6 Days Signature Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

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6 Days Signature Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour Chronos February 14, 2025

6 Days Signature Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

  • Uganda
  • 10 Reviews
$3,869
Per Person
  • 06 Days
  • Boat / Canoe Safaris
  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Cultural Encounters
  • Game Drives
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Nature Walks
  • Photography Safaris
Safari Overview

Explore Uganda on this tailor-made 6-day Uganda signature gorilla tracking and wildlife safari guided by Gentle Giants Safaris. The 6 Days safari takes you to Kibale Forest National Park for mountain gorilla trekking, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking /Bigodi wetland walk, and Queen Elizabeth National Park for game viewing and a boat cruise at Kazinga channel. Discover the gem in three of Uganda's top National parks on this 6 Days safari at affordable rates. Enjoy an encounter with man’s closest relatives. i.e mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats reward you with the best wildlife experiences. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is an experience of its own kind!

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Safari Highlights
  • Arrival & transfer to the hotel
  • Day 1: Entebbe to Kibale National Park  - Chimpanzee trekking
  • Day 2: Bigodi Nature Walk & Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 3:  Game viewing & boat cruise
  • Day 4: Queen to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
  • Day 6: Departure
Included / exclude
  • Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
  • Gorilla Permits
  • Chimpanzee Permits
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • All Activities Included in the Itinerary
  • Ground Transportation
  • Drinking Water in the Vehicle
  • Domestic Flights as per the Itinerary
  • Qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
  • Accommodation as Shown in the Itinerary
  • Government Taxes and Levies
  • Meals as Shown in the Itinerary
  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Optional Activities
  • Souvenirs and Personal Expenses
  • Laundry Services
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Soft Drinks
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Detailed Itinerary
ARRIVAL & TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL

You will be welcomed at the airport by our representative who will also be your guide for the 6 day trip. You will briefly go through the itinerary together and soon transfer to your hotel for overnight accommodation in Entebbe. If time allows, you will explore Entebbe, visiting the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre or the Botanical Gardens for an exciting welcome from the birds and animals.

Lodge/Hotel: 
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Set off for Kibale National Park after breakfast at your hotel/lodge. The journey is a 5-6 hours drive rewarding you with amazing sightings of the lush vegetation on the countryside and the beautiful landscapes. Check into your lodge on arrival and enjoy lunch. Afternoon Chimpanzee Trekking to see habituated chimpanzees and other primates. You will be allowed to spend one hour with them and this begins from the time of encounter. You will also see other primates along the way as this park shelters several species of primates. Return to your lodge within the park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Lodge/Hotel: 
Meal plan: Full Board

In the morning, go for a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland for bird watching and spotting more primate species. Return to the lodge for breakfast, checkout, and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the nearby district of Kasese in the same region. Check into your lodge on arrival and have lunch. Explore the park in an evening game drive and look for wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, warthogs, and hippos. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Lodge/Hotel: 
Meal plan: Full Board

After breakfast at the lodge, start your day with a morning game drive to spot early risers and predators like Hyenas and Leopards, and other various wildlife species. Return to the lodge for breakfast and later on lunch. Have your afternoon spent on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which is a connection between Lakes Edward and George. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the water, including elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Lodge/Hotel: 
Meal plan: Full Board

After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for another exciting wild experience with the endangered mountain Gorillas. You will move straight with no many stopovers to spare time for activities at Bwindi. Check into your lodge on arrival and enjoy lunch. Take a community walk to interact with local people to understand their ways of life. Dinner and overnight at the lodge within the park.

Lodge/Hotel: 
Meal plan: Full Board

Wake up early for breakfast and drive to the park offices for morning briefing at 7am by park rangers. Hit the jungle and spend the day tracking and observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Enjoy this lifetime experience for a whole hour in the presence of the habituated mountain Gorillas. Return to meet your guide at the starting point and head to the lodge/restaurant for lunch. Visit the Batwa in the afternoon to learn about their ancient hunting skills and use of herbs for medicine. Retire later at the lodge for your dinner and night stay.

Lodge/Hotel: 
Meal plan: Full Board

Have an early breakfast and embark on a 7-8 hours journey to Kampala. Stop over at the Uganda equator for some phots and souvenirs at craft shops. Proceed to Kampala to catch up with your flight.

Lodge/Hotel (Day Room):
Meal plan: Half Board

Why choose This Journey

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What to To Think About On This Tour

Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking is subject to the availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day and 6 per chimpanzee track per ½ day.

Any Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits required need to be paid for upfront when booking. As soon as funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.  

Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are always 100% non-transferable and non-refundable

The RATES are subject to change and are based on Availability with effect from July upon release of the new tariffs from Uganda Wildlife Authority and Rwanda Development Board.

On flights and land-based tours within East Africa, each passenger is limited to a maximum baggage weight of 33 pounds (15 kilograms). This includes the weight of purses and camera equipment in addition to regular luggage. Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should pack their bags accordingly. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and also on aircraft used throughout East Africa. Dimensions should not exceed 23 inches (58 centimetres) long x 13 inches (33 centimetres) high x 10 inches (25 centimetres) wide.

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