7-Day Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Lake Mburo

Highlights

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
• A gorilla trek in Bwindi
• Bigodi Wetland walk
• Boat trip and walking safari in Lake Mburo

Day by day

1. Day1

   Day 1: Entebbe to Kibale National Park

   Drive west to Kibale, about five to six hours, through tea estates and the Batooro heartland around Fort Portal. Check in and, if you have energy, take an evening walk through the nearby communities.

2. Day2

   Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland

   Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, which has one of the highest concentrations of primates in East Africa. In the afternoon, walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary with a local guide who explains the area's wildlife and conservation work.

3. Day3

   Day 3: Kibale to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

   A five- to seven-hour drive south to Bwindi. Settle into your lodge, with the option of a cultural visit with the Batwa people, who lived in these forests for generations.

4. Day4

   Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

   After a briefing from park rangers, set off into the forest to find a habituated gorilla family. Once you reach them you have one hour in their company, following the rangers' guidance on distance and behavior.

5. Day5

   Day 5: Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park

   Drive five to six hours to Lake Mburo. After checking in, choose an evening game drive or a boat trip to look for zebra, hippos and waterbirds.

6. Day6

   Day 6: Lake Mburo on foot, by boat or on horseback

   Explore the park on a guided walk, a game drive or a horseback safari, then take a boat out on the lake. Look out for zebra, eland, hippos and many bird species.

7. Day7

   Day 7: Return to Entebbe

   Drive back to Entebbe for your flight home, stopping at the equator on the way.

Route

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

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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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

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. Chimpanzee tracking needs a permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, booked when you confirm. Your quote shows whether it is included.

Fitness

Gorilla treks follow ranger trails through steep, muddy forest and can take from under an hour to most of a day, depending on where the family is. You should be comfortable walking for several hours on uneven ground. Porters can be hired at the trailhead.

Age

This itinerary is planned for travelers aged 16 and over.

What to pack

• Waterproof hiking boots with good grip
• Long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt for forest treks
• Light rain jacket
• Gardening gloves for gripping vegetation
• Insect repellent and sun protection
• Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries
• Some Ugandan shillings for small purchases and tips

Along the way

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