Safari Overview
This 6-day Uganda safari offers an incredible combination of primates and classic African wildlife. The journey takes you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife safaris, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of gorilla trekking.
Uganda is one of the only places in the world where you can see both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in the wild on the same safari.
Quick Facts:Duration: 6 Days Parks: Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Activities: Chimpanzees & Gorillas Wildlife: Lions, Elephants, Hippos Start/End: Entebbe or Kampala
Best Time for This Safari
Uganda safaris and primate trekking can be enjoyed year-round.
✅ Best Trekking Conditions:- June – September
- December – February
- March – May → Lush scenery and fewer tourists
- October – November → Excellent birdwatching
6 Day Safari Price
| Safari Style | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Budget Lodges Simple safari camps |
$2,000 – $2,400 |
| Midrange Lodges Comfortable safari lodges |
$2,500 – $3,200 |
| Luxury Lodges Premium safari lodges |
$3,500 – $5,000+ |
✔ Park fees included
✔ Gorilla trekking permit
✔ Chimpanzee trekking permit
✔ Professional safari guide
✔ 4x4 safari vehicle
✔ Accommodation & meals
✔ Drinking water
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Entebbe / Kampala → Kibale Forest
Your safari begins with pickup from Entebbe or Kampala followed by a scenic drive west toward Kibale Forest National Park. The route passes tea plantations, traditional villages, and beautiful crater lakes.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge near the forest.
Day 2 — Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
After breakfast you will join park rangers for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. This tropical rainforest is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and several other primate species.
Once the chimpanzees are located, you will spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat.
Day 3 — Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species.
Day 4 — Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi
Enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, and antelope.
Later travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha sector where you may spot the famous tree-climbing lions.
Day 5 — Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your safari — gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After a briefing by park rangers you will trek through the forest to locate a family of mountain gorillas.
Once found, you will spend one magical hour observing these incredible primates.
Day 6 — Return to Entebbe / Kampala
After breakfast begin the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala, arriving in the afternoon or evening depending on your departure plans.
End of an unforgettable Uganda primate safari.
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