Chimpanzees in the forest of Kibale, then lions, elephants and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth, with a flight back to Entebbe.
Kibale is home to thirteen species of primate and some of the most reliable chimpanzee tracking in Africa. Queen Elizabeth, a couple of hours south, adds the savannah. Together they make a compact safari that shows you both sides of western Uganda.
Kyambura Gorge Lodge looks over the gorge where another community of chimpanzees lives. A flight from Kasese on the last day saves you the long drive home.
Uganda
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Minimum age 12
Suitable for travellers aged 12 and over.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: active.
Drive west to Fort Portal and Kibale Forest, arriving at Primate Lodge for a late lunch. In the afternoon walk the Bigodi Wetland with a community guide, looking for red colobus monkeys and the great blue turaco.
Overnight
Primate Lodge Kibale (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
The only lodge inside Kibale Forest, a short walk from the chimpanzee briefing.
Set out early with a ranger to find a chimpanzee community by their calls, and spend an hour among them. After lunch you drive south to Kyambura Gorge Lodge, on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Overnight
Kyambura Gorge Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Converted coffee-store bandas overlooking the Kyambura Gorge and the Rwenzoris.
Start with an early game drive across the savannah for lion, elephant and buffalo, then take the afternoon launch along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos lie in rows and the birdlife is dense. If you would like a second chimpanzee experience, your guide can arrange an optional walk into Kyambura Gorge.
Overnight
Kyambura Gorge Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Converted coffee-store bandas overlooking the Kyambura Gorge and the Rwenzoris.
A slow morning at the lodge, then the drive to Kasese airstrip for the scheduled flight to Entebbe, with time for lunch before onward connections.
Primate Lodge Kibale (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
The only lodge inside Kibale Forest, a short walk from the chimpanzee briefing.
Lunch & dinner
Kyambura Gorge Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Converted coffee-store bandas overlooking the Kyambura Gorge and the Rwenzoris.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$3,630 | US$3,080 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$3,190 | US$2,700 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. The chimpanzee tracking permit is included and subject to availability.
Best time for this trip Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb
For gorilla and chimp treks, bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers you can tuck into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket and gardening gloves for grabbing vines. Porters are available at the trailhead and we recommend hiring one: it helps your trek and supports the local community.
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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