5-Day Gorilla Trekking & Chimps Uganda Tour

Your journey begins with a scenic drive west from Entebbe, leaving the shores of Lake Victoria for the lush, rolling tea plantations of Fort Portal. After settling into your lodge on the edge of the jungle, you will explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

This community-led boardwalk trek is a primate lover’s paradise; you will navigate the tropical wetlands in search of the Great Blue Turaco and up to eight different primate species, including the Red Colobus and Grey-cheeked Mangabey, all while supporting local conservation and community development.

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest for a morning of Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park, home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Under the guidance of expert rangers, you will track a habituated troop and spend a thrilling hour observing their social interactions and vocal play in the canopy.

Afterward, you will descend into the Great Rift Valley, crossing the equator as you enter Queen Elizabeth National Park. The evening is spent relaxing at your lodge, often accompanied by the distant sounds of hippos from the nearby Kazinga Channel.

Start your day with a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, a prime hunting ground for lions and leopards. You’ll encounter herds of elephants, Cape buffalo, and the elegant Uganda Kob against the stunning backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Following the safari, you will begin the climb into the "Switzerland of Africa"—the Kigezi Highlands. By late afternoon, the savannah gives way to the dense, mist-covered ridges of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest , a UNESCO World Heritage site and your base for the upcoming gorilla encounter.

This is the heart of your adventure. After a morning briefing, you will enter the ancient rainforest to track one of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla families.

The trek can be physically demanding, leading you through thick undergrowth and over steep ridges, but the reward is life-changing: one hour of quiet observation as these gentle giants feed, groom, and play just meters away.

Following the trek, you will transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi, where the calm, island-dotted waters provide the ultimate setting for post-trek recovery and reflection.

On your final day, enjoy breakfast overlooking the "Lake of a Thousand Islands" before beginning the return journey to Entebbe. You will make a ceremonial stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and a fascinating demonstration of the Coriolis effect.

After a final lunch and an opportunity to browse local handicraft markets for souvenirs, you will continue to Entebbe for your evening departure flight, carrying with you the unforgettable memories of Uganda’s most iconic primates and landscapes.