10 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trek

10 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trek Uganda Chimpanzee Safari

Destinations to Visit: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison falls National Park, Kibale National Park-the home of Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park.

Categories: Africa Trips, Birding Safari, Chimpanzee Tour, Gorilla Trekking, Uganda Safari, Wildlife Safari

Tags: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala City, Kibale Forest National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Safari Highlights

• On-foot Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
• Hike to the top of the thundering Murchison Falls.
• Boat cruise to the “Devil’s Cauldron” and savannah game drives.
• Chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital, Kibale National Park.
• Searching for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Sector.
• The life-changing Mountain Gorilla tracking in Bwindi.
• Canoeing and relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.
• Horseback riding safari and nature walks in Lake Mburo National Park.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Price Includes:

• Park fees (For non-residents).
• Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits.
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary.
• All accommodation and meals.
• A professional driver/guide and all transportation.
• Roundtrip airport transfer and bottled drinking water.

Price Excludes:

• International flights and Visa fees.
• Tips and personal souvenirs.
• Any items of a personal nature.

Detailed 10-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala/Entebbe

Upon arrival, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for a briefing about the upcoming adventure.

• Lodge: Marie’s Royale Hotel (Mid-Range).
• Meals: Dinner included.

Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls

Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot rhino tracking with a ranger. After lunch, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and hike to the top of the falls to witness the Nile squeeze through a 7-meter gorge.

• Lodge: Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 3: Murchison Falls Experience

Start with an early morning game drive to spot lions, giraffes, elephants, and Cape buffalo. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of the falls—the “Devil’s Cauldron”—to see hippos and crocodiles.

• Lodge: Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Kibale

After a morning game drive, depart for Kibale National Park. This scenic drive takes you through local villages and lush countryside. In the evening, enjoy a nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary.

• Lodge: Isunga Lodge (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Queen Elizabeth NP

Enter the forest for chimpanzee tracking. You will also encounter other primates like the Red Colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys. Later, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.

• Lodge: Enganzi Game Lodge (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 6: Kasenyi Plains & Kazinga Channel

A morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains offers chances to see lions, leopards, and Uganda Kobs. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of hippos.

• Lodge: Enganzi Game Lodge (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 7: Ishasha Sector & Bwindi Forest

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Continue to the misty rainforests of Bwindi, home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas.

• Lodge: Gorilla Mist Camp (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi

The ultimate highlight: track mountain gorillas through the dense rainforest. After the encounter, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, the second-deepest lake in Africa, for an evening of relaxation and canoeing.

• Lodge: Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise to spot hippos, buffaloes, warthogs, and a variety of bird species.

• Lodge: Rwakobo Rock (Mid-Range).
• Meals: All meals included.

Day 10: Horseback Safari & Departure

Experience a 2-hour horseback riding safari to get close to the wildlife. Afterward, return to Kampala/Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping before your flight.

• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.