Primates, Lakes and Forests in Western Uganda
Explore Western Uganda
Most of Uganda is overlooked as visitors focus solely on gorilla trekking when planning a trip to Uganda. This itinerary visits three parks: Kibale National Park for the chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park for the boat safari and elephants, and Bwindi Impenetrable for the gorillas. We love Uganda in general as it has fewer tourists, wild destinations and friendly people.
Duration: 7 Days
Season Range: January - December
Price Guide: $4,000 USD per person
Highlights:
Gorillas, chimpanzees, boat safari, African montane and lowland forest
Silverback gorilla
With the chimps in Kibale
Kibale chimpanzee
Queen Elizabeth boat safari
Person standing by a sign reading "Equator" with grassy surroundings and trees in the background.
A mother and infant gorilla
Orange and black butterfly on concrete surface
Gorilla poop!
Ugandan meal
Overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable
Group of gorillas resting in a forest, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Giant silverback
A group of people observing gorillas in a dense forest.
Gorilla sitting in lush green forest
Purple flower among green and brown leaves
More gorilla poop!
A dense tropical forest with tall trees, lush green foliage, and sunlight filtering through the canopy.
The beautiful Bwindi forest
Dense jungle with lush green foliage and towering trees
African giant earthworm - the largest segmented worm
Trekking through farmland on the way to the forest
Boat safari in Queen Elizabeth
Detailed Itinerary
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Arrive at Entebbe Airport and transfer to your hotel. Prepare for an early flight to Kasese Airstrip near Kibale National Park.
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Take a morning flight from Entebbe to Kasese Airstrip in Western Uganda. Meet your guide at the airstrip and drive to Kibale National Park. Have an afternoon chimp trekking experience.
It is also possible to drive from Entebbe to Kibale, but the drive takes approximately seven hours and can be quite tiring. If driving one way we highly recommend flying the other way.
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In the morning, go on a morning walk in Bigodi Swamp. After the walk, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, go on a second chimpanzee walk. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Full day habituation chimpanzee experiences are also available.
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Continue your safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The highlight of Queen Elizabeth is its afternoon boat safari, which you will participate on after lunch. After the boat ride, proceed to your overnight location. See elephants, antelopes, and many bird and water species during the boat safari.
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Depart your hotel after breakfast. Proceed to the Ishasha Wilderness for a safari game drive as you make your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Overnight inside Bwindi Forest for more upscale accommodations or near Buhoma Town for more moderately-priced options. Prepare for your morning gorilla trekking!
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Depart your hotel at 7:30am for Bwindi’s park headquarters. Receive a detailed briefing from park rangers on the gorilla trek. You will spend up to 6 hours gorilla trekking so it is important to be prepared.
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Depart your hotel in the morning and drive to Kihihi Airstrip. Fly from Kihihi back to Entebbe Airport. Connect to a different destination or return home.
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