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Uganda: Gorilla & Chimp Safari

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2
Guests
11
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Home — Uganda: Gorilla & Chimp Safari

Tracking Uganda’s Great Apes

This nine-night journey through Uganda focuses exclusively on the country’s great apes, combining the forested landscapes of Kibale, Bwindi, and Mgahinga. With a private driver-guide throughout, travel is seamless between light aircraft flights and vehicle transfers, ensuring access to the premier locations for chimpanzee and mountain gorilla tracking. Each setting provides a different perspective on Uganda’s ecology, from crater lakes and montane forests to volcanic slopes and rural community lands.

The emphasis is on immersive, early morning treks led by expert trackers, complemented by afternoons for cultural encounters and reflective time at lodges positioned in areas of ecological importance. Guests will encounter habituated chimpanzees in Kibale, gorilla families deep in Bwindi’s ridges, and finally the solitary habituated group in Mgahinga, which is in our opinion the most rewarding yet least visited park for gorilla tracking. By combining these regions, the safari offers both biological richness and cultural depth, set against Uganda’s varied highland terrain.

Daily Summary

Day
1

Entebbe

Arrive in Entebbe and transfer privately to Hotel No 5, set in a quiet neighbourhood. This first day is designed for rest after long-haul travel, adjusting to Uganda’s rhythm. Depending on arrival time, guests may enjoy the gardens, pool, or a walk along Lake Victoria’s edge. The evening provides a gentle introduction before beginning the primate-focused journey.

Bed & Breakfast
Hotel No 5
Days
2-3

Kibale Forest

Fly west to Kasese and continue by road to Kibale Lodge. Early starts take you into Kibale National Park, home to Africa’s highest density of chimpanzees. Tracking involves observing troop dynamics, feeding behaviour, and vocal communication in the forest canopy. Afternoons allow for exploration of crater lakes, community walks, or birdwatching in an area renowned for forest species such as the green-breasted pitta.

Fully Inclusive
Kibale Lodge
Days
4-6

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Fly south into Bwindi’s remote southern sector, staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. Mornings are devoted to gorilla tracking, which can involve strenuous hikes across ridges and valleys. This region’s steep terrain supports a rich assemblage of birdlife and primates beyond gorillas. Afternoons are at leisure, with options to visit local communities or simply take in views stretching into the Virunga chain.

Fully Inclusive
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Days
7-9

Mgahinga National Park

Transfer by road to Mt Gahinga Lodge, bordering Uganda’s smallest but most secluded gorilla park. With only one habituated group, encounters here are highly focused and often more intimate. Beyond gorilla tracking, guests may hike the volcanic slopes or learn about the Batwa community who once lived in the forest. Three nights provide time to engage deeply with this unique landscape before departure.

Fully Inclusive
Mt Gahinga Lodge

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Fitzroy are true specialists in accessing the wilderness. They know where to go and importantly, when to go there. Highly recommended!

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