7-Day Uganda: Gorilla and Chimp Trekking | Chalet | 2027
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Highlights
Uganda isn't called the Pearl of Africa for nothing. In just one week, you'll track rhinos on foot, trek through thick jungle in search of wild chimpanzees and spend time with mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Add Big 5 game drives, Nile views and landscapes that shift from green hills to open savannah, and you've got one seriously stacked wildlife escape. Best part? You can camp under the stars without lifting a finger (thanks to your very own Camp Manager), or kick back in a chalet-style stay instead.
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Itinerary
Hello and welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! We’ll kick things off in Entebbe, where you’ll meet your Trip Manager and new crew before we hit the road southwest. It’ll be a big drive day, but the views will do the heavy lifting — towns, roadside markets, rolling green hills, tea plantations and rural villages. We’ll stop for lunch en route, with a few short stops along the way. By evening, we’ll arrive near Bwindi, home to one of the last remaining wild mountain gorilla populations on Earth. Tonight, we’ll settle into our chalets, gather for an included dinner and get ready for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.
Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe is a lakeside city in Uganda, known for its international airport and beautiful views of Lake Victoria.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, famous for its mountain gorilla habitat and a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Ready to come face to face with a gorilla? We’ll start early with brekkie before heading into Bwindi with Local Guides and trackers. The trek can be short or challenging (depending on where the gorillas are wandering that day). When we find them, we’ll spend one hour observing a wild mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat. You'll watch them feed, interact and move through the forest. Plus, we've got a packed lunch along the way, then we'll return to our chalets for dinner and a good night's sleep.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, famous for its mountain gorilla habitat and a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Bye-bye, Bwindi. After breakfast, we’ll head north, watching the scenery shift from dense forest to crater lakes and open savannah. By midday, we’ll arrive at Kalinzu Forest — one of Uganda’s top primate trekking spots, home to chimps, monkeys and hundreds of bird species. With Local Guides leading the way, we’ll follow forest trails, listening for calls in the trees for a chance to spot wild chimps moving through the canopy. After the trek, we’ll roll through Queen Elizabeth National Park on a transit game drive en route to our stay. Keep watch for elephants, buffalo and antelope (and maybe even big cats) before arriving for dinner.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uganda, famous for its mountain gorilla habitat and a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Kalinzu Forest, Uganda
Kalinzu Forest is a tropical rainforest in southwestern Uganda, famous for chimpanzee tracking and diverse birdlife.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda's most popular parks, known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, and numerous bird species.
Today's first stop? The Equator. We'll snap a few pictures at the Line and then continue on the road to Uganda's oldest and largest national park. By afternoon, we’ll enter Murchison Falls National Park and take a transit game drive to our accommodation. Be on the look out for monkeys, warthogs, elephants and more as we get our first taste of the wilderness then settle in at our stay.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda's most popular parks, known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, and numerous bird species.
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
The largest national park in Uganda, famous for the spectacular Murchison Falls and abundant wildlife, an excellent place to see African big game.
Lions, elephants, giraffes, antelope and maybe even leopard - that's what we'll be on the search for on our sunrise safari this morning, while the park is at its most active. Later, we’ll cruise the Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife along the banks. After lunch and downtime at our stay, we’ll go to the top of the falls before heading back out after dark for a night game drive.
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
The largest national park in Uganda, famous for the spectacular Murchison Falls and abundant wildlife, an excellent place to see African big game.
Murchison, you were amazing. But we've got places to be. Today we'll journey east towards Jinja, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along the way. Safari on foot? Yep. We'll head out with experienced rangers to track Uganda’s only wild rhinos. It’s a rare chance to see these incredible animals up close while learning about the conservation work helping bring rhinos back to Uganda. After lunch at Ziwa, we’ll continue to Jinja, a relaxed riverside town known as the source of the Nile and East Africa’s adventure hub. Settle into your stays, enjoy dinner with your crew and get ready for the adventure that awaits us tomorrow.
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
The largest national park in Uganda, famous for the spectacular Murchison Falls and abundant wildlife, an excellent place to see African big game.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda
Uganda's only wild rhino sanctuary, offering rhino tracking and birdwatching, a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is a city in eastern Uganda, situated at the source of the Nile River, known for white-water rafting and adventure sports.
We'll spend our last morning of the tour along the Nile, with the choice to raft its famous white-water rapids or take a more relaxed boat cruise to its source. After a quick walkabout lunch, we’ll freshen up and hit the road to Entebbe. And just like that, we’re back where it all began. Hop on your included airport transfer, swap one last round of stories, and say goodbye to the wonderful Ugandan wilderness.
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Additional Notes
- FLIGHT RESTRICTION: For the departure flight, please book international flights from Entebbe Airport from 21:00 onwards.
- PRE RECOMMENDED: It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in Entebbe.
- START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Entebbe at 5:00 and ends in Entebbe at 18:00.
- UGANDA: USA passport holders require a visa for Uganda. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying approx. 60 days prior to departure.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- VACCINATION: A Yellow Fever Vaccination is required on this trip.
- PLEASE NOTE: Whether you are camping or staying in chalets, there is an option to upgrade from a twin-share to a single and similarly from camping to a chalet at certain locations while on trip and subject to availability. Bedding and towels are provided for both camping and chalet accommodation options.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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