6-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee Trekking & Wildlife Tour

6-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee Trekking & Wildlife Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Zebra Line Tours! Experience game drives and boat cruises in Lake Mburo National Park, trek endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and meet wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park—the Primate Capital of the World .

6 Days / 5 Nights
Mburo, Bwindi & Kibale
Gorilla & Chimp Permits Included
4x4 Safari Transport
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala Pick-up to Lake Mburo National Park (Game Drive & Boat Cruise)

Morning: Your professional driver-guide from Zebra Line Tours will pick you up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport to start your 4–5 hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park . Enjoy an interactive stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and water experiments .

Afternoon: Arrive at the lodge for a hot lunch and relaxation . Depart later for an exciting afternoon boat cruise and game drive where you can spot giraffes, zebras, impalas, and warthogs .

Drive Time: Approx. 4–5 hours | Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options:
  • Budget: Mpogo Lodge / Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge / Mihingo Lodge
  • Luxury: Kigambira Safari Lodge
Day 2: Morning Walking Safari & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Morning: After breakfast, embark on a guided nature walk with an armed ranger guide for an up-close wildlife experience with zebras and giraffes . Afterwards, proceed toward Bwindi Impenetrable NP with a lunch stop in Mbarara City .

Afternoon & Evening: Enjoy a scenic drive featuring terraced hills, banana plantations, and panoramic views of the Virunga Massif . Check in to your lodge in Bwindi for dinner and overnight rest .

Drive Time: Approx. 5–6 hours | Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options:
  • Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Mid-Range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
  • Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge
Day 3: Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

Morning: Drive to park headquarters for a briefing on trekking rules and regulations . Enter the dense rainforest alongside official rangers (trekking takes between 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the gorilla family's location) .

Trek & Observation: Spend 1 unforgettable hour observing, learning, and photographing these gentle giants . Return to park headquarters to receive your official Gorilla Trekking Certificate before relaxing at the lodge .

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options: Same lodge in Bwindi National Park
Day 4: Scenic Drive & Transfer to Kibale National Park

Morning & Afternoon: Enjoy a delicious breakfast, bid farewell to Bwindi, and journey north toward Kibale National Park . Enjoy multiple scenic stops along the way to capture photos of the countryside[cite: 4].

Evening: Arrive at Kibale in the late afternoon, check into your lodge, and unwind over dinner .

Drive Time: Approx. 5–6 hours | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options:
  • Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Kibale Forest Camp
  • Mid-Range: Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge / Bweza Kibale Lodge
  • Luxury: Primate Lodge / Tabebuia Resort and Spa
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Nature Walk

Morning: Report to the park headquarters after breakfast for ranger briefing and head into the tropical forest for chimpanzee tracking . Spend 1 full hour observing their social behaviors once located[cite: 4]. Receive your Chimpanzee Trekking Certificate upon return .

Afternoon: Return to your lodge for lunch . Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying a guided nature walk around the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary .

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation options: Same lodge in Kibale National Park
Day 6: Return Transfer to Kampala / Entebbe International Airport

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, check out, and start your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe .

Afternoon & Evening: Stop en-route for lunch before continuing to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your evening flight home .

Drive Time: Approx. 6–7 hours | Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Tour Pricing & Rates

Rates are per person sharing in USD . Note: Package rates fully include both the official Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800) and Chimpanzee Permit ($250) .

Group Size Per Person Rate (USD)
1 Person (Solo Traveler) USD $2,980.00
2 Persons USD $2,390.00
3 Persons USD $2,240.00
4 Persons USD $2,170.00
5 Persons USD $2,120.00
6 Persons USD $2,100.00

What's Included

  • Gorilla Permit ($800 value per person)
  • Chimpanzee Permit ($250 value per person)
  • Airport transfers on first and last day
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drive, boat cruise & nature walks
  • Accommodation & meal plan as outlined
  • Park entry fees & bottled drinking water in vehicle

What's Excluded

  • Uganda Tourist Visa ($50 applied online)
  • Pre / Post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
  • International flights
  • Tips, alcoholic beverages, laundry, and personal expenses

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