Uganda · Gorillas
9 Days Primates and Plains
Kibale's chimpanzees first, then Queen Elizabeth's savannah, with Bwindi's gorilla trek saved for last.
- 9 days
- From $5,240
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Primates and Plains, at your pace
Nine days for travellers who want chimpanzees as well as gorillas: Kibale first, for the best chimp tracking in East Africa, then Queen Elizabeth's savannah, then Bwindi last, so the trek is the trip's climax rather than its opener.
This is the longest of our Uganda itineraries and the one that uses the most of the country — plan on a mix of flying and driving rather than one or the other.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Country
- Uganda
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Moderate to strenuous
From, per person sharing
$5,240
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Kibale
- 02Queen Elizabeth
- 03Bwindi
Best months
Kibale works in any month; scheduling around Bwindi's own best trekking season is what actually decides your dates.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Entebbe, transfer to Kibale
An evening at leisure after the drive.
Kibale · lodge, full board
2Day 2Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale Forest
A half-day tracking permit, with the afternoon free.
Kibale · lodge, full board
3Day 3Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
A game drive along the way.
Mweya area · lodge, full board
4Day 4Queen Elizabeth, full day
A boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Mweya area · lodge, full board
5Day 5Transfer to the Ishasha sector
Tree-climbing lion country for the afternoon.
Ishasha · tented camp, full board
6Day 6Transfer to Bwindi
An afternoon at leisure before the trek.
Bwindi · lodge, full board
7Day 7Gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
One of four trekking sectors.
Bwindi · lodge, full board
8Day 8Fly to Entebbe
An afternoon at leisure on arrival.
Entebbe · hotel, B&B
9Day 9Depart Entebbe
A morning at leisure before the international flight.
Departure
What is included
- Chimpanzee tracking and one gorilla trekking permit per person
- One internal flight, Bwindi–Entebbe
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- Accommodation as listed, full board except day 8
- Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Porter fees for tracking and trekking, $20 each
- Chimpanzee habituation experience if added
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