6 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda
6 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda
The 6 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda is one of the best safari experiences for travelers who want to explore the beauty of Uganda, see mountain gorillas, track chimpanzees, enjoy wildlife viewing, and discover the amazing landscapes of East Africa. This safari takes you to some of the top tourist destinations in Uganda including Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This Uganda safari is perfect for travelers looking for gorilla trekking tours, chimpanzee tracking safaris, wildlife safaris in Uganda, bird watching, cultural experiences, and affordable safari holidays. The trip can be done as a self drive safari in Uganda or with a professional driver guide from 4×4 Rent A Car Uganda.
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Your safari starts with a pick up from Kampala or Entebbe by our experienced safari guide or you can pick your rental car for a self drive Uganda safari. You will drive west through beautiful villages, tea plantations, local markets, and green hills towards Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world. Along the way, you will enjoy amazing views of the countryside and stop for lunch in Fort Portal tourism city. After arriving at Kibale Forest National Park, you will check in at your safari lodge and relax as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next day.
Kibale Forest National Park is famous for having over 1,500 chimpanzees and many other primates including red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and vervet monkeys.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. You will then enter the tropical rainforest with a ranger guide to search for chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest is one of the top tourist activities in Uganda. During the trek, you may also see many bird species, butterflies, monkeys, and forest animals. Once the chimpanzees are found, you will spend one hour watching them feed, play, jump in trees, and communicate with each other.
After lunch, you will enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a beautiful area known for bird watching, community tourism, and monkey viewing. Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most visited national parks in Uganda. The park is famous for game drives, tree climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, crocodiles, and bird species. You will arrive in time for lunch and later enjoy an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains where you may spot lions, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, and elephants.
Queen Elizabeth National Park offers one of the best wildlife safari experiences in East Africa and is a great destination for nature lovers and photographers.
Day 4: Boat Cruise and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
In the morning, you will enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, one of the best boat safari experiences in Uganda. The channel connects Lake George and Lake Edward and has many hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds along the shores. After the boat safari, you will continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The journey offers beautiful views of hills, forests, and local communities.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best gorilla trekking destinations in Africa and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Forest
This is the highlight of your Uganda safari holiday. After an early breakfast, you will go to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the forest to search for mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking can take a few hours depending on the movement of the gorilla family. During the trek, you will walk through thick forest, valleys, and hills while enjoying the beauty of nature. Once the gorillas are found, you will spend one hour with them while taking photos and watching them feed, rest, and care for their young ones. Meeting mountain gorillas face to face is one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences in the world. Bwindi gorilla trekking safaris attract travelers from America, Europe, Asia, and many other parts of the world because of the rare opportunity to see endangered mountain gorillas in the wild.
After the trek, you will return to the lodge for relaxation and celebration of your successful gorilla trekking adventure.
Day 6: Return to Kampala or Entebbe
After breakfast, you will start your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, you will stop at the Equator crossing for photos, shopping, and relaxation. You will arrive later in the evening marking the end of your 6 Days Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda.

This safari package includes gorilla trekking permits, chimpanzee permits, accommodation, transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle, fuel, professional driver guide, park entrance fees, game drives, and boat cruise. 4×4 Rent A Car Uganda offers affordable Uganda safari packages, self drive safaris, rooftop tent car rentals, guided tours, airport transfers, gorilla trekking safaris, camping safaris, and customized East Africa tours for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups. Whether you want a budget safari in Uganda, luxury gorilla trekking safari, family safari holiday, honeymoon safari, or adventure road trip, our team is ready to help you plan the perfect African safari experience.
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