4 Days Uganda Safari, Gorilla and Chimpanzee

From AUD $2,907 per person 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking

4 days safari in Uganda to see the primates, gorillas, chimps and monkey variants.

Safari Overview

The 4 days Uganda Safari with Insight safari holidays will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is home to the rare gentle giants (Gorillas) and to Kibale Forest National Park a home to the Chimpanzees and other 10 primates.

By the end of the 4 days Uganda safari you would have gotten yourself a great and adventurous experience after Chimpanzee and Gorilla tracking in these two primate National Parks.

Activities include;

  • Gorilla trekking
  • Chimpanzee trekking

Why this safari works

This short trip packs Uganda's two main primate treks into four days: mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. It suits travellers with limited time who want both treks in one trip. The drive from Kampala through Mbarara to Bwindi, and on through Kabale to Kibale, shows a good spread of south-western Uganda, and the last day ends back in Kampala or at Entebbe for a same-day flight.

Highlights

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Optional evening walk with the Batwa community
  • Other primates in Kibale, including black and white colobus and grey-cheeked mangabeys
  • Scenic drive through Mbarara and Kabale

Your route

  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda · 2 nights
  2. Kibale National Park Uganda · 1 night
  3. Kampala Uganda · Departure

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1
    Misty forested hills with tea in foreground, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

    Kampala- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

    Depart from Kampala after your early morning breakfast as you head to Bwindi found in South Western Uganda a home to the rare mountain Gorillas. Along the way you will have spectacular views from the landscape which starts from the flat lands to the rolling steep hills, it’s really a scenic tour.

    Have lunch en-route in Mbarara and later proceed to Bwindi arriving in the late afternoon. Check in at your preferred lodge, whatever lodge you choose will give you the feel and view of the park together with the amazing sounds of water flowing and birds in the thick forest. Enjoy your dinner and overnight.

    • Drive to Bwindi
    • Lodge near Bwindi
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  2. Day2
    Gorilla face peeking through leaves, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

    Gorilla trekking- Bwindi Forest

    On this day, be early to rise and have your breakfast early enough and pack your lunch, after which you will be taken to the park headquarters by your driver guide. You will have a briefing from the Park rangers at 8:00am concerning the rules in the park, what to do and not to do when you meet up with the gorillas. Tracking Gorillas takes between 2 and 8 hours.

    Thereafter, you will start off with tracking ensure you carried enough drinking water, strong shoes, a jacket and a walking stick. When you meet up with the gorillas it’s your dream come true as it will be a great time watching the playful juveniles, the silverbacks and also other gentle giants feed the young ones.

    Take as many photos as you want with your camera flash off. Later head back to your lodge and rest. In the evening you could choose to still stay and relax at the lodge or take an evening walk through the Batwa community, this will give you chance to interact with these people, learn how they live and also watch them perform their traditional dances and songs. Return back to the lodge, have dinner and Overnight.

    • Gorilla trekking
    • Lodge near Bwindi
    • Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner
  3. Day3
    Dense tropical rainforest interior with tall trees, Kibale Forest, Uganda

    Kibale Forest National Park

    Start your day with a tasty breakfast and check-out from the lodge and start off your tour to Kibale National Park. A lot will be enjoyed on this thrilling tour including the scenery in Kabale.

    You will have a stop to take photo if there is need as you continue to Kibale arriving late evening. Proceed and check in at the lodge, have dinner before you sleep you could opt for an evening forest walk where you will be able to see some bush babies (this is based on the accommodation facility you are using).

    Thereafter return to the lodge and rest since you will be having a long interesting day tomorrow.

    • Drive to Kibale
    • Lodge in Kibale
    • Breakfast, dinner
  4. Day4
    Chimpanzee eating figs on branch, Kibale Forest, Uganda

    Chimpanzee tracking- Kibale Forest

    After your early morning breakfast, proceed to the park for Chimpanzee tracking, it is an amazing experience. You will also have an opportunity to see beautiful birds and other primates such as the White and Black colobus monkeys, Baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Grey cheeked mangabeys among others. On meeting the chimpanzees, it will be amazing as you will watch them jump on different branches, watch them feed and play, you will also see nests in which they rest/sleep.

    Take enough photos but with your camera flash off. Later return back for lunch at the lodge, check out and get back on the road to Kampala to your hotel or Entebbe that is if your flight is on that very day.

    END OF SAFARI

    • Chimpanzee tracking
    • Breakfast, lunch

Safari Cost

Accommodation typeQuote per person, 2 paxQuote per person, 4 pax
Basic accommodationAUD $3,434AUD $2,907
Superior accommodationAUD $3,889AUD $3,439
Deluxe accommodationAUD $4,996AUD $4,512

Prices are per person in Australian dollars. Ask us for a quote for your dates and group size.

PRICE INCLUDES

  • Gorilla Permits
  • Chimpanzee Permits
  • Rhino Tracking
  • Bottled Water
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Boat Rides
  • Cultural Tours
  • All Activities Mentioned

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International flight fare
  • Entry Visas
  • Laundry services
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Kampala accommodation fees(the night after and the eve of the safari)

Where you will stay

Kampala Uganda — Day 1
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Bwindi Impenetrable NP Uganda — Days 2
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Gorilla Forest Lodge
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Gorilla Forest Lodge

Silverback Lodge
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Silverback Lodge

Bwindi Volcano Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
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Bwindi Volcano Lodge

Buhoma Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Luxury

Buhoma Lodge

Mahogany Springs Lodge
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Luxury

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Buhoma Haven Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Mid-range

Buhoma Haven Lodge

Ride 4 A Woman
★★★★★ 5 Star
Budget

Ride 4 A Woman

Gorilla Bluff Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
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Gorilla Bluff Lodge

Gorilla Conservation Camp
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Gorilla Conservation Camp

Kiho Gorilla Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Luxury

Kiho Gorilla Lodge

Ruzogo Lodge
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Mid-range

Ruzogo Lodge

Bakiga Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Mid-range

Bakiga Lodge

Gorilla Mist Camp
★★★★★ 5 Star
Mid-range

Gorilla Mist Camp

Ruhija Community Rest Camp
★★★★★ 5 Star
Budget

Ruhija Community Rest Camp

Bwindi Panorama Nature Resort
★★★★★ 5 Star
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Bwindi Panorama Nature Resort

Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
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Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge

Four Gorillas Lodge
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Four Gorillas Lodge

Chameleon Hill Lodge
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Chameleon Hill Lodge

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
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Mid-range

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Rushaga Gorilla Camp
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Mid-range

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Gorilla Leisure Lodge
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Gorilla Leisure Lodge

Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
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Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge

Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
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Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge

Wagtail Eco Safari Camp
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Wagtail Eco Safari Camp

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Luxury

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla Heights Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Luxury

Gorilla Heights Lodge

Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge
★★★★★ 5 Star
Mid-range

Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi — Buhoma Uganda — Option A
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Bwindi — Ruhija Uganda — Option B
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Bwindi — Rushaga Uganda — Option C
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Bwindi — Nkuringo Uganda — Option D
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Kibale Forest Uganda — Days 3–4
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What's included

Optional add-ons

  • Evening walk through the Batwa community after the gorilla trek
  • Evening forest walk in Kibale to look for bush babies, depending on your lodge

Frequently asked questions

How long does the gorilla trek take?

Tracking the gorillas takes between 2 and 8 hours, depending on where the family is that day. The ranger briefing at park headquarters starts at 8:00am.

What should I bring on the trek?

Carry enough drinking water, strong shoes, a jacket and a walking stick. Photos are allowed with the camera flash off.

What else might I see in Kibale?

Besides the chimpanzees you may see black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, L'Hoest's monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys and forest birds.

Where does the safari start and end?

It starts in Kampala on Day 1 and ends on Day 4 back in Kampala, or at Entebbe if your flight is that day.

Is there anything to do in the evenings?

After the gorilla trek you can relax at the lodge or walk through the Batwa community to see how they live and watch their songs and dances. In Kibale some lodges offer an evening forest walk.