Overview
This 4-day Uganda safari combines chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s the perfect trip for travelers who want to experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife in just a few days.
You’ll enjoy scenic drives, rainforest walks, and close encounters with Uganda’s most iconic primates.
- 4 Days
- Age 15+
- Bwindi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kibale Forest
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala. Begin your journey to Fort Portal, a charming town in western Uganda surrounded by rolling hills and crater lakes.
Enjoy lunch in Fort Portal before continuing to Kibale Forest National Park, home to the world’s highest concentration of chimpanzees.
Spend the night at your selected lodge:
Budget: Chimpanzee Guest House
Midrange: Kibale Primates Lodge
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Drive to Bwindi
After an early breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. With an experienced ranger, venture into the forest to locate and observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Watch them feed, play, and swing through the trees. The experience lasts about 2–3 hours.
After tracking, have lunch and drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in the evening and relax at your lodge:
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens or Gift of Nature Lodge
Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Camp or Gorilla Mist Lodge
Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge or Nkuringo Safari Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Today is the highlight of your safari! After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
With your ranger guide, enter the dense rainforest to search for a mountain gorilla family. The trek can last from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements.
Once found, spend one magical hour observing them up close — a life-changing encounter you’ll never forget.
After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and an evening at leisure.
Day 4: Return to Kampala or Kigali
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or continue to Kigali, Rwanda via the Cyanika Border. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Your safari ends with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s primates and beautiful landscapes.
Safari Includes
- Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees
- Gorilla & chimpanzee tracking permits
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
Safari Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Book This Tour
Are you ready for this incredible 4 Days Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimpanzees Safari?
Contact Muganzi Safaris to check availability, pricing, and customized options today!
