Private Tour
4 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kibale
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96 hours
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We've got you covered if you want to see more in less time! The 4-day gorillas, wildlife and chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park safari offered by Bamboo Ecotours takes you to the most stunning tourist attractions in southwestern Uganda. The major highlights are chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park, game drives at the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park, and gorilla trekking at Bwindi National Park.
Note that 4-day gorillas, wildlife and chimpanzee trekking at Kibale National Park safari starts in Kampala/Entebbe and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. The 4-day safari that starts and/or ends in Kigali is this one: 4-day gorillas, wildlife and chimpanzee trekking at Kalinzu forest.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Gorilla & chimp permits, park entry & guide fees
Visas, travel insurance, personal costs
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Transfer from Entebbe/Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Isunga Lodge/Turaco Treetops or similar lodge
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale National Park
Our representative will pick you up in Entebbe or Kampala and drive to Kibale National Park. The drive to Kibale National Park will go through amazing landscapes of western Uganda. You will arrive at Kibale National Park in the afternoon, ready to start dinner and relaxed night.
Chimpanzee Trek at Kibale and Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge or similar midrange lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale National Park
You will head to the Kibale forest immediately after breakfast to trek the chimpanzees in their forest home. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter other different species of monkeys in the Kibale forest. These include colobus monkey, olive baboon, and red-tailed monkey.
Fort Portal
Transfer from Kibale Forest National Park after chimp trekking to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park will go through the spectacular Fort Portal crater lakes.
Kasenyi Plains Game Drives and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it the "Big Four."
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi National Park for overnight immediately after the game drives at the Kasenyi Plains.
Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park and Transfer to Kigali
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have a short drive to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that you will be joined by other visitors. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.
Kigali
Transfer to Kigali immediately after the gorilla trek. Please note that a gorilla trek can take up to 6 hours. Do not book a flight departing from Kigali before 10:00 pm local time, assuming you want to fly out on Day 4. The best plan is to have an overnight in Kigali at the end of Day 4.
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4 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek at Kibale
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Uganda tour
Tourist727153,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a vacation of a lifetime. Edison at Bamboo Encounters was very easy to work with and helped structure a trip to our specifications. He was always timely in his email responses and he took care of all the planning and permits we needed. Every lodge we visited was top notch. Chance our guide was the real star. He drove us over every inch of Uganda (and some Rwanda) over some crazy roads. He could answer every question we had even silly ones and his knowledge of birds is second to none. He knew every bird by sight and sound. The trip itself was spectacular. We saw gorillas and the Silverback literally walked right past us within inches of touching us. We went on the Kazunga Channel where we saw elephants playing in the water and chasing birds which was a sight to see. We also found the tree climbing lions in Queen Victoria and a host of other animals. We visited Bigodi and had a great experience walking in the community and learning how people live and work. Finally we visited the chimps and to our luck they were all in the ground playing and hanging out. All in all a great experience. A few tips: if coming overseas especially US bring clean money. By that I mean not torn or with ink on it and later than 2007. The locals get a bad exchange rate on money with flaws and may refuse the bill. Get in shape for the hikes in the forests. While they are not hard, you will be walking for hours in forest terrain… get off that couch and get on the treadmill. Try to enjoy the journey as you travel between spots. There’s a lot to see just looking out the window like 5 people on a motorcycle or just people going about their day that you won’t encounter at home.
Amazing Wildlife Experience and Overall Great Trip
F6392XYelizabetht,
Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this trip was great and very professionally organized. The driver, the hotels, the food, and all of the people we met were all fantastic. The gorilla and chimp treks were AMAZING! Once in a lifetime experiences that we will never forget. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in having an unforgettable wildlife adventure with unique and comfortable local experiences along the way.
Loved it
annettes2476,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time Gorilla tracking. Herbert our guide was lovely, we actually wanted to take him with us on the rest of our trip😂 Lake Mutanda was beautiful and the gorillas was such an amazing experience. Very professional yet equally friendly and fun.
Great experience
Travelgirl1203,
Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a Great experience. The organization was really good and we were always on schedule. John Did Great on the Long drives in between.The Food was also tasty. And of course I got to See the apes from so close.
Unique Experience
103janau,
Mar 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can only recommend Bamboo Ecotours as travel agency. Initial contact was very fast and easy. During the booking process we felt well guided by Edison who assured our trust in the payment procedure. The basic rate is still comfortable with own toilet/bathroom in every accommodation. They provided good and mostly organic food. We enjoyed, that as part of our private tour we could adjust the travel route to our preferences (e.g. Pick-up in Kigali, drop-off in Kampala). We will never forget the Gorilla trekking and Chimp trekking! You should not miss an overnight stay at lake Bunyonyi. A special recommendation goes to our driver, Jackson, on whom we could not only rely 100 % but who was also the source of cultural and historical insights on Uganda and who - through his clever and intelligent personality - made longer car trips a very pleasant experience. If you can, pick him!
Country and people, gorillas, chimpanzees — just fantastic!
RowoTraveller,
Jul 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really easy to discuss the tour with Edison in advance. He always answered our questions quickly and very competently. In Uganda we were picked up by Amanya. He guided us safely and competently through Uganda and was very accommodating. The journey through Uganda remains unforgettable! We can recommend a tour with Bamboo Ecotours to everyone!
Highly recommend to book with Bamboo!
MarjolijnH14,
Mar 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the first contact, planning, payment and the trip itself: I was highly impressed with the professionalism of both Edison online and Godfrey as our guide and driver. They managed to accommodate all our preferences and went out of their way to make our trip a great succes. Aside from the unique experiences during the trip itself such as seeing gorillas and chimpanzees up close for the first time, I also thought that the lodges Edison booked for us were exceptional. Godfrey was a very patient guide and driver, answering all the (many!) questions we had to also improve our understanding on Ugandan culture. All in all, a big recommendation to reach out to Bamboo ecotours for tourism in Uganda! For those wanting to learn more about what the gorilla and chimpanzee treks are like: Trekking for gorillas in Bwindi is a bit of a mass tourism experience because it attracts so many people even during Covid, however it was still special to see them up close. I would personally recommend doing the 4 hour chimpanzee habituation in stead of the 1 hour trek if you plan to go to Kibale for chimpanzees, because you get to spend 4 hours without a large group and with a very knowledgeable guide (mine knew and exchanged research with Jane Goodall), which was really a highlight of my trip. If you’re into wildlife conservation and learning more about the forest and all it’s inhabitants it’s a good investment of the extra $100, as the 1 hour chimp or gorilla trek might leave you longing for more information, time for animal observation or quiet time in nature.
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