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Walk Among Giants Gorillas, Chimps & the Wild Heart of Uganda

Overview
Western Uganda is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. On this 8 day adventure, you’ll explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla trekking, track chimpanzees in Kibale, and witness tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The landscapes shift from misty rainforests to open savannahs, and each day brings new stories told through wildlife encounters, cultural visits, and golden sunsets over crater lakes.
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel (hippos, elephants, and crocodiles)
- Visit crater lakes and local communities
Itineraries
Your journey begins in Entebbe, where our driver will welcome you at the airport. Settle into your hotel and enjoy the calm shores of Lake Victoria. This first night is all about resting and adjusting before your adventure unfolds.
After breakfast, take a road trip through the rolling hills of Uganda. The drive to Kibale is stunning, with lush tea plantations and sparkling crater lakes along the way. By evening, you’ll reach the “primate capital of the world.”
Head into the rainforest with experienced guides to track wild chimpanzees. Hearing their calls echo through the forest is unforgettable. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetlands, a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to rare species and beautiful swamp vegetation.
Journey south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After check-in, go on your first savannah game drive. Expect elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and maybe even a leopard if you’re lucky. The sunset over the park is breathtaking.
Start the day with an early drive to spot lions and other predators when they’re most active. Later, cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and countless birds gather. You’ll see wildlife just a few meters away.
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the Ishasha sector, famous for its unique treeclimbing lions. Keep your camera ready you might catch them lounging on fig tree branches. Arrive in Bwindi, home of the mountain gorillas.
This is the highlight of your safari. Hike through thick jungle terrain to meet a family of mountain gorillas. Watching them interact in their natural habitat is humbling and life-changing. An unforgettable bucket-list experience.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe. Depending on your flight time, you may stop for souvenir shopping along the way. Fly back home with memories of Uganda’s primates, wildlife, and landscapes forever etched in your heart.
- Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permits
- Accommodation (lodge stays, full board)
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicle
- English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips & personal expenses
$5,450 per person (2–4 travelers)
$5,200 per person (5–8 travelers)
$5,000 per person (9+ travelers)
Single supplement: $550
Price: From $5,450 per person
- Permits for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking are included.
- Best travel months: June–September, December–February.
- Suitable for active travelers with moderate fitness.