Uganda · Primate Safari
5-Day Gorillas & Chimpanzees of Uganda
Africa's two great apes in a single week
Photo: Francesco Ungaro / PexelsDuration5 days
Price (pp)$2,350–4,900
Best timeJun–Sep, Dec–Feb
Stops2
Overview
About this safari
Two headline primate treks — chimpanzees in Kibale, the world's densest primate forest, and mountain gorillas in Bwindi — with the drive between them through Uganda's green highlands.
Highlights
- Chimpanzee trek
- densest primate forest
- mountain gorillas
- highland tea country
- two great apes
Day by day
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Day 1
Entebbe to Kibale Forest, arriving for an evening briefing. Day 2: Chimpanzee trek in Kibale, home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Afternoon guided swamp walk for monkeys and birdlife. Day 3: Long, scenic transfer south toward Bwindi through tea country and terraced hills. Day 4: Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi — the strenuous walk in, then the permitted hour with a habituated family. Day 5: Return to Entebbe for onward travel.
Where you'll go
Kibale Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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