8 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari | Kibale, Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 8 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari through some of Uganda's most iconic destinations.
This carefully crafted journey combines primate encounters, thrilling game drives, cultural experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and serene lake retreats.
Photograph of a chimpanzee captured during a chimpanzee tracking safari experience in Kibale National Park located in Western Uganda
Discover the stunning crater lakes around Fort Portal, track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, explore the wildlife-rich savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, encounter endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and unwind along the scenic shores of Lake Bunyonyi.
Kibale National Park is widely recognized as the "Primate Capital of the World," protecting a vast expanse of tropical rainforest and diverse ecosystems in western Uganda. This lush canopy provides a crucial habitat for a remarkable density and variety of primates, making it one of the premier destinations in Africa for forest research, conservation tourism, and deep-forest trekking.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most popular and eco-diversified conservation area, stretching across nearly 1,978 square kilometers in the western region of the country. The park features an incredible variety of ecosystems including sprawling savannahs, humid tropical forests, shaded craters, and expansive wetlands, making it a premier destination for big-game viewing and birdwatching.
Photograph of a baby taken during a gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda. Photo Credit; Uganda Tourism Board
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in southwestern Uganda, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and ancient, mist-covered hillsides. Spanning 321 square kilometers, this rugged Afro-montane ecosystem is one of the oldest forests in Africa, surviving the last ice age. It serves as a critical sanctuary for survival, protecting roughly half of the world's remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas.
Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most serene and visually stunning freshwater destinations, tucked away in the terraced hills of Kigezi in southwestern Uganda, near Kabale. Celebrated for its tranquil waters, absolute safety from bilharzia, and complete absence of hippos or crocodiles, Lake Bunyonyi is an ideal retreat for relaxation, swimming, and cultural immersion after intensive wildlife safaris.
This safari tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, wildlife, nature, culture, and relaxation, making it ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, honeymooners, families, and first-time visitors to Uganda.
8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Highlights
Scenic drive through Uganda's countryside
Explore Fort Portal's Crater Lakes Region
Visit Mabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Community Walk
Coffee and Vanilla Farm Experience
Wildlife Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Search for Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Batwa Cultural and Community Experiences
Relaxation and Island Excursions at Lake Bunyonyi
Spectacular photography opportunities throughout the safari
8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Tour Booking Policy
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking
Balance payment is due 7 days before the tour start date
Bookings are subject to availability of permits and accommodation
Last-minute bookings are accepted depending on availability
8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Tour Cancellation Policy
Full refund will be provided if cancellation occurs in writing 60 days prior to commencement of a safari.
Refund on all pre-paid money will be based on cancellation fees levied by hotels, lodges and banks.
Generally there is a 50% charge on cancellations with 14-35 days, 75% charge with 2-24 days, and 100% charge within 48 hours.
We reserve the right to deduct all expenses incurred from any money paid.
Gorilla permits are non-refundable.
Why Book the 8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi Safari Tour With Responsible Tourism Co. Ltd?
Eco-friendly & community-based tourism
Experienced local guides
Customizable safari packages
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Supporting conservation & local communities
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Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala - Fort Portal - Crater Lakes Exploration
After an early breakfast, depart Kampala and drive west towards Fort Portal, one of Uganda's most beautiful tourism cities situated beneath the Rwenzori Mountains.
Arrive in Fort Portal for lunch before embarking on an afternoon exploration of the Crater Lakes region.
Photograph showing Lake Nkuruba located 25 km South of Fort Portal City in Western Uganda. Photo Credit; Kibale Forest National Park
Crater lakes in the Fort Portal region include Lake Kigere, Lake Kikere / Nyavuyovi, Lake Saka (Shaga), Lake Nyinambuga, Lake Nyabikere also known as the "lake of frogs,", Lake Nkuruba, Lake Kifuruka, Lake Lyantonde, Lake Kasenda, Lake Ntambi, Lake Mubiro, Lake Nyanswiga, Lake Nyamasagani, Lake Katanda, Lake Mwegenyi, Lake Nyinabulitwa, and Lake Nyamirima.
Visit the legendary Mabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and enjoy a guided nature walk through the surrounding landscapes.
The excursion offers spectacular views of volcanic crater lakes, rolling tea plantations, and local communities.
Activities:
Scenic drive from Kampala to Fort Portal
Lunch in Fort Portal
Crater Lakes Tour
Visit Mabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves
Guided nature walk
Accommodation:
Fort Portal / Kibale Area Lodge
Meal Plan:
Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Rise early and transfer to Kibale National Park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing.
Enter the tropical rainforest accompanied by experienced guides in search of habituated chimpanzee families.
Photograph of a pair of chimpanzees feeding, captured during a chimpanzee tracking safari experience in Kibale National Park located in Western Uganda
Along the way, encounter other primates including black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and numerous bird species.
After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community-guided nature walk renowned for exceptional birdlife, primates, and cultural interactions.
Activities:
Chimpanzee Trekking
Forest Nature Walk
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Visit
Community Interaction
Accommodation:
Nature Lodges Kibale or Similar
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Coffee & Vanilla Experience - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy a unique coffee and vanilla farm experience around Kibale, learning about cultivation, harvesting, processing, and tasting Uganda's world-famous coffee.
Photograph taken from a coffee farm during a coffee farm tour in Uganda. Photo Credit; Maja Wallengren
Visit tea farms including Kyaninga Tea Estate, Mpanga Tea Factory & Estate, Mabale Tea Factory & Estates, Kijura Tea Estates, Flame Tree Farms where you will experience activities including tea plucking lessons, traditional basket weaving, weighing and Sorting, crop-to-cup factory tours, professional tea tasting, culinary demonstrations
Afterward, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most visited savannah park.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax before heading out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains.
Possible wildlife sightings include:
Elephants
Buffaloes
Uganda Kobs
Hyenas
Warthogs
Lions
Activities:
Coffee Experience
Vanilla Experience
Scenic Transfer
Evening Game Drive
Accommodation Options:
Mweya Safari Lodge
Enganzi Lodge
Kasenyi Safari Camp
Bush Lodge
Rift Valley Lodge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak.
An adult female water buck with its young one captured during a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Western Region of Uganda.
Explore the Kasenyi Plains in search of predators and grazing animals before returning for relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy one of Africa's most rewarding boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel, connecting Lake George and Lake Edward.
Wildlife commonly seen includes:
Hippos
Nile Crocodiles
Elephants
Buffaloes
Waterbirds
African Fish Eagles
Activities:
Sunrise Game Drive
Wildlife Photography
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Accommodation:
Mweya Safari Lodge
Enganzi Lodge
Kasenyi Safari Camp
Bush Lodge
Rift Valley Lodge
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, travel south to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions.
Close-up photograph of an African male lion captured during a safari game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Western Region of Uganda. Photo Credit; Uganda Tourism Board
Photograph of a cub taken during a safari game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda. Photo Credit; Uganda Tourism Board
Photograph of an African female lion captured during a safari game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Western Region of Uganda.
Enjoy a game drive through the sector while searching for lions resting in giant fig trees.
Following lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
Depending on permit allocation, accommodation may be arranged in:
Buhoma Sector
Ruhija Sector
Rushaga Sector
Nkuringo Sector
Activities:
Ishasha Game Drive
Tree-Climbing Lion Search
Scenic Transfer to Bwindi
Accommodation:
Lodge Based on Gorilla Permit Sector
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Community Encounter
Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari.
After an early morning breakfast, proceed to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest in search of mountain gorillas.
An infant hanging on a tree branch captured during gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in South-Western Uganda.
Photograph of an adult female mountain gorilla with a baby taken during a gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi-Impenetrable Forest National Park located in South Western Uganda. Photo Credit; Responsible Tourism Company
Photograph of a baby taken during a gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda. Photo Credit; Uganda Tourism Board
The trek may take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours depending on gorilla movements. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
Recommended:
Carry at least 2 litres of water
Packed lunch
Waterproof hiking boots
Rain jacket
Walking stick
Porter services (highly recommended)
In the afternoon, enjoy optional community experiences including:
Traditional banana brewing
Coffee processing demonstrations
Herbal medicine tours
Batwa cultural encounters
Waterfall and forest walks
Activities:
Gorilla Trekking
Community Experience
Cultural Interaction
Accommodation:
Same Lodge from the night before
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and drive to the picturesque Lake Bunyonyi, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa."
Photograph taken during a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda. Photo Credit; Arcadia Lodges
Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the lake's beautiful islands.
Optional activities include:
Boat Excursions
Island Tours
Batwa Community Visits
Cultural Experiences
Canoeing
Enjoy spectacular sunset views over the terraced hills surrounding the lake.
Accommodation Options:
Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort
BirdNest Resort
Arcadia Cottages
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi - Mbarara - Kampala / Entebbe
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the lake before beginning the return journey.
Stop in Mbarara for lunch and continue through Uganda's scenic countryside towards Kampala or Entebbe.
Arrive in the evening marking the end of an unforgettable Uganda safari adventure.
Activities:
Scenic Drive
Equator Stop (Optional)
Souvenir Shopping
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi SafariPackage Includes
Gorilla Trekking Permit
Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
Park Entrance Fees
Professional English-Speaking Driver Guide
Game Drives
Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Bigodi Wetland Walk
Coffee and Vanilla Experience
Community Activities
Accommodation Throughout Safari
Meals as Specified
Bottled Drinking Water During Transfers
Ground Transportation in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle
8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi SafariPackage Excludes
International Flights
Uganda Visa
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Tips and Gratuities
Optional Activities
Alcoholic Drinks
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Plot 40, Zana, Opp Hotel Florida, Kampala – Entebbe Highway, Kampala, Uganda - East Africa,
From the moment you land at Entebbe's modern and efficient international airport, with its breathtaking equatorial location on the forested shore of island-strewn Lake Victoria, it is clear that Uganda is no ordinary safari destination in Africa.
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Getting To The Tour Destinations in the 8 Days Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi Safari tour, Uganda
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Getting Around
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