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Uganda Primates: Gorillas & Chimpanzees Kibale Forest → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi
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Uganda Primates: Gorillas & Chimpanzees

Two of Africa's great ape encounters in one trip — mountain gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.

Uganda
8 Days7 nights
From $5,200per person
1 CountryUganda
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8 DaysTotal Duration
3 StopsRoute Legs
$5,200From, Per Person
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Overview

Two of Africa's great ape encounters in one trip — mountain gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.

Two of Africa's great ape encounters in one trip — mountain gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.

This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or combined with any other route in our library — including a Zanzibar or Seychelles finale on our multi-country templates, or paired directly with our signature Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape for an even more customized journey.

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Uganda Primates: Gorillas & Chimpanzees highlight Kibale Forest → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi
Route & pacing

The 8-day route

1

Kibale Forest National Park

Chimpanzee tracking through Uganda's primate capital, with 13 primate species present.

2 Nights
Kibale Forest National ParkKibale Forest National Park
2

Queen Elizabeth National Park

A Kazinga Channel boat cruise and tree-climbing lion search.

2 Nights
Queen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
3

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

A permit trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family.

3 Nights
Bwindi Impenetrable ForestBwindi Impenetrable Forest
Why this itinerary

Trip highlights

Both gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits fully arranged

Kibale Forest hosts 13 primate species — Africa's highest density

A Kazinga Channel boat cruise breaks up the trekking days

Ideal single-country introduction to Uganda's forests

Signature experiences on this route

Moments built into this itinerary

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Uganda Primates: Gorillas & Chimpanzees From $5,200 per person, land + flights as specified · 8 days / 7 nights
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Frequently asked

Planning this itinerary

Can I do both treks on the same day?

No — gorilla and chimpanzee treks happen in different forest blocks, so this itinerary sequences them across separate days for a comfortable pace.

What's the minimum age for chimpanzee tracking?

Chimpanzee tracking generally allows ages 12 and up, the same minimum as gorilla trekking.

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