7 Days Gorillas & Chimps on a Budget

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Taking in 3 national parks, you will trek to the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, the chimps of Kibale and will game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park taking in the delights of its varied and impressive landscape.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
    • Gorilla trekking Nkuringo Group in South Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park

What's this trip about?

    Taking in 3 national parks, you will trek to the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, the chimps of Kibale and will game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park taking in the delights of its varied and impressive landscape.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Kampala
  • Kibale National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Prices are in $USD
    • Prices based on twin share
    • Single traveller supplements apply
    • 2 nights lodge, 2 nights permanent tented, 2 nights hotel accommodation.
    • Airport transfers
    • Bottled water
    • All meals while on safari
    • Chimp passes
    • 4×4 safari vehicle with driver/guide throughout
    • National Park fees

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

You will be picked up by SafariHQ from Entebbe airport, Uganda and we will head to for Kibale Forest National Park. In the afternoon we will arrive at Kibale Forest Camp where you will fall asleep to the noises of the tropical rainforest.

Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the early morning we will start with a chimp walk. You may be lucky enough to spot many of the 10 primates that call Kibale Forest National Park home. Kibale Forest National Park is also known for its butterflies and birds....

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After enjoying an early breakfast we will leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will travel through Fort Portal and reach Mweya in Queen Elizabeth National Park at midday, Here, you can enjoy a stunning view over the Kaz...

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today you will enjoy a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You might expect to see Ugandan kobs, lions and elephants. You will also enjoy 2 hour launch trip on the Kazinga channel where you can observe the animals fro...

Day 5: Kisoro

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early in the morning we will leave for Kisoro. You will be crossing the Kazinga Channel, travelling through Queen Elizabeth National Park, and reach Kabale in time to enjoy lunch. From Kabale we will continue through a picture...

Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The day of gorilla tracking!

You will travel by car from Travellers Rest Hotel in Kisoro to Nkuringo, in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP (1hr). Once there you will first receive a briefing (7.45am) an...

Day 7: Kisoro to Kampala

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Mbarara town, and after Masaka there will be an opportunity to a stop at the Equator for photo shoots and buying ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,800
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Guides

Our guides at SafariHQ are hand picked from the leading wildlife colleges in Tanzania and Kenya . They all possess excellent wildlife knowledge, are language proficient, customer service focused, have sound driving experience and have been first aid trained. Other than English and Swahili, our guides collectively speak over seven languages enabling SafariHQ to effectively communicate with culturally diverse travel groups.

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When it comes to food, practice makes perfect and with well over 100 years of shared experience catering for international safari goers from private camping safaris, overland safari group catering, right through to 5 star fine dining lodge cuisine our team of chefs will deliver perfection at every mealtime.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Accommodation the night after the safari
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Guide tips
    • Accommodation in Entebbe
    • Gorilla Passes ($500 per person)
Cancellation policy

All cancellations must be advised in writing, signed by the signatory of the booking form and sent to SafariHQ  at info@safarihq.com. Cancellations are effective on the day they are received by SafariHQ Recorded delivery is strongly recommended. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel arrangements, the following cancellation charges will be payable, depending upon the number of days prior to departure SafariHQ receives your notice of cancellation.

Written Advice of Cancellation Received

Days prior to Departure Date and % of Total Holiday Cost

180-91 days is 20% of total holiday cost

90-46 days will be 50% of total holiday cost

within 45 days1 will be 100% of total holiday cost

We strongly recommend that you secure adequate travel insurance, which should in most cases include cover, under certain circumstances, against loss of deposit or cancellation fees, at the time of booking.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information
Trip ID
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