Arrival in Entebbe – Scenic Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Upon arrival, guests will receive a warm welcome from their private safari guide and be transferred to the domestic terminal for a scheduled scenic flight to Bwindi. Enjoy stunning aerial views of Uganda’s lush countryside, crater lakes, and rolling hills.

Upon landing, the luxury lodge driver-guide will transfer guests through terraced hills and misty rainforest landscapes to their lodge overlooking the forest canopy.

Afternoon Activities: Relaxation at the lodge spa, Guided community walk to Batwa village (optional cultural experience), Sundowner overlooking Bwindi forest.

Flight Time to Bwindi (Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip): 1 – 1.5 hours
Road Transfer to Lodge: 1 – 1.5 hours

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Transfer to Kyambura (Queen Elizabeth National Park)

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - After an early breakfast, guests will transfer to park headquarters for a briefing by rangers. They’ll be assigned a habituated gorilla family and guided deep into the forest.
Hike through dense rainforest, bamboo zones, and rugged terrain until encountering a mountain gorilla family. Observe: Silverback dominance displays, Mothers nursing infants, Juveniles playing in vines, Close-range photography opportunities. This intimate encounter in Bwindi is often described as one of Africa’s most profound wildlife experiences.
After lunch at the lodge, depart by road north through Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions.
Road Transfer to Kyambura: 4 – 5 hours

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge – Transfer to Kibale Forest

Kyambura Game Reserve (Kyambura Gorge) - Morning Chimp Tracking: Descend 100 meters into the gorge with experienced trackers to search for habituated chimpanzees.
Possible Encounters: Chimps grooming and feeding, Loud pant-hooting calls echoing through the forest, Black-and-white colobus monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, Forest elephants (rare sighting).
The contrast between savannah above and tropical rainforest below makes this one of Uganda’s most unique chimp tracking experiences.

After lunch, drive north toward Kibale through tea plantations and crater lakes.

Road Transfer to Kibale Forest: 2 – 3 hours

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Wetland Experience

Kibale National Park - Kibale is known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” home to 13 primate species.
After briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Center, head into the tropical rainforest for a second chimpanzee tracking adventure.

What to Expect: Large chimpanzee communities (over 120 individuals), Close observation of social behavior, Grey-cheeked mangabeys, Red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Over 375 bird species including the Great Blue Turaco.
Return to lodge for lunch before visiting Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for Papyrus gonolek sightings.
Evening relaxation with forest views and optional spa treatment.

Transfer to Kasese – Scenic Flight to Entebbe – Departure

Entebbe - There are no activities as it is the final day for this tour, hence a return flight from Kasese to Entebbe.
After breakfast, transfer to Kasese Airstrip for a domestic flight back to Entebbe.
Enjoy aerial views of: Rwenzori Mountains (“Mountains of the Moon”), Crater lakes region, Western Rift Valley escarpments
Arrive in Entebbe for international departure or optional overnight stay.

Flight to Entebbe: 1 hour

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Embark on the ultimate Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari, featuring the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the stunning Kyambura Gorge, and East Africa’s primate hub — Kibale National Park. This 5-day primate adventure provides two remarkable chimp tracking experiences and a unique opportunity to encounter endangered mountain gorillas, all effortlessly linked by picturesque flights and comfortable road transfers.

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