Safari overview:
Your 9 days gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda the Pearl of Africa will take you to destinations like Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking, bigodi wetland sanctuary to add on your bird checklist since the swamp is a home to several birds, Queen Elizabeth National Park the most popular tourist destination in Uganda, Bwindi for gorilla trekking experience, cultural encounter for the Batwa and finally Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey tracking and volcano climbing.
Discover Our Rates & Accommodations for This Tour
Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $2,182 p/p | From $1,786 p/p | From $1,704 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Kampala to Kibale National Park
Upon arrival, you will be met by your Epic Uganda Vacation guide for a briefing on your 9-day adventure. Subsequently, we begin the drive to Kibale National Park. Along the way, you will enjoy the stunning scenery of tea plantations and the Rwenzori Mountain foothills. We stop in Fort Portal City for lunch before checking into your forest lodge.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, we head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre. Notably, Kibale is home to 13 primate species. Once your 1–4 hour trek begins, you will spend a magical hour with a habituated chimpanzee family. In the afternoon, we explore Bigodi Swamp, a sanctuary famous for the Great Blue Turaco and rare primates like the Red Colobus and Grey-cheeked Mangabey.
Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel
Following checkout, a scenic 2–3 hour drive brings us to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch at your lodge, we board an evening boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Indeed, this is the best way to see massive pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and elephants cooling off at the water’s edge.
Day 4: Morning Cruise & Sunset Game Drive
To start the day, we enjoy a morning boat cruise to catch the wildlife at its most active. Afterward, we return for lunch and relaxation. As the sun begins to set, we head to the Kasenyi Plains for a game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, and herds of Cape buffalo roaming the open savannah.
Day 5: South to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Next, we transition to the southwestern highlands of the Kisoro District. This 6-hour journey leads us to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half the world’s mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, we check into the lodge for a quiet evening of preparation for tomorrow’s trek.
Day 6: The Gorilla Encounter & Batwa Culture
This is the centerpiece of your safari. After a safety briefing, you will enter the ancient forest to track the endangered mountain gorillas. While the trek can last up to 8 hours, the one hour spent with these gentle giants is life-changing. In the evening, we visit the Batwa Community to learn about their ancestral life in the forest through traditional dance and fire-making demonstrations.
Day 7: Mgahinga: “Where Gold Meets Silver”
Moving on, we drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park—Uganda’s smallest but most diverse primate park. In the afternoon, we embark on the Batwa Trail, where Twa guides share the “real history” of their people within the volcanic shadows of the Virunga Massif.
Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking & Volcano Hiking
Today, we track the striking, fast-moving Golden Monkeys. Furthermore, for those with a spirit of adventure, the afternoon offers a hike up Mt. Sabinyo. Remarkably, reaching the summit places you in three countries—Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo—all at the same time!
Day 9: Return to Kampala/Entebbe
On our final day, we begin the journey back to Kampala. We stop at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe for iconic photos and a picnic lunch. Finally, we proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your 9-day primate adventure.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
