Chimpanzee Trekking

at Kibale Forest National Park

7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari (1 Week Tour) 2026

7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari (1 Week Tour) takes you Gorilla, Chimpanzee trekking & Wildlife Tour. This 7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari is ideal for travelers interested in watching Gorillas, Chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat as well as wildlife animals.

7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari starts at the Entebbe International Airport where you are welcomed by a driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session as well as briefing on the 7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari then later he shall transfer you to check-in lodge/hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight.

Overview of the 7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe then to Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park (Game Drive & Boat Cruise)
Day 7: Departure to Kampala/ Entebbe

Detailed Itinerary of the 7 Days Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe then to Hotel

Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport then proceed to meet the driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session and precise briefing about the 7 Days Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari. He shall then later transfer you to check-in hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Hotel Protea. 

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park 

Breakfast in the morning then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park on a journey that takes you a period of 6 to 8 hours. You shall transfer watching the green terrain, bird species as well as have lunch. After sometime, you shall reach the park and check in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Kibale Forest Camp.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibale Forest National Park

Early morning breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the chimpanzees. On reaching here, you are welcomed by park rangers who take you through precise briefing on conduct around the Chimpanzees as they inform you about the vast Kibale Forest National Park as well as the various chimpanzee communities available to be trekked in the park.

After the precise briefing, you shall be located into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest to trek the chimpanzees for a period of 2 to 4 hours.

You shall follow varying trails in the forest vegetation as you traverse from one point to another until you meet the chimpanzees and stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. After trekking the chimpanzees, you shall return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Kibale Forest Camp.

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Breakfast then embark on transfer for a period of 4 to 5 hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species as well as lunch. After a while, you shall reach the Park and proceed to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Forest Impenetrable Forest

Early morning breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for precise briefing on conduct around the Gorillas. On reaching here, you are welcomed by park rangers who take you through precise briefing on conduct around the Gorillas as they inform you about the vast Bwindi Forest National Park as well as the various Mountain Gorilla trekking families that inhabit the thick forest vegetation habitat.

After precise briefing, you shall be located into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest to trek the Mountain Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours. You shall follow varying trails in the thick green forest vegetation as you traverse from one point with park rangers informing you about the park and Gorillas. After trekking the Gorillas, you shall return to the park headquarters for your Gorilla Trekking Certificate then to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.

Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park (en-route Game Drive & Boat Cruise)

Breakfast in the early morning then embark on transfer past Mbarara Town to Lake Mburo National Park for a period of 5 to 6 hours watching the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch.

After a while, you shall reach the park and proceed on an en-route Game Drive watching wildlife animals like Lions,
Elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda kob, Warthogs, hyenas, hippos, antelopes, giraffes, horses, etc. You shall proceed to the lake shore where you are briefed on conduct then later embark on a Boat Cruise that takes 3 hours.

You shall watch may hippos, crocodiles beneath the water as well as other animals breaking their thirst along the shore. You shall take many photos to keep then after proceed to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mburo Safari Lodge.

Day 7: Departure to Kampala or Entebbe Airport

Breakfast in the morning then with all your luggage transfer on departure to Kampala or the Entebbe International Airport to board your flight back home.

Safari Inclusions

  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • All park entrance fees
  • Accommodation and Meals
  • Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Game drives
  • Boat Cruises
  • Fuel and vehicle-related costs
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Government taxes and levies

Safari Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities (e.g. nature walks, night game drives, cultural visits)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone bills)
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks unless specified by the lodge
  • Tips & gratuities for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
  • Extra chimp treks beyond the one included
  • Medical expenses & vaccinations