6 Days Uganda Primate Safari (Gorilla Trekking & Chimpanzee Trekking)

6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps): This 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps) is one of the best Uganda primate adventure combining both Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park as well as Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park. This 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps) however also includes a visit to Queen Elizabeth national park to reduce on a long drive direct from Kibale forest national park to Bwindi impenetrable national park.

Highlights of activities;

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park
  • Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park

Highlights of 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps)

  • Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest national park
  • Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
  • Day 3: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
  • Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 6: Transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe for departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest national park

Transfer to Kibale forest national park: Start your adventure with a pick up from a hotel or airport on day 1 of 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps) and be driven to Kibale forest national park with stunning views of different fauna and flora. Lunch will be enroute along the way and upon arrival, check in the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: 

  • Primates lodge (Luxury)
  • Chimpanzee Forest Guest (Mid-range)
  • Kibale Forest camp (Budget)

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Chimpanzee trekking and drive to Queen: On day 2 of 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps), wake up early for breakfast, pack enough snacks, drinking water and wear the best chimpanzee trekking gear to be transferred to the briefing grounds at visitor’s center by 7:30am. During briefing, you get to know all the possible information regarding chimpanzee trekking, the dos and don’ts and many more then penetrate the forest by 8:00am to start the search of these primate species in the rain forest of Kibale. Trekking chimpanzees in Kibale forest last for 2-5 hours after which you will exit the forest back to the lodge for lunch.

Later in the afternoon, you will check out of the lodge and be driven to Queen Elizabeth national park for overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner 

Accommodation: 

  • Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
  • Ihamba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
  • Mweya students Hostels (Budget)

Day 3: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise: After breakfast on day 3 of 6 days Uganda safari (Gorillas & Chimps), have an early morning game drive with in Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth national park where you will be able to sight several mammals that thrill in this savanna part of the park such as Elephants, antelopes,  buffaloes, warthogs, and lions on a lucky day since they tend to hide deep into the savanna grassland thus most people always opt for a lion tracking experiment which enables them to  go off track and encounter with the lions in their natural habitats.

Afternoon boat cruise: After enjoying game drive in Kasenyi plains, you will return to the lodge for lunch then embark on an afternoon Kazinga channel boat cruise to watch Hippos, Crocodiles and other aquatic wildlife. Later on, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep as above.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: 

  • Mweya safari lodge (Luxury)
  • Ihamba Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
  • Mweya students Hostels (Budget)

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park: On day 4 of 6 days Uganda safari (Gorillas & Chimps), have your breakfast, pack some picnic lunchbox and meet your driver/guide for a drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park via Ishasha sector where you will spot tree-climbing lions. After driving in Ishasha sector, have your picnic lunch and proceed too Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will arrive late in the evening for lodge check in, dinner and overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: 

  • Buhoma Lodge/Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
  • Buhoma Haven Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
  • Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)

Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi: On day 5 of 6 days Uganda safari tour (Gorillas & Chimps), pack enough snacks and drinking water ready for another fascinating activity of trekking endangered mountain gorillas in the habitat of Bwindi impenetrable national park. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park starts early in the morning with briefing at the trail head of each sector in Bwindi after which trekkers are led into the forest to start the trek as you search for the gorillas in their natural habitats for about 2-8 hours. Once you find gorillas, you will spend only 1 hour with them taking photographs and closely interacting with the Gorillas taking photographs and watching them as they move on with their daily activities. Exit the forest later on and return to your lodge for a relaxed evening. You may as well spend your evening on a Batwa experience.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: 

  • Buhoma Lodge/Silverback Lodge
  • Buhoma Haven Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Moderate)
  • Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget)

Day 6: Transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe for departures

Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe: After breakfast on day 6 of 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps), check out of the lodge and be driven back to Kampala with an enroute lunch in Mbarara City and a stopover at the Equator then proceed direct to Kampala/Entebbe for hotel or Airport drop off.

Meal plan: Breakfast, and lunch

END OF 6 DAYS PRIMATE SAFARI

Incisive in 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps)

  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Game drive 
  • Boat cruise
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Ranger fees
  • Entrance fees 
  • Accommodation for 5 nights
  • All meals
  • Drinking water
  • English speaking guide/driver

Excusive in 6 days Uganda primate safari (Gorillas & Chimps)

  • Optional activities
  • Porters
  • Laundry
  • Tips
  • Insurance
  • Additional accommodation
  • Expenses of personal natur
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