5 Days / 4 Nights Uganda Mid Range Safari Wildlife Safari

5-Day Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari – Bwindi & Kibale Adventure

An Unforgettable 5-Day Mid Range Safari Experience in Uganda

Safari Overview & Highlights

Experience the best of Uganda’s primate wildlife on this 5-day safari combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park.

Your journey begins from Kampala (or Entebbe), traveling through scenic countryside, rolling hills, and local villages to the dense rainforest of Bwindi. This park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas, where you will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trekking experience. Guided by expert rangers, you will hike through the forest until you meet a gorilla family and spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.

You will then continue to Kibale Forest, known as the primate capital of East Africa, for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Here, you may also encounter other primates such as colobus monkeys and baboons, along with diverse birdlife.

Throughout the safari, enjoy beautiful landscapes, cultural encounters, and comfortable lodge stays. This itinerary is ideal for travelers looking for a short, well-rounded, and memorable primate safari experience in Uganda.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 5-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Depart Entebbe/Kigali and travel across the scenic rolling terraced hills of southwestern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your rainforest lodge in the late afternoon, taking in views of the dense mist-shrouded jungle canopy.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Haven Lodge Rushaga Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

The pinnacle experience: Mountain Gorilla Trekking. After an early morning briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek into the primordial rainforest following ranger-trackers. When you find the habituated gorilla family, spend a transformative one hour observing the silverback, females, and playful infants in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Haven Lodge Rushaga Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Explore the surrounding community with a guided walk to the indigenous Batwa pygmies, learning about traditional forest hunting and healing herbs, or take a swamp nature walk in search of endemic Albertine Rift birds.

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Haven Lodge Rushaga Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 In-Depth Safari Exploration in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Haven Lodge Rushaga Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Final Sunrise Game Drive & Departure from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

After a relaxed rainforest breakfast, embark on your transfer back to Entebbe Airport (or Kigali, Rwanda) with memories of a lifetime.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees