Pairing gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking means combining two of the world’s great ape encounters in one trip — gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, roughly a day’s drive apart via Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 1: Entebbe to Bwindi
Transfer and evening briefing.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
The core Bwindi trekking day.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
A stop for tree-climbing lions en route.
Day 4: Kazinga Channel and Transfer to Kibale
A morning boat cruise before continuing north.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Morning chimp permit and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Day 6: Return to Entebbe
The transfer back.
What to Budget
Gorilla permit, Kibale chimp permit, Queen Elizabeth fees and boat cruise, five nights of lodging.