Wildlife Adventure: Gorilla and Chimp Trekking

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Entebbe

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This travel package is packed with activities, emphasizing wildlife exploration. It offers a wealth of experiences in a brief period. The main attractions are gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, complemented by a rhino walking safari, game drives, boat excursions, a search for tree-climbing lions, an optional community or cultural tour, and much more!

Duration: 10 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Arrival in Entebbe

Entebbe - Upon arrival, a representative from Big Apes Africa Safaris will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay before your adventure begins. Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to have the briefing immediately or early the next day.

Game Drives at Murchison Falls National Park…

Arrival in Entebbe

Game Drives at Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Start your day early with a drive west to one of the largest and most beloved national parks. Enjoy a walking safari to track the white rhinos and have lunch along the way. Before heading to the lodge, visit the top of Murchison Falls. You can walk to the bottom of the falls to take in the breathtaking views. This is the most picturesque part of the park, and Murchison Falls is the most powerful waterfall in the world. As you proceed to the lodge, enjoy a guided game drive.

Morning and Evening Game Drives at Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park - Today, embark on an early morning game drive with the chance to spot elephants, hartebeests, antelopes, and a variety of birds. On a lucky day, you might see lions and leopards in one drive. After lunch, explore the River Nile up to the base of the Falls, where the 1951 “Queen of Africa” movie was filmed. You can opt for an additional evening game drive or relax in the evening.

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Kibale National Park - Today, travel south to the lush jungle of Kibale in preparation for a walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Enjoy lunch en route before arriving at the lodge. You can choose to relax at the lodge or take a guided community walk after the long drive.

Bigodi Swamp Walk and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Boat Trip and Game Drive

Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary - Begin your day with a Bigodi Swamp walk, offering some of the best birding and monkey viewing in Uganda. This 4.5km circuit provides an opportunity to see forest and swamp specials and numerous monkeys. Afterward, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a possible evening game drive in search of wildlife. Lunch will be en route. Arrive in time for an afternoon boat trip on Kazinga Channel, where you will see abundant wildlife, including birds and mammals. After the boat trip, you can choose to have an evening game drive or relax at your beautiful lodge.

Ishasha Sector

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Start your day with an early morning game drive, with the chance to see animals like elephants, lions, leopards, and numerous birds. You have a higher chance of spotting lions when the sun is fully out and warm, so you can stay or return to the lodge for a break and come back when it’s warmer if you started very early. After your adventure here, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After an early breakfast, drive to the briefing point in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to learn about your adventure with the mountain gorillas. It is recommended to carry enough drinking water and a lunch box. For a fee of 15 USD, you can hire a porter to carry your bag and assist you in slippery or steep parts of the forest. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of eight and led by a park ranger into the forest. Once you find the gorillas, you will have one hour in their company before heading back. Rain gear is essential as Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. After the activity, you will be transferred back to the lodge.

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi - After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake after Tanganyika, where you can swim in Uganda’s most beautiful lake or in the lodge’s swimming pool. Take a canoe to enjoy nature or explore the surrounding communities.

Transfer to Entebbe

Entebbe - After breakfast, begin your return journey. Enjoy a lunch stop at the Equator. After lunch, you may choose to shop for African crafts before proceeding to Entebbe International Airport. We trust you will have a wonderful time.

What's Included

Private transportation
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Boat cruise fees
Accommodation
Chimp and Gorilla trekking permit
Park entry fee
Safari guide

What's Not Included

Items of personal nature like laundry, buying sourviners
visa charges and airfares
Tips

Location

Entebbe

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Petermecsi

Feb 4, 2026

Our 10 days Uganda trip... - We traveled with Big Apes Africa at the end of January 2026 on a 10-day safari in Uganda. Before the trip, we felt that the pre-travel information from the company could have been more detailed, but whenever we contacted them with questions, they were always helpful and quick to respond. Our guide for the entire journey was Don, and we couldn’t have been happier with him. He was always punctual, kind, and reliable, and we never felt unsafe at any point. His knowledge was excellent, and he tried to answer all of our questions in every area. We can wholeheartedly recommend Don as a guide — we were 100% satisfied with him. Queen Elizabeth National Park was a slight disappointment for us, as we expected to see more wildlife and saw very few animals, except for the Kazinga Channel. The accommodations were acceptable, all of them had mosquito nets, and while the internet connection was inconsistent, that is to be expected when traveling in Africa. Overall, we spent a wonderful 10 days in this amazing country and had a great safari experience.

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Q7893dfomarp

Oct 18, 2025

Beautiful experience, super recommended - Beautiful journey to discover the largest parks in the country. Big Apes leaves full availability of choice in dates and allows you to adapt the itinerary to your travel needs. In 11 days we explored the east of the country to discover habitats and landscapes always different by spotting hundreds of animals including all the Big Five (yes even the leopard, we were lucky!). Do not miss the Chimpanzee trekking and Gorilla trekking to immerse yourself in the rainforest on the border with Congo. To make everything truly unique the experience and professionalism of our Ronaldo guide who guided us in sightings helping us to better understand the dynamics of behavior and characteristics of the animals. Always very kind, punctual and available to chat and answer many questions and curiosities. Among the activities that we enjoyed the most, and that we recommend to include in your tour, the boat safaris with the opportunity to see also very close hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles, elephants and an extraordinary variety of birds. All accommodations were very cozy and well organized, dinners with great and varied food.

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391weihuaz

Jul 19, 2025

- The safari experience is amazing! I really appreciate the company being so flexible and accommodating! They were able to accommodate my date change and all of the uncertainty in my travel plan! I have a great experience in Uganda, the lodge, food, and service are outstanding! My guide Andrew did a great job as my guide and worked hard!

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Drewizzo

May 19, 2025

Once in a lifetime - amazing, but hard. - Uganda is a crown jewel when it comes to African animal viewing. This trip was extremely memorable in both amazing and not so good ways. The amazing: Big Apes and our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Tim used his expertise along with his friend and guide network to get my family and me in front of everything we dreamt of seeing. We saw tree climbing lions, a leopard, a family of mountain gorillas, giant bull elephants, giraffes, the famed shoebill and so much more. Our expectations were exponentially exceeded here. Tim worked tirelessly to ensure our experience was seamless. Tim is a fantastic guide and wonderful person. Peter at Big Apes was also great to work with. He modified our itinerary on the fly to adjust to our needs. The lodges selected for us were earthy and beautiful and the staff in all of them was incredibly gracious and friendly. The food was basic but plentiful. Kudos to the BigApes team for giving us a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you all. The not so good: Prospective clients need to know that this is an arduous journey. Uganda’s roads are quite primitive on this 10-day circuit. And the travel times are significant. We spent 7-9 hours per day (safari time inclusive) in an old Land Cruiser that’s a super cool truck for an afternoon jaunt. But harsh for the literally thousands of speed bumps, potholes and ~80 some odd hours in it throughout this 10-day journey. Overall, we really enjoyed the trip. I don’t provide the ‘not so good’ to be negative but to be honest and constructive. I think a faster, more comfortable vehicle, with charging ports could have improved this trip remarkably.

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Ariannaac8704mx

Mar 5, 2025

Great Experiences with Big Apes Safari - My boyfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful trip in Uganda thanks to Big Apes Safari: our driver Gerald followed us explaining all the beauties of this country. He was always accomodating, friendly and carefull towards us. Two unforgettable experiences above all: the chimpanzee and the gorilla trekking! All the lodges were simple but clean and comfortable. Despite the length of the daily transfers, we loved the stunning views from the car and we always felt safe. I recommend to choose Big Apes Safari for your next travel to Uganda!

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Ericcag2020

Feb 2, 2025

Incredible Ten-Day Safari Experience with Tim from Big Apes Africa Safaris! - Our group of four had the absolute best time with Tim from Big Apes Africa Safaris! From the moment he picked us up to the sad goodbye ten days later, Tim’s kindness, professionalism, and warmth made every part of the journey memorable. Tim went above and beyond to ensure we had experiences of a lifetime. His thoughtfulness shone through, whether it was leading incredible wildlife encounters, sharing insightful local knowledge, or thoughtfully picking out our favorite snacks and drinks for long drives. Those meaningful touches made us feel truly cared for. What made our safari even more remarkable was Tim’s passion for nature and conservation, along with his deep understanding of the land and its diverse wildlife. Every game drive was an unforgettable adventure, made even better by the stories and fascinating facts Tim shared about what we were seeing. All the restaurants we visited, and every lodge and campsite we stayed at, were safe, clean, and offered delicious dining options. We couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more memorable experience. Thank you, Tim, for making our Ugandan adventure truly unforgettable!

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up to 15 guests

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