7-Day Primate Safari — Budget
Uganda's two iconic primate encounters plus classic safari: mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Estimated price per person
$2,000 – $2,600
Excluding permits and fees listed below
Additional permit & activity fees:
Total estimated cost with permits: $3,000 – $3,600 per person
Mountain gorillas
Chimpanzee tracking
Queen Elizabeth game drives
Three national parks
Destinations
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kibale Area
Travel to Fort Portal area near Kibale National Park. Check in and briefing.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk — primates and birds.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP. Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Game Drives & Ishasha
Morning game drive. Drive to Ishasha to look for tree-climbing lions.
Transfer to Bwindi
Scenic drive from Ishasha to Bwindi. Afternoon community walk. Briefing for gorilla trek.
Gorilla Trekking
The highlight: trek into Bwindi forest. One hour with mountain gorillas.
Departure
Breakfast and departure for Entebbe or next destination.
Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle
- 6 nights budget accommodation
- Full board meals
- All park entry fees
- Permit arrangements
- Porter hire
- Game drives
- Kazinga boat cruise
- Bigodi Wetland Walk
- Community walk
Not Included
- Gorilla permit ($800)
- Chimp permit ($200)
- Kazinga boat ($30)
- Flights
- Visa ($50)
- Insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Best Time
Year-round. Dry season best for trekking comfort.
Fitness Level
Moderate — two forest treks
Destinations
3 locations
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