Private Tour

4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari

Overview

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96 hours

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Gorilla Tracking and Kibale Chimps trek safari takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable, home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 Mountain Gorillas in the world. Gorilla tracking is the most enchanting experience in this forest. You will have an experience of a life time as you watch at close range these majestic apes feed, play and relax. You will conclude this tour with a visit to Kibale National Park where you will a nature walk to see rare species of monkeys, birds.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Alcohol

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Day 1

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodations

Overnight at Broadbill Forest Camp

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

We start our Gorilla Tracking and Kibale Chimps trek safari after an early breakfast and set off from Kampala, travel westwards to Bwindi for approximately 9-10 hours. You will have a brief stop at the Equator for an opportunity for you to stand in two hemispheres at the same time and take some photographs. You will continue the journey through the beautiful verdant rolling hills characteristic of this part of the country. You will have a lunch break in Mbarara town and then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park arriving late in the afternoon hours. Dinner and overnight at Broadbill Forest Camp

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodations

Overnight at Hawk's Eye

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive will be through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzias free. Dinner and overnight will be at. Hawk’s Eye Lodge

16 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Bigodi swamp walk

Accommodations

Overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Kibale National Park

You will, after breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park arriving in the early afternoon. On the Drive to Kibale National Park you will be able to enjoy an impressive sight of the legendary “Mountains of the Moon” which you will clearly see on the road to Fort Portal. You will have lunch in Fort Portal after which you will head to the Kibale National Park to visit the unique Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site where you will see uncommon plants and rare bird species such as the Great Blue Turacco, little Bulbul, Rwenzori Turaco and the Narina Trogon, among others. Dinner and overnight will be at

16 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Chimpanzee tracking and travel to Kampala

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Entebbe

You will, after breakfast, head to Kibale Forest to view the primates. The activity begins at 8.00am with a briefing of the rule for trekking the chimpanzees after which you set off to search for them in the forest. The exercise takes half a day and along the way you will see other primates such as Grey cheeked Mangabeys, Phoestes, Red-Colobus and the Blue tailed and the Red-tailed monkeys swinging in the braches of this thick forest. Your guide will give you informative briefings on the lifestyles of the primates you will be coming across and on the plants as well as on the insects and butterflies in this forest to ensure that the trek is not only enjoyable but informative as well. You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will set off for Kampala arriving late in the afternoon.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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4 Days Gorilla and Chimps trek safari

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great call
368humbertoj,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went on the 2 day Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys Trek. Kaara was very accomodating and flexible with my plan changes. The guide, Ronald, was great as well! So glad went with a longer drive from Kigali into Uganda with them for the Gorilla Trek.
Top notch service
alicW2624RU,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience with the gorillas words are insufficient! The rest of the tour was well planned and we were well taken care of. Faruk was very detail oriented explaining about the surrounding landscapes and beyond. The lodging was top notch as well as the 3 course meals every night. Faruk also had snacks and water ready for us at every stop! The vehicle was new, clean, and very comfortable! This is a trip not to be missed! You will be very well taken care of!
Once in a lifetime experience
erichP8419XJ,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did a solo gorilla trek in Uganda and it was absolutely amazing. Trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see wild mountain gorillas up close was surreal—peaceful, powerful, and something I’ll never forget. Driving all over Uganda was eye opening and an amazing way of seeing Africa. Huge shoutout to Farouk, my guide, who was fantastic. He made me feel completely comfortable as a solo traveler and was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The whole trip was well-organized, safe, and unforgettable from start to finish. He took care of anything I needed and made sure I was comfortable from start to finish. If you're thinking about doing this—especially solo—go for it. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Great experience
474billyb,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Farouk was a wonderful guide and happy to answer any and all questions about the local towns and life in Africa! Everything was taken of for me and communication was excellent! The Golden Monkeys and Gorilla experiences were magical and I would highly recommend to anyone with the means to book this tour!
Gorilla trekking
64chloen,
Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. My guide Gerard was amazing. Seeing the gorillas was outstanding. The lodge selection was good.
Once in a lifetime experience
isid0rusv,
Jun 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did 4 days in Uganda with Kaara adventures to trek Gorilla’s and Chimpanzees. In the process of planning the trip Jovia was very helpful and flexible to organize the trip exactly as i wanted. Since we only had a short time between our arriving- and departing flight and also we went at the end of the rain season it needed to be perfect and so it was. Our driver Eddie was super nice and he really made sure we had an unforgetable time. All in all i would recommend Uganda and Kaara adventures to everybody who is looking for a once in a lifetime experience!
Amazing experience
D9964UMjavierm,
Aug 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip itself was amazing. Our driver / tour guide (Ronnie) was unbelievable. He made us feel very safe throughout the journey and he was incredibly kind. My wife and I got to see gorillas within meters away apart from all kinds of animals in the game drive (safari). I highly recommend using this agency and, if possible, ask for Ronnie.
Unbelievable experience with Gorilla
Roam33509529982,
Jan 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
While I was getting bored in my house in pandenic, I decided to go to Africa. In my trip, these guy made my experience just unforgotable. Especially I want to mention the 4 Day Gorilla and Chimps trek safari experice and it's just amazing. I want to thank their guide Tomson. He is friendly and very supportive guy ever I have seen. Best wishes for them.
Its all worth it
KhaySantiago03,
Jan 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a remarkable experience for my whole family. Their manager named Jovia Kaara was very nice to all their guest. All the tour guides was very helpful and knowledgeable of what do they have here. It was one of the best ever tour I was able to gave to my whole family. Thank you so much.
my lovey experience in four day safari.
525gitaa,
Jan 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was four days best safari of my life. I love animals so much but i never thought trip of safari will make my life meaning full. Thank you so much Director: Jovia Kaara for this opportunity to make my dream true. and thank you whole team and our Guide tom for you kindly behaviour at the trip.