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7-Day Chimps, Gorillas Trekking and Wildlife Tour

Accra, Uganda

7-Day Chimps, Gorillas Trekking and Wildlife Tour

4.8 / 5 · 17 reviews Offered by Verdoro Safaris 7-Day

Overview

This 7 Day Gorillas and Savannah Safari will take you to Kibale National park the primate capital of the world where you will track the chimpanzees and many other primates, you will also have a chance to tour Queen Elizabeth National park and enjoy many game drives and a boat cruise on Kazinga channel, visit Bwindi impenetrable National park famously known for mountain gorilla trekking with Lake Mburo as well.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

7-Day

Route

Entebbe to Entebbe (City)

Via Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Uganda

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Accommodation

Primate Lodge Kibale - Luxury lodge inside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

7-Day Chimps, Gorillas Trekking and Wildlife Tour
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $3,916 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $3,927 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 n/a* USD $3,960 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
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 2-3 Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 4-5 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 6 Lake Mburo NP
End Entebbe (City) (Day 7)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges.

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 changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot 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, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & boat
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Primate Lodge Kibale

Day 1

Primate Lodge Kibale

Luxury lodge inside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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The Bush Lodge

Day 2-3

The Bush Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

The Bush LodgeThe Bush LodgeThe Bush Lodge
Mahogany Springs Lodge

Day 4-5

Mahogany Springs Lodge

Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Kigambira Safari Lodge

Day 6

Kigambira Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 7

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.

Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Nature Walk

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Nature Walk

On arrival, you will be picked by a verdoro safaris guide/drive who will transfer you to kibale national park you will begin your Gorillas and Savannah Safari as you are transferred west through tea plantations and rolling hills to reach Fort Portal town where you will have an en-route lunch before proceeding to Kibale National Park. After checking into the hotel, you will embark on a guided nature walk through the dense papyrus at Magombe Swamp which is part of Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary situated on the edge of Kibale Forest National Park. On your nature walk, you have the chance to spot up to 138 bird species including the Great Blue Turaco, a variety of butterflies and perhaps the real draw card of this swamp; its seven species of monkeys including red colobus, grey-cheeked Mangabey, L’Hoest, varved, black and white colobus, blue monkey and baboons. Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Primate Lodge Kibale Luxury lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Chimpanzee Trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 2

Chimpanzee Trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you will be briefed before embarking on your trek of the exciting chimps in Kibale Forest. Once you’ve found your group of chimpanzees, you will spend one hour with them, observing their humorous hand gestures and facial expressions, their ear-piercing squeals and their death-defying leaps through the trees. After trekking, you will leave the rainforest and drive south following the Rwenzori Mountain chain to reach the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park with an en route stop at the equator line for lunch. On arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will take an evening game drive through the explosion crater-lake fields expecting to spot a variety of species such as elephants, Uganda kob, bushbuck and troops of baboon. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Game Drive and Launch cruise on the Kazinga channel

Day 3

Game Drive and Launch cruise on the Kazinga channel

Depart for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains aiming to spot lions hunting in the morning. The Kasenyi plains are a prime location to track prides of lions, which hunt the game herds found here. Expect to spot elephants, buffalo, warthogs, bushbuck, waterbuck and vast herds of Uganda kobs as you be joined on this game drive by a guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority who is an expert in tracking the lions. After lunch, you will explore Kazinga Channel on a water safari as the river flows through the heart of the park and connects Lake Edward and Lake George. On your boat cruise, expect to spot elephants, buffalo, warthogs and waterbucks as they cool off along the river banks in the heat of the day. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Transfer to Bwindi Forest via Ishasha

Day 4

Transfer to Bwindi Forest via Ishasha

You will exit Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha Plains in the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for another epic game drive. Ishasha is famous for its iconic tree-climbing lions that climb trees to catch cool breezes. After your game drive, you will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mahogany Springs Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 5

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

With an early breakfast and a packed lunch, you will be transferred to the Uganda Wildlife Authority park headquarters where you’ll be briefed on the gorilla tracking which begins at 8:00 am. You will then be guided into the jungle to track the shy primates. The trek length varies depending on where the gorillas spent the night, ranging from 30 minutes to 7 hours, once you find the gorilla family, you will spend one hour with them, observing them feed, socialize and display their prowess. Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mahogany Springs Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park driving through winding roads, farmlands and forests. Lake Mburo National Park boasts a beautiful acacia Savannah terrain and woodlands. On arrival, you will embark on a game drive expecting to spot warthog, impala, zebras, oribi, leopard and several savannah bird species some of which include lapwings, hornbills, and coqui francolin. This park is also home to the eland, Africa’s largest antelope species only found here and Kidepo valley National Park. After dinner, you will set out to explore this park on a nocturnal game drive guided by a ranger, you will be scanning the savannah with a spotlight to search for a variety of species including the genet cat, warthog, hippos, spotted hyena and the elusive leopard. Luxury lodge located inside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Kigambira Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Transfer to Entebbe, visit Mabamba swamp & departure

Day 7

Transfer to Entebbe, visit Mabamba swamp & departure

With a sumptuous African breakfast, you will transfer from Lake Mburo to Mabamba Swamp on the shores of Lake Victoria, driving through Mbarara town and crossing the equator at Mbarara. At Mabamba Swamp, you will set out on the water in a local canoe guided by an expert birder. You will explore the swamp in search of the infamous Shoebill Stork, the Grey Crowned Crane, Uganda’s National Bird, the Saddle-billed Stork, the African Fish Eagle and the Malachite Kingfisher. Your guide will then drive you across town to Entebbe International Airport in time for you to check in and catch your outbound Air Transfer back home. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

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)

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

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 select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Verdoro Safaris
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Offered by

Verdoro Safaris

4.8 operator rating 17 reviews

Verdoro Safaris is a passionate East African safari company based in Uganda. We specialize in creating unforgettable travel experiences that prioritize the preservation of wildlife. We work hand-in-hand with regional wildlife authorities, adhering to strict conservation measures. Our commitment to sustainable tourism ensures the longevity of East Africa's natural wonders for future generations. supporting responsible travel practices, we also contribute to the region's thriving tourism industry.

Office In

Uganda

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)

Member Of

UTB, UWA & YUTO

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.80 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

Professional, well-organized, respectful, punctual

I recently had the pleasure of traveling with Verdoro Safaris, and it was an outstanding experience from the start to the end. Communication before and during the trip was clear and professional. Every question I had was answered with patience and detail, which made me feel confident and excited before the tour even began.The staff were good too. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and local culture, and his enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. I enjoyed the game drives of Murchison falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park. I highly recommend Verdoro Safaris to anyone looking for a reliable, enriching, and well-organized safari experience. You won’t be disappointed because they exceeded my expectations.

Zoran · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Verified

Committed to providing the best experience of Uganda possible.

Verdoro communicated regularly, efficiently and effectively, prior to our arrival Their suggestions were constructive and helpful. All questions were answered promptly. Adjustments were readily made to our itinerary, owing to unforeseen circumstances. Our tour exceeded our expectations. We have had experiences which we will remember forever. Whilst in Uganda our guide has ensured we have arrived at each destination safely and has shared extensive local knowledge. They have resolved any minor issues easily and supported us doing things outside their remit.

Sue · United Kingdom

Verified

Patient during the planning stage and excellent guide during the safari.

During the planning stages Verdoro Safaris was very helpful with setting up the routes and activities during the safari. The guide we had was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife as well as general questions we had. When the weather was less than great there were alternatives provided from which we could choose. The accommodations they had us in were great and very close to the parks and activities. The vehicle was well maintained and comfortable. We were able to see almost everything that we wanted to see and the only misses were due to weather or just nature not cooperating. Would highly recommend.

Chimpanzee at Kibale
Hippo at Queen Elizabeth
Leopard at Queen Elizabeth
Sand Crested Crane

Robert · United States

Verified

Great service and quick response

It was a great experience for you with verdoro safaris I really enjoyed my time and I recommend my friends to travel with verdoro safaris.. On the other hand the lodges were not that good but I managed .Explore Africa with verdoro safaris..

Lenon · Oman

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 changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Primate Lodge Kibale - Luxury lodge inside Kibale NP (Chimps) – All Meals Included. Meals: 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 Verdoro 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 Verdoro Safaris.

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