlife-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and deep into the misty highlands of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Designed for travelers who want diversity in a compact timeframe, this safari offers close encounters with chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, exciting game drives in search of elephants and lions, and a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. With comfortable lodge accommodation, private transport, and professional guiding, the experience is immersive, well-paced, and rewarding.
Detailed Tour Plan
Your safari begins with early morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala. Travel west toward Kibale National Park, passing tea plantations, crater lakes, and rural villages.
Arrive in the afternoon and check into your forest lodge. Enjoy the tranquil rainforest setting as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, report to the park headquarters for briefing before entering the forest in search of chimpanzees. Trekking can last between two and five hours depending on their movement. Once located, spend one hour observing their behavior in the wild.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk known for birdlife and smaller primates. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the Kasenyi Plains where elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, and lions are commonly sighted.
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge / Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin with an early morning game drive to maximize predator sightings. Return for breakfast before heading out for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to large hippo pods and Nile crocodiles.
After lunch, proceed through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge near the park sector where your gorilla trek is scheduled.
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, attend a ranger briefing before entering the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family.
The trek can take between two and eight hours depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
Return to the lodge in the afternoon for relaxation. Optional community visit available.
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, begin the scenic return drive to Entebbe or Kampala. Stop at the Equator crossing for photos and lunch en route.
Arrive in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your 6 Days Gorilla, Chimps and Wildlife Safari Uganda.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included/Exclude
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide throughout the safari
- Return road transfers from Entebbe or Kampala
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale National Park
- Park entry fees for all visited national parks
- Ranger-guided gorilla and chimpanzee trekking experiences
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Accommodation for 5 nights in safari lodges or tented camps
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Bottled drinking water during transfers and activities
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Government taxes and park conservation fees
- International flights
- travel insurance
- tips
- alcoholic drinks
- optional activities not mentioned.
