Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda

4.9Based on

Carbon neutral

11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

14 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Entebbe, Uganda

Ends

Entebbe, Uganda

Highlights

Discover Uganda’s incredible wildlife with the guides who know them best

Track chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest with an expert local guide

Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to spend an unforgettable hour with mountain gorillas

Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, home to zebras, giraffes and impala

Itinerary

Step into a living wildlife documentary on the “Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda” tour, an 11-day guided journey starting and ending in Entebbe. Tailored for seniors with a spirit for adventure, this moderate-activity trip takes you deep into Uganda’s most renowned national parks and reserves.

Track chimpanzees in the lush Kibale Forest, search for zebras and leopards at Lake Mburo National Park, and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek through Bwindi’s dense jungle to spend an hour with mountain gorillas. The itinerary balances thrilling wildlife encounters with comfortable accommodations and expert guidance, ensuring an enriching and accessible experience.

The tour’s main activity—wildlife watching—is enhanced by intimate group sizes and knowledgeable guides, maximizing your chances of observing rare species. Its unique selling point is the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, a rare opportunity to witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

For those who dream of Africa’s wild heart, this Uganda trip promises extraordinary memories and profound connections with nature.

day 1 - Adventure starts in Entebbe

Our adventure begins in Entebbe, a city on the north shore of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. Today is all about settling in after your journey, so head to the hotel and relax for the evening.

Accommodation: 2 Friends Hotel, Papyrus Guest House or Boma Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade to a lake-view room at the 2 Friends Hotel – speak to your sales representative for more details

Accommodation:2 Friends Hotel, Papyrus Guest House or Boma Hotel (or similar)

day 2 - Drive to Kibale Forest

This morning, we have breakfast and your leader will run a welcome brief before we leave Entebbe. The drive time depends, in large part, on traffic in Kampala but should take approximately seven hours.

Upon arrival, we can relax at our lakeside lodge. Kibale Forest National Park is home to 13 primate species: there are nine diurnal primates, including vervet, red-tailed, L’Hoest’s, red colobus, black-and-white colobus and blue monkeys, plus grey-cheeked mangabey, olive baboons and, the most famous of all, chimpanzees. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, the odds of encountering them are very good.

Accommodation: Turaco Treetops (or similar)

Upgrade to a luxury cottage today – speak to your sales representative for more details