Overview
This exclusive fly-in safari is crafted for
primate lovers who want to maximize
comfort and minimize travel time.
Experience two of Uganda’s greatest
wildlife encounters: chimpanzee trekking
in Kibale Forest, known as the “Primate
Capital of the World”, and gorilla trekking
in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Flying between destinations allows you to
enjoy spectacular aerial views of crater
lakes, lush forests, and the Rwenzori
“Mountains of the Moon,” while staying at
luxury lodges that combine world-class
comfort with unforgettable wilderness
immersion.
Itinerary
5 Days Gorillas & Chimpanzees – Luxury
Fly-in Safari
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Style: Luxury Fly-in Safari
Day 01 :
Entebbe – Kibale Forest (Fly-in & Forest Walk)
- Morning transfer to Entebbe Airport for
a domestic flight to Kasese (approx. 1
hour). - Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your
driver-guide and transferred to your lodge
in the crater lake region. - Afternoon guided forest walk in Kibale’s
fringes or Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary,
where you can spot red colobus monkeys,
L’Hoest’s monkeys, black-and-white
colobus, and abundant birdlife. This
wetland is also home to the great blue
turaco and other spectacular species. - Evening relaxation at your luxury lodge
overlooking lush crater lakes. - Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge /
Ndali Lodge.
Day 02 :
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale & Crater Lake Exploration
- Early breakfast before heading to Kibale
National Park HQ for a chimp trekking
briefing. - Enter the forest with ranger guides and
listen for the distinctive pant-hoots of
chimpanzees echoing through the canopy. - Spend up to an hour watching them
interact: grooming each other, swinging
through trees, hunting small prey, or
simply resting. Along the way, you may
also see grey-cheeked mangabeys, olive
baboons, or red-tailed monkeys. - Afternoon option:
- Visit nearby crater lakes for gentle
hiking and scenic photography. - Or enjoy a lodge-based activity such as
swimming, spa treatments, or
birdwatching from your veranda. - Overnight at your lodge.
Day 03 :
Kibale – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Fly-in)
- After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to
Kasese Airstrip for your scenic flight to
Bwindi (approx. 1 hour). - Upon arrival, drive to your luxury lodge
nestled on the edge of the rainforest. - Afternoon at leisure: enjoy private
forest views, take part in a community
walk, or book a spa treatment after your
morning flight. - Evening sundowners as mist rolls
through the valley. - Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla
Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla
Lodge.
Day 04 :
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Storytelling
- Early morning breakfast and trek
briefing at park HQ. - Hike into Bwindi, one of the world’s
oldest rainforests, famed for its
biodiversity. The trek (2–6 hrs) can be
demanding, involving muddy slopes and
thick vegetation. But the reward is
profound. - Once found, spend one extraordinary
hour with the gorillas. Observe a
silverback’s strength, the tenderness of
mothers with babies, and the playful
mischief of juveniles. - Afternoon relaxation at lodge.
- Evening storytelling by Batwa elders,
where you’ll hear legends of the forest,
traditional songs, and ancient survival
techniques of Uganda’s original forest
people. - Overnight at lodge.
Day 05 :
Bwindi – Entebbe (Fly-in Departure)
- Breakfast with views of the misty
forest. - Transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip for
your scenic flight back to Entebbe. - Depending on your onward flight, you
may enjoy last-minute shopping or a
guided Entebbe city tour before
departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Domestic flights
- (Entebbe–Kasese–Bwindi–Entebbe)
- • 1 Gorilla trekking permit (USD $800)
- • 1 Chimpanzee trekking permit (USD
- $250)
- • 4 nights luxury accommodation (full
- board)
- • All park entrance fees
- • Transfers, guided walks & activities as
- per itinerary
- • Bottled drinking water
- • Amref flying doctors
Cost Excludes
- • International flights & visas
- • Travel & medical insurance
- • Tips for guides, porters & lodge staff
- • Optional activities (spa, additional
- community visits, etc.)
- • Alcoholic beverages & personal
- expenses