Day 1
Western Uganda
Arrival and route briefing
Arrive in the Western Uganda area, settle into the route and review the confirmed plan for the days ahead.
Along the way
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Gorilla trekking
Safari
Gorillas & Chimpanzees of Uganda
Follow Uganda’s primate story from Kibale to Bwindi, with chimpanzee and gorilla trekking joined by the practical planning that makes a demanding route feel manageable.
Why this journey
Follow Uganda’s primate story from Kibale to Bwindi, with chimpanzee and gorilla trekking joined by the practical planning that makes a demanding route feel manageable.
The route in scenes
See the journey before you plan the details
Forest light, open road and the quiet concentration before a wildlife sighting are part of the journey too. Use these scenes to decide whether the route feels right before you ask about the details.
Journey scenes
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Journey overview
Journey facts
- Duration
- 5 days
- Destinations
- Kibale National Park · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Starting price
USD 3850
US$3,850 per person sharing for two travellers, including confirmed gorilla and chimpanzee permits.
Know what you are planning
The details that make the journey work.
See what is included, what still needs to be confirmed and how the days can be shaped around your group.
Highlights
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Gorilla trekking
- Forest environments
- Primate-focused planning
Included
- Ground transportation for the agreed itinerary or scheduled domestic flights where stated
- Driver-guide or guide team
- Accommodation at the confirmed tier
- Core park or conservation access for the quoted route
- Named core activities and confirmed permits where required by the itinerary
- One meal per day and drinking water, subject to the final quotation
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses, snacks and drinks outside the stated meal
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Accommodation upgrades, single-room supplements and extra meals
- Optional activities, porters, equipment and services not listed as included
- Permit or activity rescheduling differences caused by a traveller request or tariff change
Accommodation and transport
- Accommodation
- Lodges or guesthouses selected according to the confirmed route, preferences, budget and availability.
- Transport
- Private or shared ground transport options arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.
Journey itinerary
The route, day by day
Let the days change the view.
A five-day primate journey linking Kibale and Bwindi, with permits and route order confirmed during enquiry.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Destinations
- Kibale National Park · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2
Western Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking
Spend time on chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking around Western Uganda. The pace and order are adjusted during enquiry to suit the route and current operating conditions.
Along the way
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Gorilla trekking
Day 3
Western Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking
Spend time on chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking around Western Uganda. The pace and order are adjusted during enquiry to suit the route and current operating conditions.
Along the way
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Gorilla trekking
Day 4
Western Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking
Spend time on chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking around Western Uganda. The pace and order are adjusted during enquiry to suit the route and current operating conditions.
Along the way
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Gorilla trekking
Day 5
Western Uganda
Final activity and return journey
Enjoy a final chimpanzee trekking moment where time allows, then begin the return journey according to the confirmed route.
Along the way
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Gorilla trekking
Experiences in this journey
Plan by group size
Gorillas and chimpanzees price guide
Per-person bands for this package. Apply the listed group-size basis to the confirmed itinerary.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | US$5,000–5,600 |
| 2 travellers | US$3,600–4,100 |
| 3 travellers | US$3,300–3,800 |
| 4 travellers | US$3,000–3,500 |
| 5–6 travellers | US$2,800–3,300 |