This tour will take you Kibale Forest National Park which is a known true natural habitat for chimpanzees, get to see them swinging in the tropical forest. From there, head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. This tour also has a relaxation evening at the magnificent

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

15

Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

• You’ll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Pickup and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

You’ll be picked up from either your hotel or airport and be ready for a 9 hours drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch along the way. On arrival, late dinner will be served at the lodge, with its scenic view of the forest, of Kibale National Park.

Day 2

Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Have an early morning breakfast before departing to the park headquarters where you will be given a safety and tracking briefing. You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your chimpanzee trek in the forest. After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to Isunga Lodge for lunch. Take an afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi Swamp sanctuary to see some birds and other primates.

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have an early breakfast prior to departing for Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park and watch out for the eye-catching big game on the way like elephants, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs and other wildlife. In the afternoon, relax while having lunch in Kihihi town or take a walk to the bustling market of Kihihi. Continue to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience.

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake bunyonyi

After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start gorilla trekking. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more to find the mountain gorillas as you hike up and down the slopes with dense mist-covered vegetation. Hence you will have a packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures-the mountain gorillas. Upon reaching them, you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. You will later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, for the optional activities like canoeing, boat ride, and community visits.

Day 5

Transfer to Kampala/Kigali or Entebbe

After breakfast, start on the long drive back to Entebbe/Kampala with the memory of the great rare mountain apes. Have lunch en route with a stopover at the equator line for experimentation. Arrive late in the evening to be dropped off at Entebbe InternationalAirport at approximately 6 pm to check in for your air transfer back home. Say farewell to the Pearl of Africa!

Rates per person Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2030

Per person

Solo traveler (1 room)

$2,431

2 people (1 room)

$1,925

3 people (2 rooms)

$1,859

4 people (2 rooms)

$1,782

5 people (3 rooms)

$1,694

6 people (3 rooms)

$1,639

7+ people

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
• Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees