Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimpanzees: A 6-Day Primate Safari

Bwindi Gorillas and Kibale Chimpanzees: A 6-Day Primate Safari

Published August 26, 2026 · By · 1 min read

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. This version focuses purely on the two primate parks, cutting travel time as much as possible.

Days 1-2: Bwindi

Transfer and gorilla trekking.

Day 3: Direct Transfer to Kibale

A more direct route than routing through Queen Elizabeth, saving a day.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking

The morning Kibale permit.

Day 5: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

A relaxed final activity day.

Day 6: Return to Entebbe

The transfer back.

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