Uganda: 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla & Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking

Journey into the heart of Uganda’s wild beauty—where misty forests, breathtaking landscapes, and rare encounters with gorillas and chimpanzees create a powerful, transformative primate adventure.
Embark on a captivating journey through Uganda’s most magical wild spaces. From misty highlands and lush tea fields to unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas and playful chimpanzees, this adventure blends breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and extraordinary wildlife moments—crafting a truly inspiring primate safari.

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Begin your safari with a scenic road transfer to Bwindi. The journey traverses Uganda’s rolling highlands, lush farmland, and traditional villages, with several stops to take in the landscapes and capture photographic opportunities. A lunch break is arranged en route.

Key attractions along the route include the Equator Crossing at Kayabwe, a memorable stop for photography and engaging cultural demonstrations; the magnificent Kigezi Highlands, known for their sweeping vistas, mist-covered valleys, and beautifully terraced hillsides; and the peaceful tea plantations that blanket the rolling landscapes as you approach Bwindi, offering a calm and scenic transition into the region’s dense rainforest environment.

Upon reaching your destination, you will be settled into your lodge for your overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Transfer to Kibale

After an early breakfast, you transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a pre-trek briefing. You will be assigned to a habituated gorilla family based on your fitness level and interest. The trek can last from two to six hours, depending on the location of the gorillas, and will take you through dense rainforest, steep terrain, and rich wildlife habitats.

Once the gorillas are located, you spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they interact, feed, and move within their natural environment. This close encounter offers exceptional photographic and emotional moments, often described as a life-changing experience.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before continuing to Kibale, arriving late in the evening. Enjoy a scenic drive through Uganda’s lush countryside—passing tea plantations, rolling hills and charming rural villages.

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park & Transfer to Kampala.

Early in the morning, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before setting out on your chimpanzee trek. With over 1,500 chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and vibrant birdlife, Kibale offers an unmatched primate encounter.

Venture into the dense tropical rainforest with your guide, listening to the calls echoing through the canopy as you track a wild chimpanzee troop. Spend an unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat—a truly intimate wildlife experience.

After the trek, begin your return journey to Kampala, marking the end of your memorable primate adventure.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.