7-Day Chimpanzee, Wildlife & Gorilla Safari

Highlights

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
• Kazinga Channel boat trip
• Island day on Lake Bunyonyi

Day by day

1. Day1

   Day 1: Arrival and drive to Kibale

   Your driver-guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport for the drive to Kibale Forest, with lunch on the way. Depending on your arrival time, there may be time for a Kampala city tour or an evening cultural visit.

2. Day2

   Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking, then Queen Elizabeth

   After a briefing, track chimpanzees with a ranger in a group of up to eight for two to four hours. Then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park past the Rwenzori Mountains.

3. Day3

   Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park

   A day in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your guide plans the timing of drives around wildlife activity.

4. Day4

   Day 4: Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat trip

   A morning game drive for elephants, lions, buffalo and Uganda kob, then an afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel among hippos and crocodiles.

5. Day5

   Day 5: To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

   Drive south to the Bwindi area in southwest Uganda.

6. Day6

   Day 6: A day on Lake Bunyonyi

   Visit the islands of Lake Bunyonyi by boat and meet members of the Batwa community, or rest. Swimming and kayaking are available for an extra fee.

7. Day7

   Day 7: Return to Kampala or Entebbe

   Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your flight.

Route

Parks visited, in order. Starts at Entebbe International Airport and ends at Kampala or Entebbe.

What's included

Your written quote lists exactly what is and isn't included for your dates and group, including permits, park fees, lodges, meals and transport.

Getting around

Road transfers in a safari vehicle with a driver-guide.

Price and payment

Price on request. Lodges, permits and group size change the cost, so we quote in writing for your dates.

A booking is confirmed when you accept the quote and pay a 25% deposit. See the booking and cancellation policy.

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Please wait until we have confirmed your dates, then send the amount on your quote and put your booking reference in the note.

Dates and availability

This is a private trip: you choose the start date. We need at least 14 days' notice to arrange permits and lodges, so the earliest start date available now is Thu, Nov 19, 2026.

Times are local: EAT (UTC+3, Kampala).

Permits and preparation

Permits

Chimpanzee tracking needs a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, booked when you confirm. Your quote shows whether it is included. This trip includes gorilla trekking, which needs a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Permits are limited for each gorilla family every day, so we book yours as soon as you confirm. Your quote shows whether the permit is included.

Age

This itinerary is planned for travelers aged 16 and over.

Along the way

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