4 Days Flying Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari Uganda: Exclusive Primate & Wildlife Safari
Tour overview
This 4 days flying gorilla trekking and wildlife safari begins with a short domestic flight to Bwindi from Entebbe for gorilla trekking. Day 2 focuses on the gorilla experience. Day 3: transfers to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an evening game drive. Day 4: chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge and return flight to Entebbe. Private 4×4 transfers, expert guides, and selected lodges ensure comfort and low-impact tourism.
Highlights of 4 Days Flying Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari Uganda
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi: 1-hour intimate observation with habituated families
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge: 1-hour observation in a dramatic gorge setting
- Flying efficiency: Domestic flights eliminate long drives
- Conservation value: Gorilla USD 800 and chimp USD 100 permits fund anti-poaching, habitat protection, and community initiatives
- Bonus wildlife: Potential sightings of monkeys, birds, and savanna species en route
Day-by-Day Outline
Day 1: Fly-in to Bwindi from Entebbe
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with an evening game drive.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge & Return Flight to Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary of 4 Days Flying Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari Uganda
Day 1: Fly-in to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Entebbe
Morning flight (e.g., 7:00–7:30 am) from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip (~1 hour 10 minutes). Your safari starts in the morning after breakfast. Meet your GoSilverback Safaris driver guide, who will take you to Kajjansi airstrip for your domestic flight to the southern region of Uganda in Bwindi.
When you arrive, another driver guide will be waiting for you. who is going to transfer you to your lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Settle in, have lunch, and relax with forest views before going to either Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda for canoe riding.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Mid-range: Buhoma Lodge or Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs
- Activities: Transferring, canoe riding.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early breakfast, transfer to park headquarters for 7–8 am briefing and group allocation (maximum 8 visitors per family). Trek 2–8 hours through ancient rainforest, then spend 1 hour observing gorillas at 7–10 meter distance.
Return for lunch with your gorilla trekking certificate, and afternoon relaxation.
Meals: All
Overnight: Same Bwindi lodge
Conservation value: The USD 800 permit supports UWA patrols and habitat protection.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kyambura Gorge
Morning departure by road (3–4 hours) to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passing through the Ishasha sector, where you will see the famous tree-climbing lions and other wildlife species such as giraffes, waterbucks, and antelopes; check in to your lodge for lunch.
And in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise along the Kasinga Channel, where you’ll see a diverse range of animals, including crocodiles, buffaloes, hippos, elephants, and various bird species such as the African skimmer, rare shoebill, kingfishers, pelicans, and African fish eagle.
Meals: All
Accommodation options (Queen Elizabeth):
- Budget: Enganzi Game Lodge (~USD 100–200/night)
- Mid-range: Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp or Ihamba Lakeside.
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Wildlife: Savanna species; the gorge setting adds dramatic scenery.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge & Return Flight to Entebbe
Early breakfast, transfer to headquarters for chimpanzee trekking briefing (minimum age 12; max group size typically 8). and go into the Kyambura Gorge (steep but guided), trek 1–3 hours to locate chimps, then spend 1 hour observing at a 10-metre distance.
Return to the surface for lunch, check out and then transfer back to Kampala (arriving in time for your return flight).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Conservation value: USD 100 chimp permit funds monitoring and protection in the gorge
End of the 4 Days Flying Gorilla Safari Uganda and Wildlife Tour.
Includes & Excludes
Includes:
- Domestic flights Entebbe–Kihihi
- Gorilla permit (USD 800)
- Chimpanzee permit (USD 100)
- All park entry fees
- Private 4×4 vehicle and English-speaking guide
- Full-board meals
- 3 nights accommodation
- Bottled water and transfers
- Transportation
- Boat Cruise
Excludes:
- International flights
- Uganda visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Best time: Dry seasons (June–September, December–February) for easier trails and better visibility. Shoulder periods offer value and fewer visitors. Flights operate daily year-round.
Permit Rules, Restrictions, and Trekking Limits
- Gorilla permit: USD 800 standard; max 8 visitors per family; minimum age 15; no trekking if ill; 7–10 meter distance; no flash/eating near gorillas.
- Chimpanzee permit (Kyambura): USD 100 (foreign non-residents); minimum age 12; max group ~8; 10 meter distance; no mimicking calls, flash, or chasing chimps.
- General: All via licensed operators; health declaration mandatory; non-refundable if rules violated.
Practical Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Pack: Waterproof boots, rain gear, gaiters, binoculars, no-flash camera, repellent, layers.
- Health: No illness for either trek; yellow fever vaccination required.
- Common mistakes: Exceeding flight baggage limits; not hiring porters; ignoring health rules.
- Pro tips: Book flights early; use porters for comfort; stay quiet during observations.
Ready to embark on this exclusive 4-day flying gorilla trekking and wildlife safari with both gorillas and chimpanzees? Contact GoSilverback Safaris today for a personalized quote, guaranteed gorilla permit (and chimp permit) booking, and seamless arrangements.
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