5-Day Uganda Chimpanzee Safari

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Kampala hotel between 6:30–7:00 AM. Travel westward towards Mbarara town, enjoying Uganda’s rolling hills, rural landscapes, and scenic vistas along the way. Stop in Mbarara for lunch before continuing to the Rift Valley region.

In the late afternoon, arrive at the edge of Maramagambo Forest. Participate in a guided forest walk around the Blue Lake and the Bat Caves. During this walk, you may spot chimpanzees, monkeys, and other forest wildlife. Return to a nearby lodge for dinner and overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s primate trekking.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near Maramagambo Forest

After an early breakfast, descend into Chambura Gorge for a guided forest walk in search of primates. Trek through the dense forest for approximately 3–4 hours, observing chimpanzees, monkeys, and other wildlife along the trails. A picnic lunch will be served in the forest during the trek.

In the afternoon, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, known for its rich primate biodiversity. Upon arrival, check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. This area is ideal for evening relaxation and preparing for the gorilla trekking experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Kibale Forest

Begin the day with early breakfast, then set out for a morning chimpanzee tracking trek in Kibale Forest. The trek duration ranges from 2–4 hours depending on the location of chimpanzee groups. Along the trails, you may encounter gray-cheeked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and red colobus monkeys, as well as bushbucks, duikers, and forest birds.

Return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, participate in a nocturnal primate walk, observing night-active species such as pottos and galagos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Kibale Forest

After an early breakfast, depart Kibale Forest and drive back to Kampala, with stops along the way to enjoy the scenic countryside. Arrive in Kampala in time for lunch before continuing to Entebbe for your dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Entebbe

Following an early breakfast, take a morning boat cruise on Lake Victoria, enjoying the peaceful waters, birdlife, and scenic views. Visit the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary, where you will learn about primate conservation efforts and see rescued chimpanzees in a naturalistic setting.

After the visit, return by boat and transfer to your hotel in Kampala, marking the conclusion of your 5-day Uganda Chimpanzee Safari with Trailark Tours and Safaris.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch