8 Days Uganda gorilla tour

The 8 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a comprehensive safari that combines Uganda’s most iconic wildlife experiences with unforgettable encounters with endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. This journey takes you through some of the country’s most spectacular destinations, including Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Bunyonyi.

Track chimpanzees in the primate capital of East Africa, enjoy game drives and a boat safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, search for the famous tree climbing lions of Ishasha, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, and unwind along the scenic shores of Lake Bunyonyi before returning to Entebbe.

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Entebbe or Kampala and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy beautiful views of tea plantations, rolling hills, traditional villages, and the lush countryside of western Uganda.

Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge for relaxation.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking adventure.

Track habituated chimpanzees through the rainforest and observe them as they feed, communicate, and move through the forest canopy.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its diverse birdlife and primate species.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive through scenic crater lake regions and enjoy views of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Arrive at the park in time for lunch before heading out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, Uganda kobs, and other wildlife.

After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds gather along the shores.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree climbing lions.

Enjoy a game drive while searching for these unique predators before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening and prepare for gorilla trekking the following day.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.

Begin your trek through the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with numerous islands.

Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi / BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi / Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort / Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Relaxation and Exploration at Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Lake Bunyonyi.

Take a canoe ride, visit some of the islands, enjoy birdwatching, swim in the bilharzia-free waters, or simply relax while taking in the stunning scenery.

Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi / BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi / Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort / Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala.

Stop at the Equator for photographs, lunch, and souvenir shopping before continuing to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation: No Overnight Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

Kibale Forest National Park

• Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• Crater Lakes Tour
• Coffee Experience Tour
• Community Cultural Visit
• Bird Watching Safari

Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Lion Tracking Experience
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
• Maramagambo Forest Walk
• Katwe Salt Lake Tour
• Sundowner Experience
• Bird Watching Safari

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Gorilla Habituation Experience
• Waterfall Trail Walk
• Community Village Visit
• Coffee Experience Tour
• Bird Watching Excursion

Lake Bunyonyi

• Canoeing Experience
• Ziplining
• Island Hopping Tour
• Community Cultural Visit
• Nature Walks
• Bird Watching
• Sport Fishing