Chimpanzees in Kibale and mountain gorillas in Bwindi in four unhurried days, linked by scheduled flights.
Uganda is the one place where you can easily see both of Africa’s great apes on the same short trip. We fly you to Kibale for the chimpanzees, then on to Bwindi for the gorillas, so almost none of your time is spent on the road.
Primate Lodge puts you inside Kibale Forest, first onto the chimp trail in the morning; Bwindi Lodge puts you a short walk from the gorilla briefing.
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 15
Gorilla permits are only issued to visitors aged 15 and over.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: active.
Take the morning flight from Entebbe to Kasese and drive to Primate Lodge inside Kibale Forest. In the afternoon, walk the Bigodi Wetland with a community guide, looking for red colobus 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.
Head out early to find the chimpanzees, following their calls through the forest until you are among them. After lunch, fly south to Kihihi and drive to Bwindi Lodge, arriving in time for the fire.
Overnight
Bwindi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight bandas facing the forest in Buhoma, a short walk from the gorilla trek briefing point.
Walk from the lodge to the briefing and set off with your trackers to find your gorilla family. The afternoon is for a massage, a village walk or simply sitting on your terrace looking into the forest.
Overnight
Bwindi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight bandas facing the forest in Buhoma, a short walk from the gorilla trek briefing point.
A slow breakfast and a morning flight back to Entebbe.
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
Bwindi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Eight bandas facing the forest in Buhoma, a short walk from the gorilla trek briefing point.
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$4,870 | US$4,150 | US$3,901 | US$3,901 | US$3,901 | US$3,901 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$4,370 | US$3,650 | US$3,431 | US$3,431 | US$3,431 | US$3,431 | 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. Gorilla permits are included at the current government rate and are 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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