Duration
6-Day
Accra, Uganda
6-Day Bwindi NP, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale & Lake Bunyonyi
Overview
You'll explore the best of western Uganda on a journey through Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks, culminating in a visit to the serene Lake Bunyonyi. You'll track wild chimpanzees in Kibale, search for tree-climbing lions and elephants in Queen Elizabeth, and encounter endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi. You'll unwind at Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by misty hills and dotted islands--a perfect end to your safari.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Entebbe
Via Kibale NP (Chimps), Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP), Queen Elizabeth NP
Country & park
Uganda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Accommodation
Kibale Forest Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
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
$3,452 USD
$2,528 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,452 USD
$2,528 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.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1
Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 2
Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP)
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 4-5
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
End
Entebbe (Day 6)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will 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 & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan & 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
Day 1-2
Kibale Forest Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Pumba Safari Cottages
Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Budget guest house just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
Mid-range resort at Lake Bunyonyi – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
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 to Kibale Forest National Park
Your driver-guide will pick you up for a scenic road transfer to Kibale National Park in western Uganda. This full-day journey offers stunning views of Uganda’s diverse landscape, including lush tea plantations, crater lakes, rolling hills, and rural villages. You’ll enjoy a relaxing stopover in Fort Portal for a lunch break before continuing to Kibale. You'll arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon or early evening and settle in for dinner as you prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee tracking adventure. Mid-range lodge 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 Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Community Tour
After an early breakfast, you'll proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the lush Kibale Forest for your chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by expert guides, you'll explore the forest in search of wild chimpanzees and enjoy sightings of other primates, including the African grey parrot, great blue turaco, and black-and-white casqued hornbill, as well as a rich variety of flora. Watching chimpanzees interact in their natural habitat is a highlight of any Ugandan safari. In the afternoon, you'll take part in a guided community tour to engage with local cultures, visit nearby villages, and learn about traditional ways of life. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP) Stay: Kibale Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart Kibale Forest and enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the country’s most diverse and wildlife-rich reserves. You'll arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, with stunning views of the park's expansive savannahs and crater lakes. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway that connects Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers excellent opportunities for close-up sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and an abundance of birdlife including African fish eagles, pied kingfishers, and yellow-billed storks. You'll return to your lodge in the early evening for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Stay: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering chances to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and perhaps even a leopard. After breakfast, you'll transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through scenic landscapes and terraced hills. Upon arrival, you'll check in to your lodge and, time permitting, take part in a cultural visit to a local Batwa community. You'll engage in traditional music, dance, and storytelling, and learn about their deep-rooted connection to the forest. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening. 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
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, you'll report to the park headquarters for a briefing before heading into the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for your gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by rangers, you’ll track and spend an awe-inspiring hour with a mountain gorilla family. Later, you'll transfer to the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi, often called the "Switzerland of Africa." With 29 islands, the lake is a haven for birdlife, including grey crowned cranes, herons, and weavers. In the evening, you'll enjoy a tranquil boat cruise to explore the islands, including the historic Punishment Island, once used for cultural exile. Your overnight stay will be at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort on Kyahugye Island, home to free-roaming zebras and Uganda kobs. Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Transfer Back to Entebbe
After a relaxed breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi, you'll begin your journey back to Entebbe, enjoying scenic views of southwestern Uganda’s rolling hills and countryside. Along the way, you'll stop at Kayabwe for a memorable photo opportunity at the Equator crossing, where you can stand with one foot in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern. You may also browse local craft shops and enjoy a brief demonstration of the Coriolis effect. You'll continue the drive with a lunch stop en route. Depending on your flight time, you may have a chance for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Entebbe before being dropped off at the airport for your onward flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: No major destination visited 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
Galactic Safaris
4.9 operator rating
10 reviews
Galactic Safaris is a fully registered and licensed tour operator, based in Uganda, offering top-notch destination management services to tourists from all over the world. We organize safari holidays ranging from exclusive gorilla trekking safaris, epic wildlife tours, birding safaris, hiking adventures, cultural & community experiences, and educational tours, within Uganda and entire East African region - Kenya, Tanzania, DRC and Rwanda.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2022)
Member Of
UTB & UWA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Congo (DRC), 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
5.0/5Best tour operator in Africa.
We booked our honeymoon with Galactic Safaris. 12 Days Uganda Safari. Everything was perfect. Whether our guide Bosco or Tim the tour planner, or the rest of the team, everyone did an excellent job. The communication and planning was great, the accommodations were perfect and the car spacious. The prices are extremely fair. Other safari providers we asked all charged more and didn't want to offer half of what you get here. Since we are both vegetarians, we wanted vegetarian food and even had several menus to choose from. The food was a dream as was the whole trip. All game drives were in nature with wild animals. Of the big 5 we saw 4, the lions even 3 times on 3 game drives in national parks with lions thanks to the experience of the guide and the experts who accompanied us. Nature does not guarantee that you will be able to see all the animals, as they are wild animals. But with Galactic Safaris, the probability is very high. Along the way, we were able to learn a lot about the culture Don't think twice about where you want to book your trip, Galactic Safaris is the answer!
Lucien · Switzerland
Amazing experience with this gorilla trek tour
We had an unforgettable gorilla trek experience! Big shoutout to our incredible guide and driver Bosco. He was friendly, and made the journey smooth and enjoyable. Huge thanks also to Tim, our trip organizer, for putting everything together so perfectly. The accommodation was outstanding, with breathtaking views of the mountains which is the perfect place to relax after the trek.
Veronica · Australia
Silver my driver was wonderful, and made sure I was taken care of and having a great time.
Galactic Safaris was and absolutely amazing experience. I did the 6 day primate safari and it was one of the best trips of my life. The whole time my driver made sure I was comfortable and taken care of, and seeing all the sights Uganda and Rwanda have to offer. He was always nearby and willing to make extra stops or drive me other places that I wanted to see. It was a great value for the cost, and didn’t feel like a budget safari at all. All the bookings were done well in advance and had no issues with any of the treks or experiences. The accommodations were also wonderful, all the staff were friendly and very comfortable places. The administrators were also incredibly helpful and always available on short notice in case I had any questions before or during the safari. Overall would absolutely come back to Galactic and would definitely recommend.
Cassidy · Canada
Very friendly organisers, everything was on time, easy to contact and no worries at all
The one day gorila tour was perfect. We had the best time. Tour organisation was very easy (we booked the tour last minute and they managed to get the permitions on time, organisers were very flexible with the tour date). The driver was very friendly, perfect english. The trip from Kigali to the trek place was comfortable and safe. The gorila treking and all team eho went with us were amazing. We had the best trip in the jungle, they explained a lot about all the plants and animals here. And the best part of course was gorillas🥰 we went to see family of 13gorillas and saw all of them from a very short distance. We highly recomment this one day itour for everyone who whants to feel the jungle and have an extraordinary chance to see gorillas👍👍👍
Monika · Lithuania
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 Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps). 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 is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Galactic 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 Galactic Safaris.
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