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6-Day Uganda Primate Trekking Safari

Journey Overview

Uganda is the primate capital of the world, and this 6-day safari takes you to two of its best parks. Start in Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking and a nature walk through the lush forest. Then travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the iconic mountain gorilla trekking experience. Along the way enjoy scenic drives through tea plantations and the beautiful Rift Valley escarpment.

Destinations

Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Group Size

Small Group (Max 6)

Best Season

June–September & December–February

Difficulty

Moderate

Style

primate trekking, gorilla, chimpanzee, nature, adventure

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Visual Diary

Gallery

Chimpanzee in Kibale forest Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Batwa community cultural performance
Itinerary

Your Journey Day by Day

1

Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer to your hotel near Kibale National Park.

Airport pickup, scenic drive
Papyrus Guest House / Kibale Forest Camp
Dinner
Private vehicle
2

Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park. Afternoon nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

Chimpanzee tracking, wetland walk
Kibale Forest Camp / Primates Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari vehicle
3

Kibale to Bwindi

Scenic drive from Kibale to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through tea plantations and the Rift Valley escarpment.

Scenic drive, stop at tea plantations
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
4

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

The main event — trekking to see mountain gorillas. One hour with a habituated family in Bwindi's ancient rainforest.

Gorilla trekking
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari vehicle (to trailhead)
5

Bwindi Nature Walk & Community

Morning nature walk in Bwindi. Afternoon visit to a local Batwa pygmy community for cultural performances and storytelling.

Nature walk, Batwa cultural experience
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Safari vehicle
6

Return to Entebbe – Departure

Drive back to Entebbe. Stop for lunch and souvenir shopping en route. Evening departure flight.

Return transfer, souvenir shopping
None
Breakfast, Lunch
Private vehicle

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