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5-Day Primates, Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
For travelers whose priority is primates specifically, this itinerary sequences both of Uganda’s headline treks back to back — chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, followed by a gorilla trek in Bwindi — connected by a scenic drive through Queen Elizabeth’s Ishasha sector.
Journey Highlights
- A guided chimpanzee trek from the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre in Kibale
- A full-day private gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- A scenic connecting drive via Queen Elizabeth’s Ishasha sector
- Two of Africa’s rarest primate encounters within a single, efficient trip
Day by Day
| Day 1 |
Arrive Entebbe
Arrival and rest.
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| Day 2 |
Transfer to Kibale
Afternoon at leisure.
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| Day 3 |
Chimpanzee trekking
Morning trek from Kanyanchu.
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| Day 4 |
Transfer to Bwindi
Scenic drive via Ishasha.
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| Day 5 |
Gorilla trekking & depart
Full-day trek; fly back to Entebbe.
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Trip Details
What's Included
- All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
- Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
- All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
- Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
- Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure
What's Excluded
- International flights to and from Entebbe
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
- Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.