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Gorillas & Chimps Safari
Operated by African Travel Specialists
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Overview
Destination:
Uganda,
Start:Entebbe, Uganda
Finish:Entebbe, Uganda
Finish:Entebbe, Uganda
Duration:8 days
Travel Period
October 2025 - October 2025
This incredible African safari features Mountain Gorilla trekking* in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking* in Chambura (Kyambura), Gorge and game/bird-watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park with boat cruise. You may add an optional visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. There is an opportunity to do up to two gorilla treks on this safari however gorilla permits must be pre-purchased at time of booking and will be subject to availability.
*Gorilla trekking permits are at an additional cost of USD$800 per person, chimp tracking permits are at an additional cost of USD$200 per person. Minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years.
Please note:
-Price is based per person twin share.
-This safari is based on set departures, although a private version of this is available subject to availability.
-Inclusions are subject to change without notice. Tracking permits are at an additional cost.
Image Credit: Richard Ruskin.
Standard inclusions
- 7-night accommodation on a twin share basis
- Meals as indicated (B,L,D)
- Park entry fees
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP)
- Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel in QENP
- Ishasha Community project visit
- Flights Entebbe to Kihihi, Mweya to Entebbe
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Overnight at Best Western Premiere Garden Hotel or similar. Meal: (B).
Day 2: Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning you will be taken to Entebbe airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, passing local villages on your way. Meals: (B,L,D).
Accommodation: Two nights at Buhoma Lodge.
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today you will take an early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the mountains in search of the mountain gorillas. Spend a precious hour with these creatures before returning to the lodge. Upon your return, enjoy a complimentary massage or explore the local area. Meals: (B,L,D).
Day 4: Bwindi – Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning if you have opted for a second trek, you will again set off into the forest. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will be able to visit a community project on the border of the park. In the afternoon, with time permitting, you will be taken on a game drive in search of the famous tree climbing lions.
Accommodation: Two nights at Ishasha Wilderness Camp. Meals: (B,L,D).
Day 5: Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Meals: (B,L,D).
Day 6: Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast you will drive to the Mweya sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Meals: (B,L,D).
Accommodation: Two nights Elephant Plains Lodge or similar.
Day 7: Ishasha, – Mweya, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you will enjoy chimpanzee trekking in Chombura (Kyambura) Gorge and later, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Meals: (B,L,D).
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Entebbe
Enjoy an early morning game drive before being transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Entebbe. This marks the end of your safari. Meal: (B).
Departure dates
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Operator
African Travel Specialists
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Important Information
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Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
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