4-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari – Bwindi & Kibale

4-Day Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Tour Summary

This 4-day Uganda safari is designed for travelers seeking a focused and immersive primate experience. Combining Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kibale National Park, the itinerary balances efficient travel with meaningful time in each destination.

Expect close encounters with mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and rich rainforest biodiversity all supported by well-located lodges and professional guiding.

Safari Highlights

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest experience
  • Kibale National Park
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
  • Flights and countryside drive through Uganda
  • Batwa community visit

Safari Itinerary

Arrive in Entebbe and connect to a scheduled domestic flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip (depending on lodge location).

Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your lodge near Bwindi Forest. The journey offers scenic views of Uganda’s rolling hills and lush landscapes.

Optional:

  • Visit to Batwa community (time permitting)

Overnight: Buhoma Lodge (or similar)

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before beginning your gorilla trek.

Trekking duration varies depending on gorilla movements, ranging from a few hours to most of the day. Once located, you will spend one hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.

This is one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife experiences.

⚠️ Note: Trekking can be physically demanding; moderate fitness is recommended.

Overnight: Same lodge

Depart Bwindi after breakfast and drive toward Kibale, passing through tea plantations, villages, and forested landscapes.

Arrive in time for lunch, followed by a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for birdlife and primates.

Overnight: Chimpundu Safari Lodge (or similar)

After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking.

This experience offers close-up encounters with one of our closest relatives, often active and vocal in the forest canopy.

After lunch, transfer to the airstrip or continue by road to Entebbe depending on flight arrangements.

End of Safari

Cost Includes

  • Domestic flight (Entebbe → Bwindi)
  • All transfers and ground transport
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Professional guide services
  • All park and activity fees

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional cultural activities
From $5280
/ Adult
    • 4x4 Pop-Up Roof Safari Vehicles

    • Flying Doctors Emergency Coverage

    • Best Value for Money  Guaranteed

    • Soft Drinks on Safari Included

    • Special Occasions Customizable (Birthdays, Honeymoons, Anniversaries)

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