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What to know
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destination: Kibale Forest & Bwindi Forest
Start / End: Entebbe or Kampala
Gorilla Permit: Included
Best Time: Year-Round
Travel Style: Private Safari
Best Time to Visit: Year Round
Activity Level: Moderate
Availability: Limited Daily Permits
Highlights
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Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
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Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
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Bigodi Wetland Community Experience
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Scenic Crater Lake Landscapes
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Private Driver Guide Throughout
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Flexible Accommodation Options
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Excellent Wildlife Photography Opportunities
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Perfect Introduction to Uganda
From US$2,650 Per Person
Based on 4 travellers sharing value-comfort accommodation.
Overview
Experience Uganda's most iconic wildlife encounters on a journey that brings you face-to-face with our closest relatives in the wild. Track playful chimpanzees in Kibale Forest before venturing into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.
This private safari combines Uganda's two most sought-after wildlife experiences with scenic landscapes, comfortable accommodation, and expert local guiding.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Journey to Kibale Forest
Depart Entebbe or Kampala and travel west through Uganda's scenic countryside. Pass tea plantations, local communities, and beautiful crater lake landscapes before arriving at Kibale Forest National Park.
Overnight in Kibale Forest
Day 2 Chimpanzee Tracking Experience
Join experienced ranger guides for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, often referred to as the Primate Capital of the World.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife, monkeys, and community conservation initiatives.
Overnight in Kibale Forest
Day 3 Journey to Bwindi Forest
Travel through western Uganda's beautiful landscapes, passing crater lakes, tea estates, and rural communities before arriving in the highlands surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Overnight in Bwindi Forest
Day 4 Gorilla Trekking Experience
After a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek into Bwindi Forest in search of a mountain gorilla family.
Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas as they feed, groom, play, and interact in their natural environment.
Overnight in Bwindi Forest
Day 5 Return to Entebbe
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala.
Stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and lunch before continuing to your hotel or airport.
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