Duration
5-Day
Accra, Uganda
5-Day Gorilla, Chimpanzees and Tree-Climbing Lions
Overview
See two of Uganda's finest national parks on this safari. Queen Elizabeth with its wide-ranging wildlife is fantastic for game viewing and chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the most enchanting experience, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch them at close range as these majestic apes feed, play and relax. Afterward, enjoy some time at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi before heading to Entebbe.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe (City)
Via Queen Elizabeth NP, Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Accommodation
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals 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
$3,388 USD
$2,420 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,388 USD
$2,420 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 is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 2
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 4
Lake Bunyonyi
End
Entebbe (City) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range 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.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & boat
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort
Mid-range resort at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will meet you and depart by road to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will stop at the equator for pictures and then continue to Mbarara town for lunch. Queen Elizabeth National Park covers 1,978 sq km and lies north and south of the equator in Southwestern Uganda. The park has a wide range of vegetation, from open savannah and rainforest to dense papyrus swamps, brooding crater lakes and the vast Lake George. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking - Afternoon Boat Trip
Wake up for an early breakfast then head to Kyambura Gorge for a chimpanzee trek for up to 4 hours with a tracker and guide. The reserve is home to a community of over 30 chimpanzees. In the afternoon, go for a boat trip. This allows you to experience wildlife up close where hippos huff and spray mere feet away, buffalo linger in the shallows and a tremendous variety of birds grace the grasses on the river edge. You will even spot elephants on the river banks coming for a drink and bath. We return to the lodge for dinner. Spend the early evening at the lodge enjoying the pool which overlooks the Kazinga Channel and observe animals from the pool deck. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Stay: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Morning Game Viewing - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This day starts with an early morning game drive to the Ishasha sector to look for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife like Uganda kobs and topis. Many animals will cross your path. Have your picnic lunch along the shores of the river while viewing hundreds of hippos outside the water as they bask in the sun. Exit the park at around 3:00 pm and depart by road to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park situated in Southwestern Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest comprises 331 sq km of jungle containing both montane and lowland forest only accessible on foot. It has 120 species of mammals, the most famous being the mountain gorillas. There are hiking trails where you can see a variety of birds and primates. 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)
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking - Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters to join other trackers for a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the gorillas, which can take between 1 and 4 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. You will have 1 hour to stay with the gorillas once they are sighted. Afterward, drive to Lake Bunyonyi through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa” because of its unique cool weather despite being near the equator. In the evening, go for an optional boat ride on the lake to discover the scattered islands or relax at the lodge. After the boat ride, return to the lodge and rest. Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi Stay: Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Transfer to Entebbe
Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge terrace while viewing the beautiful islands of the lake and the picturesque hills as you prepare for your return journey to Kampala. Expect a stopover at Mbarara town for lunch and a cup of homemade organic coffee. You will also stop at the Uganda Equator for memorable photos and souvenir shopping. Proceed with the journey to Kampala to arrive in the late afternoon or evening to be dropped off at your hotel, residence or the airport. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Entebbe (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. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
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
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Hutland Tours
5.0 operator rating
8 reviews
Hutland Tours is a tour operator conducting tours to Uganda. We have a team of experienced safari guides based in Uganda. At Hutland Tours, we strive to bring unique and memorable safari experience and to ensure that all clients who book their trips with us return home with memories of Uganda.
Office In
Uganda
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
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 is unavailable for children.
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?
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP. 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 can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Hutland Tours, 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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