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5 nights itinerary from $4,000
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A Primate Adventure
Interested in primates? Look no further than this short 5-day itinerary across Uganda's two parks for the ultimate primate adventure.
This 5-day itinerary is a taster of the wonderful primate experiences that Uganda offers. You will spend your time between Kibale Forest for the chimpanzees, and Bwindi National Park for the mountain gorillas. As well as these fascinating primates, the bird life will also excel above your expectations!
Trip Highlights
This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.
Trip Itinerary
Nick : This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams and budgets and party size. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary.
Day
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Arrive into Entebbe uganda
Met on arrival in Entebbe and transferred to No.5 Boutique Hotel for 1 night on a B&B basis
Day
2
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest uganda
After breakfast, transferred to the domestic airport to fly to Kibale National Park (approximately 1.5 hour flight). In the afternoon, you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale Forest National Park which are the Chimpanzees. The forest has one of the highest diversity of primates in Africa totaling 13 species including the Black and White colobus Monkeys, Blue Monkey and Grey-cheecked Mangabey, Red Tailed Monkey, Bush Babies and Pottos. Overnight in Ndali Lodge on a full board basis.
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Bwindi National Park uganda
Transferred to the airstrip to fly to Bwindi National Park (approx. 30-minute flight). The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. This fascinating mountain forest hosts chimpanzees and spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species including Blue-throated Broadbill, bar-tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species. Overnight in Bwindi Lodge on a full board basis.
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Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park uganda
This morning you will get up early and go on a gorilla trek! Trekking the Mountain Gorillas is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on Earth! The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. Overnight in Bwindi Lodge on a full board basis.
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5
Back to Entebbe, head home
Transferred to the airstrip to fly to Entebbe and connect onto international flights home.
Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.
What kind of Wildlife should you see on the A Primate Adventure trip in 2026/27?
For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the A Primate Adventure bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in A Primate Adventure…
The Parks & Regions featured in the A Primate Adventure itinerary...
A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the A Primate Adventure for 2026/27.
Do visit our Africa Wildlife page for our full wildlife viewing guide...
What are the other great Camps & Hotels across the same A Primate Adventure parks and regions...
For 2026/27 we highly recommend all the following camps & hotels in the same Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park parks & regions — and let us help customise and price-up your ideal trip for you...
1 Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Africa, Uganda
A great choice of accommodation for those looking for a more quiet and remote area of Bwindi Forest in the south-western part of Uganda. Accommodation at Nkuringo comprises of eight cottages in… More…
2 Primate Lodge
Kibale Forest National Park, Africa, Uganda
This little lodge is a gem in the heart of Kibale National Park. Offering 16 rooms situated in the lush green rainforest, the lodge is a perfect base for your chimpanzee trek… More…
3 Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Africa, Uganda
This lodge is one of most luxurious in all of Bwindi (we would say on par with Bwindi Lodge). The property feels more “safari-like” as the main area is all open-plan, with… More…
4 Silverback Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Africa, Uganda
Silverback Lodge offers simple accommodation but with a great location and price tag! It’s a good option for those who want to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without the price tag… More…
And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...
What other Safari Trips & Tours do you have for the same regions in 2026/27?
An overview of what other tailor-made trips & tours The Africa Specialists have available to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park parks & regions for 2026/27.
A Primate Adventure
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park
From $4,000 per person
See the Trip
Highlights of Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
From $6,000 per person
See the Trip
Rhinos, birds and monkeys
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe, Kibale Forest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
From $7,000 per person
See the Trip
Adventure and adrenaline
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe, Jinja, Kibale Forest National Park, Murchison Falls National Park
From $7,500 per person
See the Trip
Do visit our Africa Safari Finder page to find more trips and locations for 2026/27
Other Safari/Holiday types recommended for the same regions in 2026/27...
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