8-Day The Big-5 Uganda Tour
May 26, 2026
4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Uganda
The top highlight of this 4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Uganda is, of course, African mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The Uganda gorilla trek takes us through the dense jungle to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in the wild. Bwindi Forest is also known for its high biodiversity and excellent bird watching. This tour also takes you to Kibale National Park for the chimpanzees trekking and finally enjoy the stunning views of Lake Bunyonyi.
4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Uganda Highlights
Day 1 : Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 2 : Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3 : Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Detailed 4-Day Gorillas and Chimpanzees Trekking Safari in Uganda
Day 1 : Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Leaving Kampala, we’ll drive through the dense jungles and papyrus wetlands of the Nile Delta. We’ll pause for lunch en route to the Kibale National Park, near the towering Ruwenzori Mountains, known as the ‘Mountains of the Moon’. In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a guided walk in the national park, exploring the crater lakes area and experiencing the local culture.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation : Kibale Forest Camp
Day 2 : Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our day starts early, with breakfast and then chimpanzee tracking. The park is home to an impressive 500 chimpanzees. Before heading into the forest, we are briefed on the trekking procedures. While trekking in the jungle, the guide tells you more about the chimpanzees, other primates, and local flora and fauna, making for an interesting adventure.
The dense jungles of Kibale are the best place to view chimpanzees in Africa. The chimpanzees are commonly found feeding on fig tree fruits in the game park and have been habituated to humans since 1992. Kibale National Park covers 795sq km and consists mostly of a vast tract of equatorial rainforest. This national park is home to numerous forest wildlife species, boasting one of the highest concentrations of primates in the world. In the afternoon, we’ll travel south to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in the sights and looking out for the resident game as we drive. This evening, we’ll relax and have dinner near Bwindi.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation : Gorilla Mist Camp
Day 3 : Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Have an early morning breakfast and proceed to the briefing point. Enjoy the highlight of your trip, gorilla trekking, which may last from 2 to 6 hours depending on the group you are visiting. We’ll trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have a packed lunch. After gorilla trekking, you will drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. Besides canoeing, there is a short list of optional activities: swimming (safe in this lake), hiking on some of the Island trails along the lake shores, community walks and having a chance to meet the local people with small residents and exotic bird species singing.
Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Itambira Island Resort
Day 4 : Canoe Ride on Lake Bunyonyi And Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a guided canoe ride. You will later get set for a border crossing journey to Rwanda. You will transfer to Kigali city with the memory of the great rare mountain apes. Lunch will be served en route, arriving late in the evening to be dropped off at your hotel or airport as you say farewell to the Pearl of Africa.
Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
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