8 Days Best of Ugandan Apes Safari
8 Days Best ofUgandan Apes Safari From $5,800 per person Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Queen Elizabeth National Park Kibale National Park Book This Safari This safari takes us deep into the lush green rain forests of Uganda. From the forest of Kibale into Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga Forests. We’ll watch lions and other predators on the prowl in the savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth, then end with a trek into the jungle of Mgahinga. safari Pax This Safari allows pax starting from 2 to a group of 18 Transport All ground transfers are done in a 4*4 safari vehicle Accomodation All hotels and lodges are well curated to meet your expectations Meals This Safari allows both local and international cuisines Payments This Safari is paid only in Dollars through bank transfer or Mastercard 24/7 Support Our team of experts will be around from the start of your safari till end Do not hesitate giving us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you. +256 778 495 443 info@upcountrysafarisug.com Overview Safari Itinerary Inclusion/Exclusion Safari Map Discover the wild heart of Uganda on this immersive 8-day journey into the world of great apes. From the playful chimps of Kibale to the majestic mountain gorillas of Bwindi, this safari is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with our closest primate relatives — all set in the lush, diverse landscapes of the Pearl of Africa. This adventure combines rich jungle treks, breathtaking wildlife moments, and meaningful cultural experiences. You’ll traverse tropical rainforests, explore crater lakes, cruise the Kazinga Channel, and unwind in carefully selected lodges that blend comfort with nature. Safari Highlights:• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest• Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest• Optional community visits & cultural experiences• Scenic drives through tea plantations, savannahs & crater lakes• Guided nature walks and boat safaris Let Upcountry Safaris Uganda take you deep into the wild — where the air is thick with birdsong, the trails lead to wonder, and every day writes a new story. Day 1: Pick Up & Transfer To Kibale Forest Upon pick up from Entebbe, embark on the 5/6 hour drive to the Kibale Forest via the beautiful city of Fort Portal where we’ll arrive in time for lunch and settle into the lodge. We’ll have an option to visit the crater lakes of the area or Bigodi Swamp depending on the weather. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Accomodation: 🛏️ Primates Lodge Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking Experience Start with an early breakfast, then meet your ranger guide at 8:00 am ready to enter the forest . Afterwards, walk down the forest paths with a tracker/ranger in search of these chimpanzees. Once found, enjoy up to one hour watching the chimpanzees. This experience will afford you the chance to watch the chimpanzees do their daily business of feeding, copulating, among other activities in their natural habitat. After a long day’s adventure, return to the lodge for the night’s stay. Accomodation: 🛏️ Primates Lodge Day 3: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth Np For Evening Game Drive Arise for a hearty breakfast and then embark on a 3 hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will arrive in time for your lunch. Afterwards, enjoy a siesta before embarking on the evening game drive through the savannah grasslands of the park. Enjoy the search for the big cats like the lions and leopards during the sunset hours. After an event filled day, return to the lodge for the night’s stay. Accomodation: 🛏️ Elephant Plains Lodge Day 4: Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest After breakfast, we’ll transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive in the late afternoon hours of the day. Unwind in the peaceful forest side lodge as you prepare for the action filled day of gorilla trekking. Accomodation: 🛏️ Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience After breakfast, we’ll head to the park office for a briefing before heading to the depth of the jungle for what is a most unique wilderness experience. Thereafter, the rangers will walk you down the narrow forest paths through thick undergrowth. Once found, the rangers will brief us through the dos and don’ts before making any contact with the mountain gorillas. We’ll spend up to 1 hour watching the gorillas in their natural habitat. We’ll get in proximity with the gorillas as you quietly observe them play, eat, forage, groom, sleep and sometimes watch them mate. After trekking, we’ll break for lunch in the forest before embarking on the hike back to the starting point. After a long day’s trek, return to the lodge. Accomodation: 🛏️ Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge Day 6: Transfer To Kisoro After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Kisoro. Arrive in time for lunch and afterwards enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Accomodation: 🛏️ Gorilla Heights Lodge or Mgahinga Safari Lodge Day 7: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga National Park After breakfast, we’ll head to the park office for a briefing before heading into the forest of Mgahinga. Thereafter, the rangers will lead us into the bamboo trails in search of these rare golden monkeys. You might be lucky enough to also see other monkeys such as the black and white colobus, L’hoest monkeys and birds. Once found, the rangers will brief us through the dos and don’ts before making any contact with the golden monkeys. We’ll spend up to 1 hour watching these golden monkeys in their natural habitat. After trekking, we’ll break for lunch and then return to the lodge. Accomodation: 🛏️ Gorilla Heights Lodge or Mgahinga Safari Lodge Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe After an early breakfast, we’ll transfer to Entebbe where the safari ends. Accommodation: No accommodation Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Package Includes 1 Gorilla Permit each 1 Chimpanzee permit each 1 Golden Monkey permit each Shared accommodation in lodge(s) listed above Park Entry fees Ground Transportation in custom built safari vehicle Airport Transfer Domestic return flight (Entebbe -Kisoro) Bottled Water & Fruit snacks Meals as listed above Activities as listed above Government taxes
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda
3 Days GorillaTrekking Safari Uganda From $1,655 per person Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Book This Safari Embark on an unforgettable journey into the misty jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest—home to the majestic mountain gorillas. This 3-day safari takes you deep into the heart of Uganda’s wild beauty, where you’ll trek through ancient rainforest, guided by expert rangers, to meet one of the world’s rarest and most powerful creatures face-to-face. safari Pax This Safari allows pax starting from 2 to a group of 18 Transport All ground transfers are done in a 4*4 safari vehicle Accomodation All hotels and lodges are well curated to meet your expectations Meals This Safari allows both local and international cuisines Payments This Safari is paid only in Dollars through bank transfer or Mastercard 24/7 Support Our team of experts will be around from the start of your safari till end Do not hesitate giving us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you. +256 778 495 443 info@upcountrysafarisug.com Overview Safari Itinerary Inclusion/Exclusion Safari Map Experience the ultimate safari thrill on this Uganda Bwindi gorilla trekking experience. Trek into the luxuriant rainforest of Bwindi in search of the elusive mountain gorillas. Once found, spend up to an hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Words simply cannot do the gorilla trekking experience justice. Highlights: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest The idyllic Lake Bunyonyi Islands Scenic views and sights Stop at the center of the world – The equator Day 1: Pick up & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park On this 3 Day Gorilla trekking safari Uganda, we’ll head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Start the 10 – 12 hour drive to Bwindi in the morning. Along the way to Bwindi, we’ll stop for photos at the Equator crossing and drive through the scenic western Uganda countryside. Arrive and settle in at your lodge as you prepare for your next days’ trek. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi On this 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda, we’ll trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the biggest number of mountain gorillas among all national parks. After briefing at 08:00 am, we’ll head into the depth of the jungle for what is a most unique wilderness experience. The rangers will walk you down the narrow forest paths through thick undergrowth. Once found, the rangers will brief us through the dos and don’ts before making any contact with the mountain gorillas. We’ll spend up to 1 hour watching the gorillas in their natural habitat. We’ll get in proximity with the gorillas as you quietly observe the gorillas play, eat, forage, groom, sleep and if we are lucky, we’ll get to watch the gorillas mate. This once in a lifetime experience will give us unique insights into the life and social dynamics of the gorilla families. Gorilla watching also gives us a chance to observe the uncanny similarities between gorillas and human beings and gorillas with whom we share 98% DNA. If we are lucky, we will experience the playfully exuberant energy of the juveniles who often skip from branch to branch and play with heightened enthusiasm when in the presence of humans. After seeing the mountain gorillas, we’ll break for a picnic lunch in the forest before embarking on the hike back to the gorilla lodge. After a long day’s trek, embark on a journey to the rejuvenating Islands of Bunyonyi. Enjoy dinner at the lakeside as you unwind by the lake shores at the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 3: Return to Kampala/Jinja/Entebbe After breakfast, transfer back to Kampala with a stop-over at the Equator for photos. Have lunch and proceed on with your journey. Arrive in Entebbe/Kampala/Jinja in the evening hours. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Package Includes 1 Gorilla Permit each Shared accommodation in lodge(s) listed above Ground Transportation in custom built safari vehicle Professional English speaking guide Bottled Water & Fruit snacks Meals as listed above Government taxes Activities as listed above Package Excludes Tips Beverages Meals not listed Personal expenses Personal Medical & Travel Insurance Book This Safari FAQs About Gorilla Trekking in Uganda 1. Where can I go gorilla trekking in Uganda? Gorilla trekking in Uganda happens in two main parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (most popular, with several sectors) Mgahinga Gorilla National Park 2. Do I need a permit for gorilla trekking? Yes! A gorilla trekking permit is mandatory. The cost is $800 for foreign non-residents, $700 for foreign residents, and UGX 300,000 for East African citizens (as of 2024). Permits are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). 3. How do I get a gorilla trekking permit? You can get one through: The Uganda Wildlife Authority directly A licensed tour operator or travel agency (usually more convenient and comes as a package) 4. How physically demanding is the trek? It depends! Gorilla trekking ranges from easy to strenuous, depending on the location of the gorilla family and terrain. Some treks last 1–2 hours, others can go up to 6+ hours. A moderate fitness level is recommended. 5. What should I pack or wear? Essentials include: Hiking boots (good grip) Long pants & long-sleeved shirt (protection from thorns/insects) Rain jacket (rain is common) Gloves (for grabbing vegetation) Insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, snacks, and water 6. Can children go gorilla trekking? Only those 15 years and older are allowed to trek. 7. How long do I get to spend with the gorillas? Once a gorilla family is located, visitors are allowed one hour with them to observe and take photos. 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3 Days Gorilla Trekking Luxury Safari
3 Days GorillaTrekking Safari Uganda From $3,000 per person Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Book This Safari This 3 days Gorilla Trekking Luxury tour Package takes you to one of Uganda’s most visited National Parks which crowns itself as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have the opportunity to track the Endangered Mountain Gorillas in their Natural Habitat. They are over 900 Mountain Gorillas Left in the wild and half of them are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Trekking Mountain Gorillas will require you to have a valid gorilla Permit which costs minimum 800USD per permit. The trek last for 6-7 hours where by a degree of fitness is required and strong boots to ease your movement. safari Pax This Safari allows pax starting from 2 to a group of 18 Transport All ground transfers are done in a 4*4 safari vehicle Accomodation All hotels and lodges are well curated to meet your expectations Meals This Safari allows both local and international cuisines Payments This Safari is paid only in Dollars through bank transfer or Mastercard 24/7 Support Our team of experts will be around from the start of your safari till end Do not hesitate giving us a call. We are an expert team and we are happy to talk to you. +256 778 495 443 info@upcountrysafarisug.com Overview Safari Itinerary Inclusion/Exclusion Safari Map Step into the misty jungles of Bwindi with Upcountry Safaris Uganda for an unforgettable luxury gorilla trekking experience. This 3-day escape blends heart-racing adventure with high-end comfort, set against the backdrop of Uganda’s most iconic rainforest. From scenic countryside drives to intimate moments with mountain gorillas, every detail is curated for both thrill and indulgence. Package Highlights:• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest• 2 nights in a luxury lodge with full-board meals• Scenic drives through Uganda’s lush highlands• Cultural visit to the Batwa community• Guided nature walks for a deeper forest connection Travel in style. Trek with purpose. Experience Bwindi like never before — with Upcountry Safaris Uganda. Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park After your Early Morning breakfast, you will embark on your Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National park where you will be met by our representative at Kihihi Airstrip, who will transfer you to the lodge. You will check in at the lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Overnight: Mahogany springs lodge Buhoma Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Day | Batwa Community Experience Wake up to the cool forest air and the songs of Bwindi’s birds — today’s the day you meet giants. After an early breakfast to fuel the adventure, you’ll head to the Uganda Wildlife Authority briefing point by 8 AM. Here, rangers will guide you through everything you need to know before stepping into the wild. Trekking into the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is no casual walk — it’s a full-on jungle experience. Expect to hike for 3 to 6 hours, so bring your spirit of adventure, a good pair of boots, and a camera that’s ready for magic. With machete in hand, your rangers will lead you through local gardens, into thick vines and whispering canopies. The trail might be rugged, but the destination? Utterly soul-stirring. You’ll follow the freshest signs — bent branches, nests, dung — all leading toward one of Bwindi’s treasured gorilla families. These magnificent creatures are protected round-the-clock, and thanks to careful monitoring, your chances of spotting them are incredibly high. Then comes the moment — the one you’ll never forget.You’ll leave your bags behind and step closer, just your camera and awe. Within meters, you’ll witness gorillas in their world: silverbacks watching over their families, mothers cradling their young, juveniles tumbling in playful chaos. The rangers will interpret every gesture, every sound. You’re allowed exactly one golden hour with them — and it’ll feel like time stands still. Why the 7-meter rule? Because gorillas are not just wild, they’re fragile — sharing 98% of our DNA means they’re vulnerable to our diseases. That distance protects them, and their future. After the trek, you’ll return to the lodge — legs tired, heart full — for a well-deserved lunch and rest. But the day doesn’t end there. In the afternoon, take an optional walk to the Batwa community, the original forest dwellers, and hear their stories of living in harmony with the mountain gorillas. Dinner follows under the stars, with the forest humming in the background — a perfect ending to a day that will stay with you forever. Overnight: Mahogany springs lodge Buhoma Day 3: Drive back to Kampala | Departure Wake up to your Early Morning Breakfast and later check out of the lodge, transfer to the Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. Check in at Entebbe International Airport for your Evening outbound Flight. Tour Inclusions: Fuel, English Speaking Guide Domestic Flights Tourist 4 x4 Popup Roof Land cruiser Fulltime Mineral Water Gorilla Trekking Permit Extra Lunch on the Last day en route to Kampala Accommodation and meal plan as listed in the above program Tour Exclusions: International Flights Souvenirs Tips Any extra meals or activities not listed in the program Book This Safari FAQs About Gorilla Trekking in Uganda 1. Where can I go gorilla trekking in Uganda? Gorilla trekking in Uganda happens in two main parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (most popular, with several sectors) Mgahinga Gorilla National Park 2. Do I need a permit for gorilla trekking? Yes! A gorilla trekking permit is mandatory. The cost is $800 for foreign non-residents, $700 for foreign residents, and UGX 300,000 for East African citizens (as of 2024). Permits are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). 3. How do I get a gorilla trekking permit? You can get one through: The Uganda Wildlife Authority directly A licensed tour operator or travel agency (usually more convenient and comes as a package) 4. How physically demanding is the trek? It depends! Gorilla trekking ranges from easy to strenuous, depending on the location of the gorilla family and terrain. Some treks last 1–2 hours, others can go up to
