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Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Safari Style Primate Specialist Safari
Destinations Kibale Forest & Bwindi
Group Format Private VIP Safari
Safari Overview

5-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Adventure

Combine the two greatest primate trekking experiences in East Africa. Track active chimpanzee troops high in the dense jungle canopy of Kibale Forest National Park, then ascend into the mist-shrouded rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.

Featuring private 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, luxury lodge accommodation, and guaranteed official UWA primate permits.

Tour Highlights

Wild Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary guided boardwalk nature walk

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with senior Uganda guide & permits

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Entebbe / Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Primate Capital Drive

Meet your safari guide and depart Entebbe/Kampala. Drive westwards through tea plantations and traditional villages near Fort Portal. Arrive at Kibale Forest in late afternoon.

Time: 5.5-hr Scenic Drive Habitat: Tropical Rainforest & Crater Lakes Meals: Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge / Turaco Treetops
Day 2
Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Chimp Tracking

Morning briefing at Kanyanchu before tracking wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. Observe chimp vocalizations, grooming, and feeding. Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for rare colobus monkeys and birds.

Time: 3-hr Chimp Trek + 2-hr Swamp Walk Habitat: Dense Canopy & Papyrus Swamp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge / Turaco Treetops
Day 3
Kibale via Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi Forest
Ishasha Lions Transit

Drive south through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector before ascending into the misty mountains of Bwindi Forest.

Time: 6-hr Drive & En-Route Safari Habitat: Savannah to Highland Rainforest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs
Day 4
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla Encounter

The ultimate highlight! Trek into Bwindi rainforest with UWA rangers to encounter a mountain gorilla troop. Spend 1 hour face-to-face with silverbacks and infants in their natural habitat.

Time: 2 to 6 hours Trekking Habitat: Impenetrable Rainforest Canopy Meals: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs
Day 5
Equator Crossing & Return to Entebbe Airport
Return Journey

Breakfast before returning to Entebbe. Stop at the Kayabwe Equator line for photo ops and craft shopping. Arrive in Entebbe in late afternoon for your flight home.

Time: 8-hr Scenic Drive Habitat: Highlands to Lake Victoria Coast Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: Departure Transfer
What's Included
  • Official Bwindi Gorilla Permit ($800 value per person)
  • Official Kibale Chimpanzee Permit ($250 value per person)
  • Full board luxury lodge accommodation
  • Private custom 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle & fuel
  • Senior English-speaking driver/guide & park fees
What's Excluded
  • International flight tickets & Uganda visa ($50)
  • Tips for guide, rangers, trackers & lodge staff
  • Porter hire during gorilla trek ($20)
  • Personal items & premium drinks

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Call / WhatsApp: +255 682 801 818

info@liontracksafaritanzania.com

Book This Safari

Best Price Guarantee • 100% Tailor-Made

Call / WhatsApp: +255 682 801 818

info@liontracksafaritanzania.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about booking this primate adventure package.

The minimum age for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale is 12 years, and for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi it is 15 years.

Yes, both official UWA gorilla permits and Kibale chimpanzee permits are 100% included in the package price.

Travel between Kibale and Bwindi is by private 4x4 Land Cruiser via Queen Elizabeth National Park with scenic crater views.

Chimpanzees in Kibale move rapidly through forest canopy and terrain requiring active tracking, while gorillas in Bwindi feed quietly on ground vegetation in family troops.

Accommodations feature top-rated eco-lodges near Kibale (e.g. Kyaninga Lodge / Turaco Treetops) and Bwindi forest lodges with en-suite hot showers and full-board dining.
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