6-DAY LUXURIOUS GORILLA
& CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
This 6-day Gorilla journey is built for travellers who want primates in luxury — combining chimpanzee tracking in Kibale with the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi, plus a smooth route through Uganda’s most beautiful western landscapes. Expect premium lodge comfort, seamless logistics, and a pace designed to feel effortless while delivering two of Africa’s most emotional wildlife encounters.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 —
Arrival in Entebbe & hotel transfer
Overnight: Protea Hotel, Entebbe
Day 2 —
Entebbe → Kibale National Park (Transfer Day)
Overnight: Lodge in/near Kibale
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet a Weismann Safaris & Expeditions representative. Short transfer to Protea Hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy meals at the hotel and review the next day’s plan with your guide/driver.
After breakfast, travel west toward Kibale — Uganda’s primate capital. It’s a longer scenic drive through changing landscapes and local towns, with stops along the way for breaks and lunch. Arrive in the Kibale area, check in, and unwind in comfort ahead of chimp tracking the next morning.
Day 3 —
Nyakalengija → Nyabitaba Hut
Overnight: Lodge in/near Kibale
Early start for a briefing at the tracking point before entering the forest. The trek typically lasts 2–4 hours depending on chimp movement, and the experience often includes sightings of other primates and rich birdlife. After the track, return to the lodge for lunch and a slow afternoon — perfect for relaxing in the lodge setting.
Day 4 —
Nyabitaba Hut → John Matte Hut
Overnight: Lodge in/near Bwindi
After breakfast, drive south-west toward Bwindi. The journey is scenic, moving from crater-lake landscapes into the highlands of southwestern Uganda. Arrive in time to settle in, enjoy the lodge environment, and prepare for gorilla trekking — the emotional highlight of the trip.
Day 5 —
Gorilla tracking (Bwindi)
Overnight: Lodge in/near Bwindi (luxury)
Early breakfast, then transfer to the park gate for the gorilla trekking briefing. Trek duration varies depending on the gorillas’ location, but the reward is extraordinary: one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and a calm evening to reflect and recover.
Day 6 —
Bujuku Hut → Elena Hut
Overnight: Entebbe hotel if needed
After breakfast, begin the return journey toward Entebbe. The drive is long but scenic, passing terraced hills and rural landscapes often described as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Arrive in time for your onward international flight, or overnight in Entebbe depending on your schedule.
