6-Day Uganda Primate Safari Adventure

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6-Day Uganda Primate Safari Adventure

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From $3,455 per person

Duration6 days
Your stayProtea Hotel Entebbe + Kibale Lodge + Bwindi Lodge
From, per person$3,455
TransfersIncluded

The journey

About this itinerary.

Where you'll travel: Uganda

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe

Upon your arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative, who will be your guide and driver for the duration of your stay. After a brief introduction, you'll be transferred to your chosen hotel in Entebbe where you can settle in for a restful night. Bed and Breakfast.

Accommodation: Boma Guest House

Arrival in Entebbe

Day 02

Journey to Kibale Forest National Park

Start your day with an early breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe before setting off for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive will take you through the scenic landscapes of the Western Rift Valley’s Albertine Escarpment, passing the lush green countryside and traditional villages in the Bunyoro and Toro Kingdoms. On clear days, you may catch a glimpse of the majestic, snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the "Mountains of the Moon." Kibale Forest National Park is home to 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees, and over 325 bird species, including the rare Green Breasted Pitta.

After your arrival in the afternoon, you will visit the Kasenda craters and take a hike to the 'Top of the World' viewpoint for a panoramic view of the region’s crater lakes. Later, you’ll visit the stunning Lake Nyambuga, featured on Uganda’s 20,000-shilling note. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Full Board.

Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops

Journey to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 03

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

After breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on a half-day chimpanzee tracking experience. You’ll be transferred to Kanyanchu, the park headquarters, for a briefing on chimpanzees and their habitat before setting off on a forest trek to search for these fascinating primates. Once you spot them, you’ll have one hour to observe and take photos or videos. Along the way, you may also encounter other primates such as L'Hoest's monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, as well as forest elephants and buffalo.

After your chimpanzee trek, return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a nature walk through Bigodi Swamp, known for its birdlife and primate diversity. This community-run wetland also supports local youth through employment as tour guides. Overnight at your lodge. Full Board.

Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Day 04

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, you’ll leave Kibale and journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, renowned for its population of endangered mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay. Full Board.

Accommodation: Engagi Lodge

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Day 05

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Today, you’ll experience one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters—gorilla trekking. After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the dense forest to track the mountain gorillas. Depending on their location, the trek may take between 2 to 5 hours. Once the gorillas are spotted, you’ll have one hour to observe them up close, taking photos and asking the rangers any questions about these incredible creatures.

Along the way, you might also see other wildlife such as butterflies, primates, and various bird species. The entire trek, including the return to your lodge, can take between 5 to 9 hours.

Accommodation: Engagi Lodge

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Day 06

Return to Entebbe

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning your journey back to Entebbe. You’ll stop for lunch along the way, arriving at the airport in the late afternoon, in time for your onward evening flight.

Return to Entebbe

The complete package

Everything included.

Stay

The Boma Hotel

  • 2 Nights in 3-star in Entebbe
  • Breakfast

Turaco Treetops

  • 2 Nights in 3-star in Kibale Forest National Park
  • All meals

Engagi Lodge

  • 1 Night in 3-star in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • All meals

Experiences

  • Bigodi Swamp Walk
  • English Speaking driver guide
  • 1 x Gorilla permit
  • 1 x Chimpanzee Permit

Travel

  • Meet and greet on arrival
  • All transfers in a 4x4 Land Cruiser

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

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Green season

1 Mar 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

$4,050

per person

International flights excluded

$3,455

per person

International flights excluded

The rate is for the complete package, per person sharing. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your specialist.

Your specialist for this itinerary

Anja Meyer

Anja Meyer

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows 6-Day Uganda Primate Safari Adventure backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

"I was privileged to have been able to experience a wonderful trip through Uganda. It definitely was a lifetime-best travel experience. There are simply too many highlights to list here, but these included several spectacular top-notch game park drives, interesting cultural experiences, great overnight stays, and many more (*including, of course, the gorillas*). Thank you to Mel at safari.com who put the itinerary together. She proactively managed all of the bookings and flights (including having had to deal with flight time changes). And she worked with Exclusive Uganda Safaris to make this happen. So, this wonderful country, her professionalism and the outstanding local safari operator made this trip unforgettable."
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