Duration
8-Day
Accra, Uganda
8-Day Gorillas, Chimps and Wildlife Adventure
Overview
The trip starts at Entebbe Airport or your hotel, followed by a transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, where you will do your chimpanzee tracking activity and the Bigodi Wetlands excursion. Then, head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive safari and a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel. Proceed to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience, then visit Lake Bunyonyi before transferring to Lake Mburo National Park. The journey concludes in Entebbe.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)
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, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent) - Mid-range tented camp just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$5,172 USD
$5,172 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$5,172 USD
$5,172 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$5,172 USD
$5,172 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
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 Bunyonyi
Day 7
Lake Mburo NP
End
Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.
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, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
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
Day 1
Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)
Mid-range tented camp just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Budget guest house just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget resort at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Eagle's Nest Camp
Budget tented bush camp just outside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
End of tour
(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.
Day 1
Entebbe - Kibale National Park
Pick-up will be from either the hotel or the airport upon arrival. Our professional, English-speaking driver-guide will then transfer you to the edge of Kibale Forest National Park for your overnight stay. Upon arrival at your accommodations, you will check in and relax. Mid-range tented camp 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 Camp (Safari Tent) Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you will meet your guide and head to the park headquarters for a briefing, then embark on chimpanzee tracking, with one hour permitted for viewing. Return to the lodge for lunch and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a journey that takes approximately two hours by road. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up early and have breakfast, then proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you can look out for Cape buffalo, herds of elephants, and predators such as lions and leopards (though these are hard to spot), among others. Return to your accommodations for some rest and lunch. After lunch, go for a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes George and Edward, where you can see wildlife including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as many varieties of birds along the water shores. After the boat trip, you can either return to the lodge to rest or proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast and then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the southern sector (Ishasha) of Queen Elizabeth National Park. There is about a 60–70% chance of seeing tree-climbing lions, though they can be hard to spot—especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. If you do spot them up in the trees, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, continue on the final leg of the journey to your accommodations situated at the edge of Bwindi. Upon arrival at the lodge, check in and have lunch. In the evening, you will visit the Batwa community, where you can enjoy cultural dances and participate in activities such as traditional cooking and weaving, among others. Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast and then transfer to the park headquarters, where you will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Thereafter, enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular, offering a dramatic, steeply forested landscape that is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails that allow access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary depending on the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed one hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Later, you will return to your accommodations and rest after the strenuous trek. If interested, you can go out again to encounter the local community (optional, cost not included). Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi
Eat breakfast at the lodge, then check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach heights of 2,200–2,478 meters, but it is the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical—you could admire them all day. Enjoy a cruise on the lake, which will introduce you to the major islands and their rich history. Thereafter, return to your accommodations for more relaxation, with spectacular views of Lake Bunyonyi right in front of you. Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then set off for Lake Mburo National Park. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe and Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks but is home to many bird species as well as animals such as giraffes, zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, and the elusive leopard, among others. Arrive and check in for some rest before heading out for a late afternoon to evening game drive that will bring you up close with the Mburo inhabitants. Finally, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Stay: Eagle's Nest Camp Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe
Have an early breakfast and proceed for a morning bush walk in Lake Mburo in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter zebras, giraffes, eland, topi, other antelope, and Cape buffalo, among others, at close range. You will then return to your accommodations for check-out and then drive to Entebbe Airport to catch your flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) 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 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
Offered by
Pilama Safaris
5.0 operator rating
6 reviews
At Pilama Safaris, we believe the best African adventures are the ones that go beyond the guidebook. Born and based in Uganda, we are a locally-owned safari company with offices in Uganda and Kenya and a deep, personal knowledge of the landscapes, wildlife, and communities that make East Africa unlike anywhere else on earth.
Offices In
Uganda, Kenya
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
UTB, UWA & KTB
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Pilama Safaris is knowledgeable, friendly and pays attention to what the client wants from a safari
Pilama Safaris is one of the best travel companies I have engaged with. Anthony really listened to our requirements and built an itinerary that worked for us. There was time to make tweaks and refine what we wanted to do. Nothing was ever a problem, including chimpanzee tracking, where my youngest was 11.5 instead of 12 years old. Anthony quickly arranged a permit for her, and we were able to experience the chimpanzees together. Communication was plentiful and mainly conducted over WhatsApp. Anthony very quickly became a friend! I got a real sense that Anthony LOVES his job. He wanted to make everything wonderful for us. And to be met by the team at the airport was so lovely. Martin was our jeep driver and guide. He was so wonderful to be around with his calm and gentle nature. His deep knowledge of wildlife, especially birds, was a real treat for us. We felt so looked after with Pilama Safaris.
Nilima Willis · United Kingdom
100% recommended⭐
My guide, Dennis, was truly wonderful. He has worked as a ranger and is extremely knowledgeable about the geography and animal habitats of Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. He planned the itinerary taking into account the animal's activity times. I experienced truly rare moments. The lodge was wonderful and lovely with tasty dishes. The operator, Anthony, frequently communicated with me with messages to ensure I didn't feel anxious before the tour began. He also took great care in having a meeting with the guide the day before the tour. I will definitely recommend the campaney to my friends. Thank you for an invaluable experience!
Natalee · Japan
Unforgettable – a safari dream
Our trip to Uganda was unforgettable. We opted for a gorilla trekking tour with Pilama Safaris. It was my first such tour and also my first trip to Uganda. My travels usually take me to Southeast and South Asia. But this trip was something special. I found myself just a few meters away from a gorilla family in Bwindi and could hardly believe my eyes. I was moved to tears to be able to get so close to these animals. These gentle giants. I hadn't expected that. The entire organization was effortless yet remarkably sophisticated. Daniel, our tour guide, expertly shared his insider knowledge and was simply a pleasant person to listen to. He knew what he was doing as we entered the gorillas' domain. We felt safe and well cared for and had a great time. After Uganda, we went to the Masai Mara, where we had the opportunity and the incredible luck to witness the Great Migration. What an experience! I'll be able to tell my grandchildren about it. When thousands of wildebeest crossed the Mara River, it was like something out of a nature film, and we were right in the middle of it, not just spectators. Pilama Safaris also has a real knack for choosing accommodations. Every lodge is definitely recommendable, even for a longer stay. Communication with the organizers was straightforward and based on a handshake agreement. What was agreed upon was delivered and was well worth the money. One more thing: the trip planning and the entire itinerary were coordinated with us in advance and were tailor-made. Even when we wanted to add a relaxing day at short notice, the program was quickly changed, and we were able to unwind in the hotel's spa area. (automatic translation from German)
D. Maria · Austria
Fantastic!
They deliver a highly personalized experience, consistently going above and beyond to understand each customer’s needs and ensure complete satisfaction at every touchpoint.
Mercy · Kenya
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 Camp (Safari Tent) - Mid-range tented camp just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Pilama 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.
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