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- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
Overview
Kibale and Bwindi is a five-day trip that pairs two of Uganda's most rewarding primate experiences. It begins with arrival at Entebbe Airport and a transfer to Kampala, before heading to Kibale National Park.
The next day brings chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest before the route continues to Bwindi. A full day in Bwindi is set aside for gorilla trekking, and the trip ends with the return to Kampala or Entebbe.
Accommodations, arrival and departure transfers, local and safari guides, meals per the itinerary, park entrance fees and applicable transportation are included.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Kampala
Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala
Day 2 · Kibale National Park
Kampala - Kibale National Park
Day 3 · Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest Park - Bwindi
Day 4 · Bwindi
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Day 5 · Kampala
Bwindi - Kampala/entebbe
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Kampala
Arrival Entebbe Airport - Kampala
Upon arrival at airport in Uganda, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Overnight: Kampala – (D)
Day 2 · Kibale National Park
Kampala - Kibale National Park
Activities: • Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains. • Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area of the park for outstanding cultural visit. Overnight: Camp/Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 3 · Bwindi
Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest Park - Bwindi
Activities: • Half day search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate including phoestes, red Colobus, blues, and red tailed and grey cheeked mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but also on all the forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and seeing primates at close quarters. • After lunch, proceed to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park and here you may spot many wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, among others. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Overnight: Camp/Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 4 · Bwindi
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Activities: • Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 08:00 with a briefing from the UWA staff. • Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc. • The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. • Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. • The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well worth the effort. • The afternoon is spent on a village walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a great way to support the local community in a direct way. The Walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp and is most informative, rewarding to the average visitor. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways. Overnight: Camp/Lodge – (B, L, D)
Day 5 · Kampala
Bwindi - Kampala/entebbe
Activities: Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch en route with stopover at Igongo cultural centre to explore the life style of the Ankole and Bahima, thereafter proceed at the Equator Uganda before your evening departures home. – (B, L) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides / safari guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.