Bwindi and Kibale Safari

5 days—Bwindi and Kibale Safari

$1900-2300 USD

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Safari summary

Explore Uganda’s incredible primate destinations on this five-day safari combining mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park. Travel through beautiful countryside, lush tropical forests, and scenic landscapes as you encounter some of Africa’s most fascinating primates. Enjoy guided forest experiences, comfortable lodge stays, and memorable wildlife encounters on this adventure through southwestern and western Uganda.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Primate trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Kigali to Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Your safari begins with pickup from your hotel in Kigali or Kigali International Airport. Travel through Rwanda’s scenic countryside, cross into Uganda, and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy views of rolling hills and rural landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for your mountain gorilla trekking adventure the following day.

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by experienced ranger guides. Trek through Bwindi’s lush rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the beautiful forest landscape.

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi to Kibale National Park

Kibale

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and journey toward Kibale National Park through Uganda’s beautiful countryside. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, rural communities, and lush landscapes along the way. Arrive near Kibale Forest, check in at your lodge, and relax. Prepare for the next day’s exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in one of Africa’s best-known primate habitats.

Chimpnest

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale

After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park for a briefing before entering the forest with experienced guides in search of wild chimpanzees. Observe these intelligent primates as they move through the trees, feed, and interact in their natural habitat. After your tracking experience, return to your lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, surrounded by the peaceful scenery of western Uganda.

Chimpnest

Return Journey

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning your return journey. Travel through Uganda’s scenic countryside, taking in the beautiful landscapes and rural communities along the way. Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you can be dropped off in Kampala, Entebbe, or another agreed location. Your five-day safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s mountain gorillas and chimpanzees.

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