Price for 9 Days Uganda: Visiting Gorillas and Chimpanzees / Rates Per Person
GROUP SIZE PRICE PER PERSON per person when 1 person Travel alone $4.286 per person when 2 persons Travel together $4.101,00 per person when 3 persons Travel together $4.000 per person when 4 persons Travel together $3,900 per person when 5 persons Travel together $3,700 per person when 6+ persons Travel together $ 3,500
9 Days Uganda: Visiting Gorillas and Chimpanzees
Overview
A Primate-Focused Journey Through Uganda’s Wildest Landscapes
This 9-day Uganda itinerary is a dream come true for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. You'll trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi, encounter wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, explore the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. It’s an immersive safari showcasing Uganda’s most captivating primates — all in one unforgettable trip.DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your private driver-guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax by the shores of Lake Victoria and enjoy your first evening in Uganda.
Accommodation: The Boma Hotel / 2 Friends Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive west to Kibale Forest National Park, passing tea plantations and rolling hills. This forest is home to 13 species of primates, including Uganda’s largest population of wild chimpanzees.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
In the morning, head into Kibale Forest for a thrilling chimpanzee tracking adventure. Observe these intelligent primates up close in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, known for its biodiversity and birdlife.
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s best safari destinations. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, spotting elephants, buffalo, antelope, and possibly the elusive leopard.
Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Start the day with a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi plains. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, known for its dense concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and incredible birdlife.
Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Drive to the remote Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions — a rare phenomenon found in only two places in Africa. Game drive in search of these unique predators lounging in fig trees.
Accommodation: Enjojo Lodge / Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After a final game drive in Ishasha, continue south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs / Gorilla Mist Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Today’s highlight is an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. After a short briefing, hike into the dense jungle with expert rangers to track and spend one magical hour with a gorilla family. Return to your lodge and soak in the beauty of this incredible moment.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Mahogany Springs / Gorilla Mist Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe by road or optional flight. Depending on your flight time, you may enjoy a farewell dinner or visit local craft shops before your airport drop-off.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
- 8 nights’ accommodation (midrange or luxury)
- Gorilla trekking permit ($700)
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Park fees & ranger guides
- All meals as specified
- Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Bottled water on safari
- All ground transport
The Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda visa ($50)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks