5-Day Chimpanzee and Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Uganda

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Drive to Kibale National Park

Your Ugandan adventure begins in Entebbe where you will be picked up from the Airport or Hotel to start your journey to Kibale National Park. This is not just a journey; it is an experience.

Enjoy the drive from modernization to rural settings, stopping by roadside markets and for photography as you may so wish and finally have amazing scenic views of crater lakes against a backdrop of high peaks.

Check into your lodge as you prepare for the epic encounters tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

Show more

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi wetland walk

Wake up to the sounds of the Ugandan wilderness, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and set off for the Forest, where the dense jungle comes alive with the echoes of primates.

First, you will converge for a pre-trek briefing where you will be told about the activity you are about to undertake, and the dos and don’ts. Thereafter enter the tropical forest, which also harbours 12 other primate species including black-and-white Columbus, red-tailed and blue monkeys, and the rare l’Hoest’s monkey and gives us great chances of encountering the Chimpanzees.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland, a birdwatcher's paradise, and a haven for nature enthusiasts. Explore the boardwalks and trails that wind through this lush ecosystem and encounter an array of bird species, butterflies, and other wildlife. After a full day of adventure, return to your lodge for a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Bwindi via Ishasha

Today, you'll depart for the world-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This dense forest is not only home to endangered mountain gorillas but also offers some of the most stunning and diverse flora and fauna in Africa.
Visit Agartha’s Taste of Uganda Tour, to learn about the Ishasha Community Uplift Group. The Group aims to conserve biodiversity by offering economic opportunities to local communities bordering the park. During a visit, you'll experience these communities' challenges in balancing agriculture with wildlife incursions. Agartha shares stories of her life as a mukiga woman as she demonstrates sorting, pounding, willowing, and grinding millet to make bushera millet porridge, a staple for the bakiga community. This tour will give you insights into traditional practices fostering a connection with the community's daily life and conservation efforts.
After a scenic drive, you'll arrive at your lodge and prepare for your upcoming gorilla trek.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking adventure

Prepare for an early start as you embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. You will converge for a pre-trek briefing where you will be guided about the dos and don’ts during the trek. Bwindi is home to several gorilla families, but a group of 8 people is allocated to track a single family.

Enter the forest in the company of a ranger guide in search of these primates. The trek can take between 2 – 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. You'll spend a magical hour with the gorillas, observing them as they go about with their normal day, playing, grooming, feeding, and resting.

After you have returned to the lodge for Lunch, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the indigenous Batwa community. This encounter offers insight into their traditional way of life, culture, and the vital role they play in the preservation of the forest. You can partake in their dances, hear their stories, and appreciate their unique connection to this remarkable ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive back to Entebbe

On this day, you will embark on your journey leading to Entebbe. This drive gives you ample opportunities to capture the beauty of Uganda’s landscapes.

Lunch will be at Igongo Cultural Centre, where you can also learn about the Ankole Culture.
You will also make a stop at the Equator crossing point in Kayabwe, to see the Monuments that signify the geographical location of the Equator, maybe place a foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern Hemisphere with some kodak moments. This place also has shops offering souvenirs and local crafts.

Arriving in Entebbe, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure, bringing an end to a remarkable Ugandan adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.