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6 Day Primates & Wildlife Safari

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, cruise the Kazinga Channel, spot tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, and trek with mountain gorillas in Bwindi

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Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour type
Wildlife & Gorilla
Destination
Uganda
Group size
2 – 12 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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Arrive Entebbe → Fort Portal
Airport pickup, drive west to Fort Portal. Lodge near Kibale Forest.
Welcome to Uganda! You will be picked up from Entebbe International Airport and driven west through bustling Kampala suburbs, rolling tea plantations, and scenic countryside to Fort Portal, your gateway to Kibale Forest. Settle into your comfortable lodge with views of crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Lodge near Kibale Forest
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Kibale — Chimpanzee Tracking
Morning trek into Kibale rainforest. Afternoon optional Bigodi Wetland walk.
Pre-dawn wake-up for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest National Park. Your expert guide will lead you through dense rainforest as you search for habituated chimpanzee families. Listen to their calls, watch them play and feed — a truly magical encounter with our closest living relatives. In the afternoon, take an optional guided walk through Bigodi Wetland for birdwatching.
Lodge near Kibale Forest
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Kibale → Queen Elizabeth NP
Drive south. Afternoon game drive — lions, elephants, Uganda kob.
Drive south through scenic landscapes to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After lunch and a short rest, embark on an afternoon game drive to spot the park us famous big five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the elusive rhino. You will also see Uganda kob, hyenas, hippos, and numerous bird species.
Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP
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Queen Elizabeth — Kazinga & Ishasha
Morning Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Afternoon search for tree-climbing lions.
Start your morning with a spectacular boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you will see hippos, crocodiles, water buffalo, elephants, and numerous water birds. In the afternoon, drive to the Ishasha sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth — a behavior rarely seen elsewhere in Africa.
Lodge in Ishasha
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Ishasha → Bwindi — Gorilla Trekking
Drive to Bwindi. Afternoon gorilla trekking — one magical hour with gorilla family.
Drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of Africa us most biodiverse habitats. After lunch and preparation, you will trek into the misty forest to find mountain gorillas. The hike is challenging but unforgettable — coming face-to-face with a 400kg silverback and his family is a life-changing experience.
Lodge near Bwindi
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Bwindi → Entebbe
Drive back, stop at equator for photos. Airport transfer.
Begin your journey back to Entebbe with a stop at the equator for photos at the "zero latitude" line. Enjoy lunch and scenic views of Uganda us highlands before your airport transfer and departure home with unforgettable memories.
Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect safari

Included in Your Safari

  • Airport transfers & all ground transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Mountain gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit (Kibale)
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full-board accommodation (9 nights)
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Murchison Falls boat cruise
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • Bottled drinking water during drives

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for guides and porters
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities not mentioned
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“We did the 12-day Uganda + Rwanda safari. Gorillas, chimps, Big Five — all in one trip. The multi-country planning was seamless. Best investment in memories we ever made.”

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Klaus & Gabriela M.
Munich, Germany

“The gorilla trekking was the most incredible experience of my life. Our guide knew every trail, every animal, every bird call. Nature Nest made everything seamless from start to finish.”

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Sarah M.
London, United Kingdom

“From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi, every day was a new adventure. The tree-climbing lions, the boat safari on Kazinga Channel — absolutely unforgettable. Already planning our return trip!”

J
James & Patricia D.
Toronto, Canada

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