6 Days Chimpanzees, Gorilla tracking and Queen Elizabeth safari
This unique 6 Days safari will take you through the major three National Parks, Kibale National park, Bwindi National park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Gorilla trekking is an outdoor activity where tourists are allowed to see mountain gorillas for one hour after purchasing a gorilla permit in Uganda and or Rwanda. Traveler’s bucket list is gorilla trekking in the tropical jungles of Uganda and Rwanda. has been in the forefront of creating unforgettable memories of seeing the mountain gorilla in the last decade and we celebrate this achievement by continuing to take our travelers through thick, misty, wet and impenetrable jungles and Rwanda’s Volcanoes to spend those memorable 60 minutes with the mighty giant cousin and his family.
We specialize in preparing gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Check our blog for first hand information on gorilla permits prices and availability, which gorilla family you should track, when is the best time to visit mountain gorillas, what to pack, how to get there and what should be the best choice of accommodation. Take a private or group gorilla safari depending on your budget, include something else on the trip like a classic wildlife safari or take a shorter route through Kigali in Rwanda—choosing the best destination route is quite important for a great gorilla tracking trip.
Chimpanzee trekking.
Chimpanzee trekking is one of the best activities that is sought after by many tourists who come to Uganda. Just like gorilla trekking, it involves trekking through the forest in search of the chimpanzees that keep on swinging from one tree to the next. Trekking might take a few hours or less but once you get to the chimpanzees, every group gets to spend an hour with them before trekking back to the camp.
There are several chimpanzee destinations in Uganda and each one of these has a group of chimpanzees that you can trek. Chimpanzee trekking is mainly done in the Kibale Forest National Park and other destinations where you can go for the chimpanzee trek include the Budongo forest which is found in the Murchison Falls National park, Kyambura gorge in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki wildlife reserve, and Kalinzu forest found in Busenyi.
Chimpanzee trekking starts very early in the morning and every trek begins with the tour guides giving tourists the guidelines and rules that need to be followed. While trekking, you will be able to see other primates and wildlife like the red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, a variety of bird species among others.
Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
A chimpanzee trekking permit is a legal document that will give you access to the chimpanzees. They are processed by the Uganda wildlife Authority and they still remain the property of the Republic of Uganda even after being issued to you. Just like the trekking permit for gorillas, limited permits are printed per day and these are only valid for the date that they have been printed. The reason as to why few permits are printed is to try as much as possible to reduce the interaction between the chimpanzees and humans to conserve them. The chimps are prone to diseases and that is why interaction is limited.
The best way for one to get a chimpanzee trek permit is by booking through a trusted tour operator. Local tour operators know more about the process of booking and other related costs so it is better to let them take up the planning process. The tour operators will book the permit at the Uganda wildlife Authority and once payment is done, a scanned copy will be sent out to you via email with details on when you are to trek, the time, your name, passport details, and the unique serial number that makes it unique from the rest. Note that these permits cannot be interchanged and it is also hard for you to get a refund if you do not make it.
Queen Elizabeth National park. 6 Days Chimpanzees, Gorilla tracking and Queen Elizabeth safari
Queen Elizabeth National Park spans the equator line; monuments on either side of the road marking the exact spot where it crosses latitude 0. The park was founded in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and renamed two years later to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II of England. The park is home to over 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species. The Katwe explosion craters mark the park’s highest point at 1,350m above sea level, while the lowest point is at 910m, at Lake Edward.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is understandably Uganda’s most popular tourist destination. The park’s diverse ecosystems, which include sprawling savanna, shady, humid forests, sparkling lakes, and fertile wetlands, make it the ideal habitat for a classic big game, ten primate species including chimpanzees, and over 600 species of birds.
Set against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s magnificent vistas include dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills, panoramic views of the Kazinga Channel with its banks lined with hippos, buffalo, and elephants, and the endless Ishasha plains, whose fig trees hide lions ready to pounce on herds of unsuspecting Uganda kob.
As well as its outstanding wildlife attractions, Queen Elizabeth National Park has a fascinating cultural history. There are many opportunities for visitors to meet the local communities and enjoy storytelling, dance, music, and more. The gazetting of the park has ensured the conservation of its ecosystems, which in turn benefits the surrounding communities.
Most of Queen Elizabeth comprises open grassland and Savannah which tends to be moist and woody in the west than the eastern part, Thorny Acacia dominates this savannah habitant with the high concentration of candelabra shrub a cactus that grows along the Kazinga channel and on the kasenyi plains.
Queen Elizabeth supports at least 95 species of mammals,it boasts of 20 carnivores like the Lion,Leopards, side stripped jackal and spotted hyena among others.
Itinerary for a 6 Days Safari
| Days | Activity | Lodge /meal plan |
| Day 1 | Pick up from Kigali or kampala – transfer through the border – to Bwindi National park – lunch at your lodge and dinner | Rushaga gorilla haven |
| Day 2 | National park for Gorilla tracking – evening batwa community walk. | Rushaga gorilla haven |
| Day 3 | After breakfast – transfer to Queen elizabeth through ishasha to see the tree climbing lions – lunch at your lodge – evening game drive – dinner and overnight. | Twins lake lodge |
| Day 4 | After breakfast – transfer to Kibaale forest – check-in – lunch at lodge – evening Bigodi swamp nature walk | Isunga lodge |
| Day 5 | After breakfast, chimpanzee trekking – experience. | Isunga lodge |
| Day 6 | After breakfast, transfer to Kampala | Desired destination. |
Price quote:
| No. of pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Price per person | 3,935 | 3,062 | 2,626 | 2538 | 2480 |
The above costs include;
- 4×4 safari vehicle with Fuel
- 5 Nights accommodation in the park
- 1 Gorilla tracking permits @800
- 1 chimpanzee permits – @250
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional driver guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip (pick up and drop off at desired destination)
Exclusions
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees)
- International flights (from/to home)