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 is our most complete single-country Uganda itinerary, covering every headline experience the country offers.
Days 1-2: Bwindi
Gorilla trekking.
Days 3-4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ishasha, boat cruise, game drives.
Days 5-6: Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Days 7-9: Murchison Falls National Park
Nile boat cruise, falls hike, and lion-focused game drives.
Days 10-12: Kidepo Valley National Park
Flight in, and game drives across Uganda’s most remote park.
Day 13: Flight to Entebbe
Avoiding the long overland return.
Day 14: Departure
Onward flight.