Introduction

The 3-day Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee trekking tour is a must for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This tour takes you on thrilling treks through two of Uganda’s premier national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, celebrated for its majestic mountain gorillas, and Kalinzu Forest Reserve, which boasts a rich diversity of primate species, including chimpanzees. Don’t miss the chance to experience this extraordinary wildlife adventure!

Highlights

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimp Trekking

Map

Rwanda

Start Point: Kigali

Uganda

Day 1

Queen Elizabeth NP Buffalo Safari Lodge

Day 2

Kalinzu Forest Reserve Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable NP (No accommodation)

Rwanda

End Point: Kigali

Day 1

Queen Elizabeth National Park

The moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived: this is when your Ugandan safari begins. After a few brief formalities and an introduction to your guide, we'll start this journey together and begin to discover all of the amazing animals Uganda has to offer.

Set on the Rift Valley floor in view of the snow-capped Rwenzori peaks, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers plenty of variety to safarigoers. On the Kasenyi and Ishasha Plains, large herds of Uganda kob, the national antelope, stand on constant guard for the lions that feed on them. Lakes Edward and George, together with the connecting Kazinga Channel, support around 5,000 hippos and an abundance of waterbirds, as well as being a magnet for thirsty elephant and buffalo herds.

Evening Game Drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park

You'll love the warm light and cooler temperatures as we take you out to explore on your evening game drive. This time of day is when both predators and prey are most active and it can feel as though anything could happen at any moment. This is when you'll most enjoy being on safari.

Video: The beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Activities Day 1

Evening

We'll take you out on an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It's when temperatures cool, the light is golden and predators set out to hunt.

Transfer by Road, Kigali to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation Day 1

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Lodge Class: Mid-Range

Relax on the secluded balcony of your en-suite thatched cottage at Buffalo Safari Resort, a small lodge that stands a short distance south of the Kazinga Channel as it bisects Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Alternative Accommodations

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Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Kalinzu Forest Reserve

We stop at Kalinzu Forest Reserve, an eastern extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park that supports a habituated population of chimpanzees along with eight other types of primate and 378 bird species.

Chimp Trekking, Kalinzu Forest Reserve

The opportunity to see chimpanzees in the wild is one of the most memorable of all safari activities. Getting close to these creatures that share so much of our DNA is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the excitement of walking through the forest and knowing that they are close will stay with you forever.

Video: Chimpanzee Tracking In Kibale and Kalinzu, Uganda

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

You'll go trekking through the forest to find chimpanzees, and then spend precious time with a chimp family group in Kalinzu Forest Reserve early this morning.

Transfer by Road, Queen Elizabeth National Park via Kalinzu Forest Reserve to Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Accommodation Day 2

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Lodge Class: Mid-Range

You'll appreciate being based at Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge for your visit to Kalinzu Forest Reserve. It's a good place to return to at the end of your safari day.

Alternative Accommodations

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Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You don't need to stray far off the beaten path in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to understand how Uganda's premier gorilla-tracking destination acquired its English name. The steep slopes and dense substrata of ferns and shrubs in this magnificent highland forest can make for challenging walking conditions. Fortunately, the park has a good network of footpaths allowing you to look for its diverse wildlife, not only mountain gorillas but also 10 other primate, six forest antelope, 350 bird and 200-plus butterfly species.

We have no doubt that you have enjoyed an incredible safari in Uganda, but sadly it now comes to an end. We wish you a safe onward journey and look forward to seeing you again next time you go on safari.

Video: Gorilla Safari in Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Early this morning in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park you'll go mountain gorilla trekking, which is truly one of the best experiences you can have on safari.

Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Cyanika Border to Kigali

Accommodations Overview

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Accommodation Day 1 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Mid-Range

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Lodge | Just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Alternative for Day 1

Aardvark Safari Lodge

Bordering without fences

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Mid-Range

Accommodation Day 2 Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Mid-Range

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Alternative for Day 2

Mutanda Lake Resort

Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tour starts per person from	$2,819.00 - (Rate for 2025) $2,819.00 - (Rate for 2026) $2,819.00 - (Rate for 2027)
Additional Price Information This tour can be customized to your interests. Contact us for rates for two or more people for the quotation.

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3-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu

Introduction

Highlights

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Evening Game Drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities Day 1

Evening

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Chimp Trekking, Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Alternative Accommodations

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Accommodations Overview

Accommodation Day 1 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Mid-Range

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Alternative for Day 1

Aardvark Safari Lodge

Mid-Range

Accommodation Day 2 Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Mid-Range

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Alternative for Day 2

Mutanda Lake Resort

Mid-Range

Pricing

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3 Days / 2 Nights

3-Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu

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