7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

This 7 day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking tour will take you to the heart of the African jungle parks, where you will be able to witness and interact with some of the most fascinating primates on the planet. You will spend 7 days trekking through the lush rainforests of Uganda, observing and learning about the behavior, social structures, and adaptations of chimpanzees and gorillas.

Kibale Forest National Park

The first part of your journey will take you to Kibale Forest National Park, where you will spend a day trekking in search of chimpanzees. These intelligent and highly social primates are a close relative of humans, and it is a truly awe-inspiring experience to observe them in their natural habitat. Your guide will share with you fascinating facts about their behavior, communication, and social structures, and you will have the opportunity to observe their play, grooming, and feeding behaviors.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

The next part of your journey will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, where you will spend another day trekking in search of gorillas. These magnificent primates are known for their intelligence, strength, and gentle nature, and observing them up close is a truly unforgettable experience. Your guide will share with you the unique behaviors, social structures, and adaptations of gorillas, and you will have the opportunity to witness their interactions with each other and the forest around them.

Throughout the 7 days of your journey, you will stay in comfortable lodges and camps, where you will be able to rest and rejuvenate after each day of trekking. You will also have the opportunity to explore the local area and meet the friendly local people, learning about their culture and way of life.

This Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking tour is an amazing adventure that will take you deep into the heart of the African jungle and give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe and interact with some of the most fascinating primates on the planet. Book your tour today and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey!

Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel or  Entebbe airport in Uganda and driven to Kibale National Park, which takes about 7 hours. Along the way, you will make stops for breakfast, 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, lunch, and photo opportunities. Upon arrival at Kibale National Park, you will check into your chosen accommodation for dinner and spend the night there, getting some rest for the next day’s adventure.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking  and Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary In Kibale Forest National Park 

Chimpanzee Trekking

You will be up early for a cup of coffee or tea and set off for a chimpanzee trek, which is one of the main highlights of a visit to Kibale National Park. The trek will last 3-4 hours and will be guided by a knowledgeable ranger who will provide you with a brief on the rules and regulations. You will hike through the lush forests of Kibale National Park in search of habituated chimpanzee families. Once you come across the chimpanzees, you will have an hour to observe them as they go about their daily activities such as eating, grooming, playing, and nursing their young.

Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

After the trek, you will return to your accommodation for lunch, then After lunch visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary from where you will take on a guided walk around the Swamp which will provide you with the opportunity to see a wide range of flora and fauna. View a variety of butterflies, birds and other insects. Have a tour of the crater region around Ndali lodge. You may also stop over at any tea plantation along the road if you wish. Have an evening tour of the crater region, visit top of the world, the natural bridge. On a clear day you will be able to have a view of the snow cap on the Rwenzori. For Dinner and Overnight at your lodge.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After having breakfast, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is approximately 2 hours away. This drive will provide you with the opportunity to admire the stunning views of the Ugandan countryside. Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will be checked into your accommodation and have lunch. After lunch, you will have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the facilities at your lodge. The next day, you will be embarking on an early morning game drive in the park, which will provide you with an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffalo, and many more.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise Along Kazinga Channel 

After your breakfast, you will set out on a morning game drive in the national park, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. You will set off for an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which will last about 3 hours. The game drive will provide you with an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, and more. After the game drive, you will have lunch and then set off for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The 2-hour boat tour will take you through the watery home of hundreds of hippos and other wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, and water birds. After the boat cruise, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via ishasha sector for Tree Climbing Lions

After breakfast, you will be driven to Bwindi impenetrable forest np via ishasha sector which is famous for its tree climbing lions, for  game drive to look for the tree climbing lions and drive to bwindi impenetrable forest national park a home to the famous half of the worlds endangered mountain gorillas. A magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the albertain rift valley. This ancient rain forest -one of the few in Africa to have flourished throughout the last ice age -is home to roughly half of the world’s mountain gorilla, arrive to check in and have lunch. After your lunch you will go for an evening village walk and shopping at the craft market before dinner. At an altitude of up to 2,607 meters (8553ft). Expect some cooler temperatures in the evening.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After an early breakfast and your packed lunch ready, you will walk slowly to the park headquarters for briefing by the park rangers after which we will head out to track the mystical creatures. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists.

The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla trekking tour group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. Enjoy your packed lunch with these mystical creatures. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Return to your lodge. Freshen up from the long tracking and thereafter check out for Batwa trail experience, enjoy cultural dances and the local touch which after you will come to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 7: Transfer back to Kampala

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport, which takes about 7-8 hours. Along the way, you will have one last opportunity to admire the scenic beauty of Uganda. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of the tour. This will be an opportunity to reflect on. Thank you so much for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations, on 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari and we hope to see you again!!

Location: Entebbe International Airport

Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Cost Includes on 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking :

• Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
• Private transport for 7 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD,air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
• Flue for 7 days
• English safari driver guide for 7 days
• Mid-range accommodation for 7 night on full board (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
• All en-route meals and bottled mineral water throughout your tour
• All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
• Bigodi sanctuary swamp and community safari
• 1 Chimpanzee Trekking permit per person (Kibale forest national park)
• 1 Mountain gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Buhoma sector )
• A visit to the Equator land mark
• Batwa Community Encounter

Cost Excludes on 7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking :

• • International and domestic flights
  • Country entry visa
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
  • Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
  • Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)

Special Deals on African Safari 2023-2024 (Rates Per Person in USD)

Our Safari Vehicles - Luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser Extended

All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.

Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan

Electrical charging & power supply

All our safari vehicles have power / charging points. Please bring travel adaptors to ensure they are suitable for your appliances / devices

What happens if the jeep breaks down?

Our Safari vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. The age of the vehicles in our fleet varies but most were built between 2008 and 2013. If your vehicle does break down and it cannot be fixed on the road, we will request a rescue jeep which will come for you so that you can continue your safari with minimum impact. Whilst every effort is made to prevent this from happening, the driving is rough and the vehicles do take quite a pounding!

We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have a total fleet of 225 well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have hatched roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sight seeing.