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On the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari, you explore Uganda’s two major primates, including chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas. You will start in Kibale National Park the primate capital of the world. This forested national park is located in western Uganda. It is home to 13 primates and other wildlife species including chimpanzees and many other mammals. There are habituated chimpanzee communities here and you will hike following one of them. You will have the normal chimpanzee trekking experience spending one hour in the presence of the chimpanzees. It is also possible to do the chimpanzee habituation experience where you will spend more time in the presence of the chimpanzees.

From here Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for a savanna wildlife safari and a Kazinga channel boat cruise where you will see several birds. The park is among the most diverse protected areas in Uganda with mainly savanna wildlife and primates as well. You will have a game drive in the Ishasha sector where you will spot safari animals like elephants, the Topi, waterbucks, and if lucky the tree-climbing lions.

You will end the 5-Day Uganda Gorilla safari with a mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will meet the mountain gorillas in their most preferred habitats. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has the highest mountain gorilla population of all mountain gorilla national parks and it is therefore the best gorilla trekking destination.

This 5 Days Uganda Gorilla safari is the ultimate tour option for those interested in Uganda’s leading primates. It is very ideal for adventure tourists and nature lovers and its among our best Uganda Safaris Discovery Journeys adventures.

Tour Summary

Day 1: Head to Kibale National Park & Nature Walk
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Head to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Game drive & Head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Community Visit
Day 5: Departure

This 4-day Uganda Gorilla tour features a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in South Western Uganda and it is a work heritage site. The total mountain gorilla population is currently estimated at around 1100 individuals and Bwindi has over 450 of these. The rest is what is shared in the other three National Parks in the Virunga massif. This makes Bwindi the best mountain gorilla trekking destination. The park has 4 main sectors and you will track mountain gorillas in the northern or Eastern Sector of Bwindi.

You will be expected at the park headquarters at 7:00 a.m. for a briefing about the mountain gorilla trek and then be guided by rangers amidst sightings of several wildlife. You will hike until you meet the mountain gorillas and stay in their presence of the mountain gorillas for an hour. After this incredible encounter, you will be led back to the park headquarters and awarded your certificates of participation.

After this incredible adventure with the mountain gorillas, you will have a community visit to the local Bakiga or Batwa where you will get to know more about their ways of life.

You will end your 4-day Uganda Gorilla Tour at Lake Mburo National Park one of the most diverse national parks in Uganda. Lake Mburo is the smallest savanna national park in Uganda but has diverse wildlife. Enjoy a safari game drive here seeing the major wildlife species including elands, zebras, giraffes, and others. The 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is ideal for those interested in Primates and savanna wildlife. It can be done by different tourist categories including honeymooners and overall adventure lovers.