Kibale Forest National Park

9-Day Primates & Big Five Uganda

Primates and big game in one trip. Track chimpanzees twice — in Budongo Forest and Kibale — trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi and search for big game in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, with boat cruises along the way.

9-Day Primates & Big Five Uganda — main photo
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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1–2

    Murchison Falls National Park

    Game viewing and a boat cruise.

  2. 3–4

    Kibale Forest National Park

    Chimpanzee tracking.

  3. 5–6

    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Game drives and a boat cruise.

  4. 7–8

    Bwindi

    Gorilla trekking.

  5. 9

    Lake Mburo and return

    Lake Mburo, then return.

Trip details

Countries covered
Uganda
Group size
2–8 people
Accommodation
Mid-range lodges.
Meals
8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
Transportation
Private Land Cruiser with a guide.

Activities

  • Gorilla trekking
  • Two chimpanzee treks: Kibale and Budongo
  • Big Five game viewing in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth
  • Boat cruises

What's included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Gorilla permit (US$800)
  • 2 chimpanzee permits (US$250 + US$100)
  • Park fees
  • Boat cruises
  • Guide

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Insurance

Cancellation policy for this tour

  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are 100% non-refundable once purchased.
  • The remaining tour amount: 45+ days before the tour, 80% refund; 30–44 days, 50%; 14–29 days, 25%; fewer than 14 days or no-show, no refund.

See our refund and cancellation policy for full details.