5 DAYS Lions Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

5 Days
Bwindi Gorilla
Queen-Elizabeth-National-Park-Lion
Bwindi Gorilla
Buffalo spotted on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Gorilla in the thickets of Bwindi
A mother Chimpanzee breastfeeding s young Chimpanzee
Warthog groomed by mongoose
A baby Gorilla in the forest Vegetation
Elephant in the foreground and Tourists in the background
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Costing

Make an Inquiry or Booking and we will apply the following Discounts for more than 1 Person bookings. Please note the prices are on a Per Person Basis

No of PaxCost
1$2,736
2$2,118
3$1,912
4$1,809
5$1,747
6$1,706
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Please note that the following accommodations were considered when pricing the packages:

LodgeBudgetMid RangeLuxury
Kibale National ParkKibale Forest campIsunga safari lodgeRweteera safari parkLake Nukuruba cottages Kibale Forest campTuraco Tree topsChimpundu lodgeCrater safari lodgeKyaninga safari lodge
Queen Elizabeth NPBush LodgePumba safari cottagesBuffalo safari lodgeBush LodgeEnganzi lodgeMarafiki LodgeKyambura gorge LodgeJacana Safari LodgeMweya Safari LodgeKatara LodgeKyambura gorge Lodge
BwindiRushaga Gorilla LodgeGorilla Valley LodgeAsk for Quote

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Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

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Overview

Explore both the world’s great apes and big game in the wild only on our special 5 days Queen, Bwindi and Kibale tour from Entebbe. This 5-day Uganda safari tour includes exciting experiences such as game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s 2nd largest park, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park (the primate capital of the world), and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This special tour begins and ends in Entebbe city in Central Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is a Uganda National Park located in the Western part of the country. It is a 1978sq.km extensive park, established in 1952 and offers refuge to a diversity of savanna wildlife, especially buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, topis, Kobs, hippos, crocodiles, and over 520 bird species.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a Uganda safari park lies in the Southwestern side of the country, established in 1991 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. This is a 331sq.km park, largely dominated by a dense tropical forest where more than 459 of the world’s 1063 mountain gorillas live making it Africa’s top mountain gorilla trekking destination. In total, over 120 mammal species reside in Bwindi, 350 bird species plus other animal and floral species.

Kibale National Park is Uganda’s primate destination, located in the western part and this sits on a land area of 795sq.km. It is dominated by a tropical forest where more than 13 primate species are confined, sharing the same habitat with 375 bird species, several butterflies, floral species, reptiles, amphibians, and more. This is where chimpanzee tracking will be done on your 5 days Queen, Bwindi and Kibale tour from Entebbe.

Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1: Kibale National Park (5 to 6 hours’ drive)
  • Day 2: Kibale Forest chimp trekking & Queen Elizabeth Park (evening boat cruise)
  • Day 3: Game drive & Bwindi
  • Day 4: Bwindi Forest Mountain gorillas & Batwa pygmies’ cultural visit
  • Day 5: Bwindi-Entebbe city

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Kibale National Park (5 to 6 hour's drive)

Have a delicious breakfast back in your hotel in Entebbe city, after, meet your Uganda safari guide/driver guide for an early morning briefing about the 5 days Queen, Bwindi and Kibale tour from Entebbe. Leave Entebbe for Kibale National Park in Western Uganda, your first destination as per this Uganda tour package and this will take 5-6 hours’ drive. Set off from Entebbe via the Mityana-Mubende-Fort Portal city route and in Fort Portal, settle for lunch then proceed to check in at the lodge.

A mother Chimpanzee holding a young Chimpanzee in the Jungle

Early arrivals will include visit to Bigodi Wetlands late in the afternoon for a guided nature walk. Bigodi swamp is a rich primate site located near Kibale Forest and a variety of primates and birds will be spotted. After, return to the lodge for a leisurely dinner and an overnight stay.

 

Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 :
Kibale Forest chimp trekking & Queen Elizabeth Park (evening boat cruise)

Early in the morning, have breakfast, and later, transfer to Kanyanchu for briefing about chimpanzee tracking rules and to be assigned a park guide. Leave Kanyanchu at 8:00 am for the actual trek through Kibale Forest to see chimpanzees and this adventure will last for 2-4 hours. A special one hour will be enjoyed exploring chimpanzee behaviors and taking pictures.

On the chimpanzee trek, you will be viewing other primates including the red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, pottos, bush babies, and many forest birds. Return to the lodge, have lunch and later drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will have an evening boat cruise tour on the Kazinga channel for 2 hours. The Kazinga channel boat trip lets you see hippos, crocodiles, aquatic birds, and several buffaloes, elephants, or you will relax at the lodge.

Tree Climbing Lions in Queen Elizabeth

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 :
Game drive & Bwindi

After a leisurely breakfast, leave the lodge for the Kasenyi game drive for 2-3 hours and you will be viewing elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, birds, warthogs and on a lucky day the leopards. Get back, check out of the lodge and drive to Ishasha where you will have a short game drive to enjoy the view of the tree climbing lions, then settle for a bush lunch. After lunch, start your journey to Bwindi National Park to check in at the lodge in the Buhoma sector.

Warthog groomed by mongoose

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 :
Bwindi Forest Mountain gorillas & Batwa pygmies’ cultural visit

After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Park offices for a briefing about the guidelines for mountain gorilla trekking. Meet the park official and the gorilla families will also be allocated to each group of 8 guests. An actual visit to see gorillas begins at 8:00 am, taking 2-6 hours, and it includes one hour of a magical encounter & photography.

Return from tracking gorillas to enjoy a leisurely lunch and later in the evening, visit the Batwa pygmies local community. You will be led by the Batwa pygmies guide with vast experience about the Batwa cultures, traditions, lifestyles, and more.

Bwindi Gorilla

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 :
Bwindi-Entebbe city

Drive back to Entebbe city after a heavy breakfast and en route, a stopover will be made at the Equator for photo taking and relaxation. Continue to Entebbe city and you will be dropped at the hotel. This marks the end of 5 days Queen, Bwindi, and Kibale tour from Entebbe.

End of tour

Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions and Exclusions

Tour inclusions

  • ď‚·All Uganda safari park entry fees
  • ď‚·Chimpanzee permits
  • ď‚·Gorilla permits
  • ď‚·Service of an English-speaking driver/guide
  • ď‚·Bottled mineral water
  • ď‚·Accommodation & meals on 5 days tour in Uganda

Tour exclusions

  • 1.Tips
  • 2.Visa fees
  • 3.Airfares
  • 4.All fees for optional activities
  • 5.Passports

Frequently Asked Questions

For how long do we trek to come in contact with the Gorillas ?

Usually 2-8 hrs depending on where they spent the night

What do i need to Track Gorillas ?

You need a Gorilla Permit and to get to the destination.

Are there limitations to Track Gorillas ?

Yes we have limitations like;
if you have flue, Cough, Covid or any airborne disease as they are transferable from humans to the Gorillas

What do i need to carry if am going Gorilla tracking ?

– a hat to shelter you from direct sun raise
– walking stick ( optional but always provided by the hotel)
– camera ( flash should be off)
– water proof clothing as it an impenetrable Forest
– packed meal and water

Can Gorillas Attack while viewing them ?

These are habituated Gorillas who are used to be viewed, but should be atleast a meter away from the gorillas and should not look direct in their eyes, but still we have all protection in place if any of such happens as we have armed guides.

what level of fitness is needed for Gorilla Trekking ?

Should be Mobile with some level activity

Is Gorilla Trekking better in Uganda or Rwanda ?

Its the same Experience, though Rwanda is low land and Uganda is Highland, also the rates differ Uganda at $700 and Rwanda $1500.

Is Gorilla Trekking Good for Gorillas ?

Yes, it is good, that’s why they are researched and studied and Habituated with a very good conservation Team.

why is Gorilla trekking so expensive ?

Gorillas are just a few remaining and a lot of funding is needed to conserve them

Where does Gorilla trekking take place ?

Uganda – Bwindi Impenetrable national Park, Mgahinga
Rwanda- Volcanoes national park
Congo – Virunga national park

What is the maximum age of Gorilla Trekking ?

As long as your Moderately active

What do i need to Track chimpanzees ?

You need a chimpanzee Permit and getting to destination

Are there limitations to Track chimpanzees ?

Yes we have limitations like;
if you have flue, Cough, Covid or any airborne disease as they are transferable from humans to the chimpanzee

What do i need to carry for chimapanzee trekking ?

– a hat to shelter you from direct sun raise
– walking stick ( optional but always provided by the hotel)
– camera ( flash should be off)
– water proof clothing as it an impenetrable Forest
– water

Are Chimpanzees dangerous to Trek ?

No these are habituated Chimpanzees

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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5 DAYS Lions Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
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  • Gorilla ( usd 800) and Chimpanzee ( usd 250) Permits
  • Entebbe
  • June- September, December -March
  • Entebbe
  • Permits are non-refundable
  • Guided
  • Available
  • Upon Request
  • English, Deutsch , French
  • 2607m
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  • Entebbe Airport
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  • Tour is available all year round dependent on permit availability
  • 4x4 wheel drive vehicle
  • 2-10hrs
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