Duration
13-Day
Accra, Uganda
13-Day Gorilla and Chimps Trekking Tour
Overview
This 13-day Primates Trekking and Wildlife Uganda Tour package is a journey through beautiful scenery and a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park, and a city tour.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (Entebbe)
Via Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP
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
Accommodation
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa - Luxury resort in Kampala (City) – All Meals Included
Meals
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
n/a* USD
$8,690 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$8,800 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
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 2-3
Murchison Falls NP
Day 4-5
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 6-7
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 8-9
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi
Day 11-12
Lake Mburo NP
End
Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 13)
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and resorts.
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.
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
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
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
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Luxury resort in Kampala (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Entikko Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge just outside Murchison Falls NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Kyaninga Lodge
Luxury lodge less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Elephant Plains Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
Mid-range lodge at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11-12
Kigambira Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Lake Mburo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals 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
Pick up from the Airport - Transfer to Hotel
The Cycads African safaris guide will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a board with your name. He will drive you to your hotel to refresh, rest, and have a meal/snack, depending on your arrival time. The driver-guide will brief you on the next day's itinerary and also inform you of the pickup time. You'll have dinner and spend the night. Luxury resort located in Kampala (City) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Entebbe (City) Stay: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa Luxury resort located in Kampala (City) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park - Rhino Tracking
You'll have an early breakfast and prepare for pickup from your hotel. You'll drive northwards on the Kampala-Gulu road for approximately two and a half hours and get to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You'll set out for a hike in the sanctuary to track the white rhinos. In addition to the rhinos, the sanctuary harbors several other species of wildlife, including hippos, bushbucks, oribis, and lots of birds. After trekking, you'll get back on the road and proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. You'll check in at your accommodation, have lunch and relax, have dinner, and rest for the night. Luxury lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Entikko Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Early Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls
You'll wake up to an early cup of tea/coffee at 6.00 am, and at 6.30 am. You'll set off for the game drive. Expect sightings of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Jackson's hartebeests, reedbuck, Uganda kob, oribi, warthogs, lots of savannah birds, and wonderful scenery. After close to four hours, you'll return to your accommodation for breakfast and lunch. Later, you'll set out for the afternoon launch cruise along the Nile to the base of the Murchison Falls. There are lots of wildlife sightings along the Nile, including hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and lots of water birds. At the base of the falls, you can opt for the launch and hike along the falls to the top of the falls. You meet the driver at the top and transfer back to your lodge. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge. Luxury lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Stay: Entikko Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
You'll have breakfast, check out of the lodge, and leave for Kibale National Park. The drive along the scenic Albertine Rift Valley continues. You will stop over in Fort Portal town for lunch before proceeding to Kibale Forest National Park. You'll check into your booked accommodation. You'll spend the day relaxing and enjoying the natural environment outside at the lodge. Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Kyaninga Lodge Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking - Evening Bigodi Nature Walk
You'll wake up to an early breakfast at 6:30 am, and transfer to the park offices for a briefing. By 8:00 am, you trek into the forest to find the chimps and sight a lot of wildlife. You'll return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you'll head out for a nature walk in Bigodi Swamp for sightings of primates and birds. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the accommodation. Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Kyaninga Lodge Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you'll check out of the lodge and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will stop over in Fort Portal town for lunch. You'll get to the park and drive to the lodge while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of beautiful crater lakes dotted across the lush landscape. You will get to your booked accommodation in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the evening enjoying the beautiful nature across the park. Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
Early Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel
You'll wake up to an early cup of tea/coffee at 6.00 am and set out for an early game drive. Game to see include lions, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, Kobs, and Topis. The scenery is amazing with crater lakes and grassy hills. After close to three hours, you'll return to the lodge for breakfast. After lunch, you'll set out for the boat safari on the Kazinga Channel that joins Lakes Edward and George. The channel attracts a plethora of wildlife, including hippos, buffalo, elephants, monitor lizards, lots of water birds, and wonderful scenery. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay at your booked accommodation. Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll wake up to an early breakfast, check out of the accommodation, and travel to the southern area of the park called Ishasha. This area is popular for the tree-climbing lions, and if you are lucky, you may see them. Other big game in this area include elephants, topis, and buffalo, among others. You'll have lunch in Ishasha, thereafter travel southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You'll check in at your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. 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
Day 9
Gorilla Tracking - Community Walk
You'll wake up to an early breakfast at 6:30 am, pick up a packed lunch, and transfer to the park offices for a briefing by the rangers, and they will assign a gorilla group you shall track. At 8:00 am, you'll transfer to the start of the trek and head into the forest to find the mountain gorillas. You are allowed no more than an hour with them; return to meet your driver. You'll return to the lodge for a snack and refresh. Later, you'll visit the local Batwa community to see the indigenous ways of living. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. 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
Day 10
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi - Canoe Ride
You'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation experience. You'll get to your accommodation in time for lunch. After lunch, you'll relax a bit. Later, you'll go for a canoe ride on one of the deepest lakes in the world. You can choose to ride the canoe yourself or use a guide to ride with you. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 11
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park - Afternoon Game Drive
You'll have breakfast and check out, and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. You'll get to Lake Mburo in time for lunch, check in to your accommodation, and then have lunch. After lunch, you'll relax, and then later go for an afternoon game drive in the park and get to see a really beautiful sunset in the plains. You'll return to the booked lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. 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
Day 12
Morning Nature Walk - Afternoon Boat Ride
You'll wake up for an early morning nature walk into the park for a chance to catch some nocturnal wildlife at close encounter. You are led by an armed ranger; after the walk, return to the lodge, relax, refresh, and have lunch. Later on, after lunch, you'll set out for a relaxing evening boat ride on Lake Mburo, which gives you a chance to view some wildlife, including hippos and several birds. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. 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
Day 13
Travel back to Entebbe
You'll wake up and have breakfast, and check out of the lodge. You'll travel back to Entebbe or drop you off at your desired destination. Lunch is en route. You also get to make a stopover at the Equator point for some picture moments. All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals 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
Offered by
Cycads African Safaris
5.0 operator rating
5 reviews
Cycads African Safaris specializes in organizing off beaten track Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Great deals on Uganda Rwanda Gorilla trekking tours, Big five trips, Private safaris, Car hire and short excursions.......
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
Member Of
NU, AUTO, USAGA & UWA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Burundi, 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
5.0/5All our expectations were more than fullfilled
In January/February 2020 we travelled 3 weeks through Uganda with Cycads African Safaris. Our driver/guide was Aschad and he cared for us in every way: He drove us safe, he bought and served fresh fruits like bananas, mangos and pineapples for us and with his sharp eyes he found every wild animal we wished to see - thank you so much for that! We liked to drive through the little villages because of the insights of the life of the residents and we enjoyed the impressive mountainous regions, the green fruitful landscapes and the rainforest areas, we learned that Uganda is a very originelly country and how nice the people are. The 13 lodges during our trip were all very individual, every place has its own special point, we really liked all of these places. Due to a perfect organisation, luck during the game drives and Aschad we expierenced a really great holiday.
Rolf and Birgit · Germany
If possible I would rate 10 stars
For 2,5 weeks we travelled through Uganda and Rwanda. Our guide was Ashadu, who really took care of us in an unbelievable way. Everything worked without any complications. Beside the fact, that Uganda and Rwanda with its very beautiful landscapes are really worth a trip, Ashadu never got tired to tell us about the countries, the people and the culture. He drove very safely, answered all of our questions and this made this trip unforgettable. The accomodation and the food were excellent during the journey and especially the trackings to the Chimpanzees, the Gorillas and the golden monkeys have been a unique experience. Thanks again to Cycads and especially to Ashadu.
Karl-Heinz (Charly) · Germany
Cycads and especially the tour guide ASHADU are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On our 2 weeks tour all our expectations were exceedet, because Ashad was an excellent guide and safe driver and he took care of us like a father! He was always in time, friendly and he never got tired of informing us about everything we wanted to know and making game drives several times a day and he always made the best places on our boat trips! (Steven, the guide on our very last day was also very nice!) All of the lodges were great, the food was excellent and everybody spoiled us! So thumbs up for Cycad/Thürmer Tours (Germany) and ASHAD!
Sabine · Austria
Excellent trip
My girlfriend and I booked a gorilla trekking and Queen Elizabeth Park game trip with Cycads. Everything was handled flawlessly. Our knowledgable and friendly guide Ashadu was a very safe driver and always on time. We booked the deluxe accommodations - which only cost a little more than the budget places - and were rewarded with the most spectacular views either one of us have ever seen from a hotel we were staying at. Halfway through the trip we decided to add chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge in QENP (highly recommended) and this change in the itinerary, which added an extra day, was handled without issue. Overall great company, definitely check them out.
Denny · United States
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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?
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa - Luxury resort in Kampala (City) – 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
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Cycads African 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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