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5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari

Accra, Uganda

5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari

5.0 / 5 · 213 reviews Offered by Dav Safaris 5-Day

Overview

This tour will take you Kibale Forest National Park which is a known true natural habitat for chimpanzees, get to see them swinging in the tropical forest. From there, head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. This tour also has a relaxation evening at the magnificent view of Lake Bunyonyi.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Entebbe to Entebbe

Via Kibale NP (Chimps), Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Uganda

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Kibale Forest Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

5-Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzees Safari
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $2,431 USD $1,925 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $2,431 USD $1,925 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Uganda
Start Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1 Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 2 Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP)
Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 4 Lake Bunyonyi
Day 5 Kampala (City)
End Entebbe (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

15
Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & hiking/walking
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Kibale Forest Lodge

Day 1-2

Kibale Forest Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Day 3

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Itambira Island Resort

Day 4

Itambira Island Resort

Mid-range hotel at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Itambira Island ResortItambira Island Resort

Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pickup and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 1

Pickup and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

You'll be picked up from either your hotel or airport and be ready for a 9 hours drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will have lunch along the way. On arrival, late dinner will be served at the lodge, with its scenic view of the forest, of Kibale National Park. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Day 2

Chimps Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Have an early morning breakfast before departing to the park headquarters where you will be given a safety and tracking briefing. You will then be taken by vehicle to a starting point, to commence your chimpanzee trek in the forest. After this phenomenal wildlife experience, return to your vehicle on the edge of the forest, returning to Isunga Lodge for lunch. Take an afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi Swamp sanctuary to see some birds and other primates. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP) Stay: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Have an early breakfast prior to departing for Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park and watch out for the eye-catching big game on the way like elephants, buffalos, antelopes, warthogs and other wildlife. In the afternoon, relax while having lunch in Kihihi town or take a walk to the bustling market of Kihihi. Continue to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake bunyonyi

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake bunyonyi

After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start gorilla trekking. The activity can last up to 4 hours or more to find the mountain gorillas as you hike up and down the slopes with dense mist-covered vegetation. Hence you will have a packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after creatures-the mountain gorillas. Upon reaching them, you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos. You will later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, for the optional activities like canoeing, boat ride, and community visits. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Itambira Island Resort Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Kampala/Kigali or Entebbe

Day 5

Transfer to Kampala/Kigali or Entebbe

After breakfast, start on the long drive back to Entebbe/Kampala with the memory of the great rare mountain apes. Have lunch en route with a stopover at the equator line for experimentation. Arrive late in the evening to be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport at approximately 6 pm to check in for your air transfer back home. Say farewell to the Pearl of Africa! Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kampala (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)

Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Dav Safaris
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Dav Safaris

5.0 operator rating 213 reviews

Tours and Travel Agency based in Uganda rendering mountain gorilla Trekking experience, birding, and wildlife safaris doubled with a range of services including mountaineering, white water rafting, and culture and community tours among others in Uganda and the entire East African Countries offering tailor-made services suiting all travel budgets. We pride ourselves in ensuring convenient safaris based on our guest requests in terms of budget, time, and travel need to enjoy your African safari.

Offices In

Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)

Member Of

USAGA & UTB

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Rwanda, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Very knowledgeable and pleasant to be around

I had a great experience with Dav Safaris. They did an excellent job planning my accommodations, made it possible to enjoy a wide range of activities while staying within my budget, and took very good care of me throughout the trip. I also really appreciate Isaac for being such a knowledgeable and supportive guide. Highly recommended!

Graeme · Canada

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Excellent tour, guide, accomodations and food! Sit back, relax and enjoy.

We have just arrived back from a last minute 10 day tour organised by Dav Safaris in beautiful Uganda. We had a wonderful time and Solomon was an outstanding driver and guide, who gave it his all to make our trip worthwhile. We are so pleased with our experience, the shared laughs during the game drives and dinnertimes and definitely recommend him! Booking a last minute trip to Uganda (we confirmed the tour on the 31st of January to leave on the 10th of February) was a bit stressful because we didn’t have much time to arrange flights, visa and a tour. After having requested quotations from multiple company’s we decided to go with Dav Safaris. Their offer was transparent on drive times, activities and accommodations. Optional upgrades for accommodations along with the additional costs were included. This allowed to research the different accommodations but also to upgrade at specific locations instead of just choosing basic, midrange of luxury for the whole trip. After our research we decided to stick with all the proposed accommodations and didn’t upgrade anywhere, because they all looked wonderful and had excellent reviews. Our own experience only confirmed this. In addition the offer was at a reasonable price and we read many positive reviews about Dav Safaris on different platforms (Facebook groups, Google reviews, Tripadvisor). Although the original offer was a standard itinerary, it was clear we could request adjustments to customize it to fit our wishes. For instance, we added a hike to the crater lakes after our Chimpanzee trekking because we liked to spend a bit more time in nature. Arranging the trip so last minute felt very stressful at times, but once we arrived it was clear everything was taken care of and we could just relax and enjoy. Solomon was an excellent guide who handled everything with great care and communicated very clearly with us. He was calm, held a short briefing every evening during dinner about the next day, what time we would have breakfast, what time we should leave and which activities we would be doing. At one point he expressed concerns about the itinerary for the last day but he helped think ahead about how we could resolve the issue without losing out on any activity or experiences. This really showed his engagement to giving us the best possible trip. Other than that, Solomon even fit in a couple of extra game drives when we were up for it, so we really got the most out of our time and money spent in and on the parks. It was clear he also just really enjoyed doing them, which likewise added to our excitement. Something else we were very impressed with is how he knew all the roads by heart. He didn’t you use any gps at any point, which showed he’s experienced and you could trust him, he knew what he was doing. So overall, we had a great trip to Uganda and excellent first experience in Africa thanks to Dav Safaris! Tips for travellers: definitely bring all your waterproof gear for the trekkings, and, if you have them, bring some binoculars. They can come in handy for game drives!

Photo by Anse
Photo by Anse
Photo by Anse
Photo by Anse

Anse · Belgium

Verified

Great experience with Dav Safaris

We had a great experience with Dav Safaris for a 5-day trip of Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking. The itinerary was well arranged (the trekking experience was absolutely amazing), the accommodations were clean and spacious and increasingly better throughout the journey. Our guide and driver Gracious was a gentle and professional young man. We enjoyed the time with him and would recommend Dav to all.

Eva · United Kingdom

Verified

Most Amazing Trip with Dav Safaris and our Guide Gracious!

We went on a 5-day chimpanzee and mountain gorilla safari through Rwanda and Uganda with davsafari and couldn't be happier and more satisfied. Communication and organization with Reagan was simply perfect and very straightforward. All aspects of the trip went as planned and were handled smoothly, punctually, and pleasantly. The lodges, including the rooms and food, were also perfect. On our previous trips, we sometimes had problems with the food, but not here. The food was always fresh, clean, and delicious. The lodges were in a great location for trekking. The rooms were also clean and very spacious. Encountering wild chimpanzees and gorillas was truly indescribable, but the absolute highlight of our trip was our guide, Kato Gracious. He was truly the nicest and best guide we could have asked for. We had the best time with him and enjoyed every day! On the sometimes long journeys between the national parks, he always went the extra mile to show us highlights along the way, ensuring we had an unforgettable trip. We cannot express enough how highly we recommend him. We will definitely be back, and there is no doubt that we will book with davsafari again!

Niklas & Linda · Germany

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Kibale Forest Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Dav Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Dav Safaris.

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