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4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu

Accra, Botswana

4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu

5.0 / 5 · 145 reviews Offered by Bamboo Ecotours 4-Day

Overview

We've got you covered if you want to see more in less time! This 4-day safari organized by Bamboo Ecotours takes you to the most stunning tourist attractions in southwest Uganda. The major highlights are a boat trip on the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimp trekking in the Kalinzu forest reserve, and gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park. The tour starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda, but can also end in Kampala/Entebbe.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

4-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Kalinzu FR (Chimps)

Country & park

Botswana

Style

Mid-range shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking

Accommodation

Mutanda Lake Resort - Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

4-Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimp Trekking at Kalinzu
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $2,904 USD $2,400 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $2,904 USD $2,400 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
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 Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
country Uganda
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 3 Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Day 4 Kalinzu FR (Chimps)
country Rwanda
End Kigali (Day 4)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 4 people per group.

Can start any day

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

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

15
Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan & hiking/walking
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Mutanda Lake Resort

Day 1

Mutanda Lake Resort

Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

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Mutanda Lake Resort

Day 2

Mutanda Lake Resort

Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Day 3

Buffalo Safari Lodge

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

All Meals Included

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Day 4

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.

Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 1

Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Our representative will pick you up in Kigali between 7am & 11am and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Kyanika border post. The drive continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey should take 5 hours. Arriving at Bwindi early in the afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as the Coffee Making Experience, Canoeing at Lake Mutanda, and the Batwa Cultural Tour. Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will head to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the briefing and cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. At this point, you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that other visitors will join you. The gorilla trek can take a few hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. Note: Depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits, we might suggest trekking the gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

Day 3

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda. You will arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. After arriving at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga channel boat trip for an afternoon of game viewing. There is a chance to see many hippos, elephants, buffalos, and rare birds. After the boat experience, drive to the lodge for check-in, dinner, and overnight. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) Stay: Buffalo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

Day 4

Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali

We will drive to Kalinzu Forest Reserve immediately after breakfast to experience trekking the chimpanzees in their forest home. Kalinzu Forest Reserve is a haven for trekking chimps in Uganda. Given the proximity of the forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest is a recommended chimp trekking area when visiting western Uganda. Visitors to Kalinzu Forest have more than a 50% chance of encountering the chimps. If you are lucky on the Kalinzu trek, you might meet other species of monkeys. These include the Colobus monkey, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkey. We will transfer to Kigali immediately after the chimpanzee trek. The drive from Kalinzu Forest to Kigali is estimated at 6rs. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps) 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

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - 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
Bamboo Ecotours
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Offered by

Bamboo Ecotours

5.0 operator rating 145 reviews

Bamboo Ecotours is a Ugandan social enterprise that was founded to promote tourism as a means to transform communities out of poverty. We link travelers to authentic wildlife, cultural and local experiences that directly benefit the traveler and the local communities.

Office In

Uganda

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

Association of Uganda Tour Operators

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

Amazing customized experience in Uganda and Rwanda

My friend and I went on a 12 day tour with Bamboo. We started in Uganda and ended in Rwanda. They customized the tour with the activities we wanted to do. Edison, who is the owner, made the itinerary. He always answered my emails (which there were many) very promptly. Our guide/driver was Herbert, and he was amazing!! I actually cried when we said bye to him. He was friendly, caring, knowledgeable, has amazing eyesight and was able to spot animals far away, and was an amazing driver. We really had the best time with him!! This trip was amazing!! My friend and I are both vegan, and we had some issues at some of the lodges at the beginning of the trip, but then Herbert called the others in advance to give them a heads up to make sure there would be food for us. I really can't say enough good things about Bamboo Ecotours. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Very very happy that we booked with them!

Ariela · United States

Verified

Clear and prompt communications with Edison ensured a smooth gorilla hiking experience

My amazing gorilla trek was seamlessly coordinated by Bamboo EcoTours. Every step of the trip, from initial inquiry to delivery, was a breeze, thanks to Edison's clear and timely information. My driver/guide, Amanya, was prompt and friendly and provided information about things along the way on our drive from Kigali to Lake Mulehe and Bwindi National Park. I decided to do the Golden Monkey trek the following day after completing the Gorilla trek, and again this was organised with no fuss. I highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours!

Lynda · Australia

Verified

What a Wonderful Time!

We had the best week with Fred our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, easy going, kind and had good communication! Edison has beyond excellent organizational skills during the planning process. 10/10 we would recommend Bamboo Eco Tours, thank you for memories to last a lifetime!

Ashley · United States

Verified

Professionally Executed Gorilla Trek Tour

Bamboo Eco Tours provided a well executed and professionally arranged gorilla trek experience for us out of Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda. They were very responsive to all questions and requests while initially arranging the tour and made a number of recommendations with regards to activities to include. They provided all needed information for both the tour itself and advance preparation. They were very responsive to questions. In addition, our guide was professional, friendly and prompt. Our accommodation was first class with attentive staff and very comfortable rooms. While the price of the trekking permits is quite high (as set by the government), the cost of the remainder of the tour was very affordable. It was very remarkable to see the gorillas in their habitat - a once in a lifetime opportunity. Would highly recommend Bamboo Eco Tours.

Joanne · Canada

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?

Mutanda Lake Resort - Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

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 Bamboo Ecotours, 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.

This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

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 Bamboo Ecotours.

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