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Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari
5-day safari in Uganda from US$1,639 pp, with route planning built around real safari logistics.
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Safari Summary
Everything you need to judge this tour properly
Use this first section to sense-check route strength, price, and core trip facts before you move into the full itinerary, inclusions, and booking details.
Quick Answer
What this safari actually gives you
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari is a 5-day safari in Uganda. Published rates in the archive start from US$1,639 per person.
Safari Details
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari itinerary and trip highlights
Review the full 5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari itinerary, including route planning, park sequence, accommodation rhythm, what's included, and key booking details for travelers comparing 5-day safari, covering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in Uganda, with 4x4 safari vehicle transport, from $1,639 per person.
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari is a 5-day safari through Uganda. It focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Kibale Forest Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, and Itambira Island Resort, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$1,639 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park without wasting nights on the road.
Why this route feels stronger than a standard package
Safari route includes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park.
Accommodation plan uses Kibale Forest Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, and Itambira Island Resort.
Published seasonal per-person pricing is stored in the tour record.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Safari Route & Parks
Geographical coverage, park sequence, and how the itinerary unfolds across different safari areas.
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari is a 5-day safari through Uganda. It focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Kibale Forest Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, and Itambira Island Resort, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$1,639 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park without wasting nights on the road.
Duration & Accommodation Rhythm
How many days, how the itinerary paces, and what accommodation experience you'll have each night.
5 day safari. This usually gives enough time to balance wildlife viewing with manageable transfer days.
Pricing & Budget Context
Cost breakdown, per-person rates, seasonal pricing, and value proposition of this safari route.
Indicative pricing starts from $1,639 per person. Final cost depends on season, rooming, transport style, and what is included on the route.
Safari Fit Guide
Is this the right safari for you?
We break down the trip pace, who it suits, and what the route really feels like so you can decide if it aligns with your travel style.
Who This Safari Is For
Best for travelers who want primate trekking but still want the trip anchored by a practical safari route.
Considerations
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari sits in the Uganda catalog as a route-led option built around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, making it easier to compare against shorter, cheaper, or more premium safari circuits.
Route Pace at a Glance
Pace
Balanced route with 5 days.
Drive Times
Expect practical road movement between one or two strong wildlife areas rather than constant long transfers.
Accommodation Style
Mid-range safari camps or lodges with a good balance of comfort and value.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
How the route unfolds on the ground
Read this section for the actual rhythm of the safari, not just the list of stops. It helps you judge how much time goes into game drives, transfers, lodge downtime, and overall route flow.
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 International Airport at approximately 6 pm to check in for your air transfer back home. Say farewell to the Pearl of Africa! End of tour (See Getting There for more details) - End of tour (See Getting There for more details): Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Pricing Guide
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Use these per-person rates to compare travel windows, group sizes, and any single-room uplift. The live estimator in the booking panel then helps you model your likely total more accurately.
| Travel Window | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room | 3 people 2 rooms | 4 people 2 rooms | 5 people 3 rooms | 6 people 3 rooms | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | USD $2,431 | USD $1,925 | USD $1,859 | USD $1,782 | USD $1,694 | USD $1,639 | USD $506 |
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | USD $2,431 | USD $1,925 | USD $1,859 | USD $1,782 | USD $1,694 | USD $1,639 | USD $506 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this safari cover?
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari is a 5-day safari in Uganda covering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
How much does this safari cost?
Published rates in this archive start from US$1,639 per person, with final cost changing by travel dates and group size.
Is the day-by-day route already mapped out?
Yes. The itinerary in the database includes a rewritten day-by-day route based on the factual sequence from the source archive.
Is there a minimum age for this safari?
Yes. The source pricing notes list a minimum age of 15.
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Overview
5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari is a 5-day safari through Uganda. It focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Kibale Forest Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, and Itambira Island Resort, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$1,639 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park without wasting nights on the road.