Day 1 · Entebbe to Kibale
Early start from Entebbe and a drive west to Kibale. Check in and rest for the evening.
Uganda safari · 4 days
4-Day Chimpanzees then Gorillas: Kibale to Buhoma
From US$2,879 per person, 2 sharing · Solo, couples & groups · Serah Foundation on every booking
Both great apes in four days. You track chimpanzees at Kanyanchu in Kibale, then drive on to Buhoma in Bwindi for a gorilla trek. It is a compact private trip for fit travellers who accept long road days.
Book this chimpanzee and gorilla safari with Mwanzo Tours, a UTB-licensed Kampala operator. It belongs to our Uganda safari tour packages and our 2027 safari packages guide. Compare with our other 4-day gorillas and chimpanzees trip.
From US$2,879 per person, 2 sharing a double room, mid-range lodges, foreign non-resident adults, standard 2027 dates (not April, May or November), excluding international flights. Your written quote confirms the final price. Prices checked: 27 October 2026.
Why this safari?
You see Uganda's two great apes back to back: chimpanzees in Kibale on day two, mountain gorillas in Buhoma on day three. Because the gorilla nights are at Buhoma, trek day itself involves no long transfer.
Who is this safari for?
Fit adults aged 16 and over who want both apes in four days and accept long road days. Gorilla trekking has a minimum age of 15. The Kibale chimpanzee age is 12 on the tariff and 16 on the park page, so we check with UWA for younger guests.
Physical difficulty
Moderate to strenuous. Gorilla treks last 1 to 6 hours on steep forest trails. Day 2 is a morning trek followed by a long drive, so we book the earliest chimpanzee slot.
Best time to go
Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking run all year. January, February, June to September and December are the busier months, so book early. April, May and November are UWA low season, with different permit rates and no permit rescheduling. April, May and November are UWA's low-season months, when the permit rates differ and low-season permits cannot be rescheduled. We confirm the rate for your dates in writing before you pay.
Your safari vehicle
Private safari vehicle with a UTB-licensed driver-guide.
Your lead planner
Itinerary reviewed by Anthony Kiweewa, gorilla permits secured weekly from Kampala. Field guides include Daniel (25 years Queen Elizabeth & Bwindi) and Maria (women's journeys).
Wildlife & experiences you can expect
- Chimpanzee tracking from Kanyanchu in Kibale
- Mountain gorilla trek from Buhoma in Bwindi
- Optional afternoon village walk at Buhoma
Serah Foundation, where your booking goes
Every Mwanzo safari contributes to Serah Foundation, a registered community organisation supporting education, health outreach, and livelihood programmes in communities bordering Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth. We publish what your booking supports; this is not a vague "community fee."
On this safari
Scenes from Mwanzo departures, your route uses the same guides, vehicles, and lodge standards.
Traveller reviews
Independent ratings from guests who booked gorilla and wildlife safaris with Mwanzo Tours.
Related planning guides
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample route, customised to your dates, lodges, and fitness.
Day 2 · Chimpanzee trek, then Buhoma
Chimpanzee trek from Kanyanchu in the morning. After lunch, drive on to Buhoma, arriving at dusk.
Day 3 · Gorilla trek in Buhoma
Gorilla trek from Buhoma with one hour at the permitted distance from a habituated family. Afternoon rest, or a village walk.
Day 4 · Back to Entebbe
Early breakfast and a long drive back to Entebbe. A flight from Kihihi to Entebbe is an optional alternative, priced separately in your quote.
Take a night at Lake Bunyonyi on day 4, or add Queen Elizabeth between the two apes, and we re-cost the route in your quote. Another route is our 5-day gorillas, Lake Mburo and Lake Bunyonyi trip.
Highlights
- Chimpanzee trek in Kibale
- Gorilla trek in Buhoma, Bwindi
- Both permits inside the from-price
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Parks & regions
- Kibale Forest
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Typically included
- Chimpanzee permit ($300) and gorilla permit ($800), per person at the 2027 foreign non-resident rates
- Private safari vehicle & UTB-licensed driver-guide
- Park entry fees as listed
- Mid-range accommodation, half board at the lodges, lunch on the road and on activity days
- Airport transfers: the trip starts and ends in Entebbe
- Serah Foundation contribution on every booking
Not included
- International flights & Uganda visa
- Travel insurance is not included; guests arrange their own.
- Drinks, laundry, porter fees & tips
- Optional activities not in the itinerary
- Kihihi to Entebbe flight (optional)
Lodges on this route
Mid-range lodges priced into the from-price. The exact property is confirmed in your written quote before you travel.
| Kibale | Kibale Forest Camp |
| Buhoma, Bwindi | Ride 4 A Woman |
Booking & payment
Deposit
Typically 30% on booking to secure gorilla/chimp permits and lodges. Permits are non-refundable under UWA rules, we explain this before you pay.
Balance
Due 60 days before departure unless agreed otherwise. Bank transfer or card. EUR/USD quotes available for European travellers.
Cancellation
Tiered policy in our booking terms. Travel insurance with cancellation cover strongly recommended.
Your money
Full breakdown in our payment reassurance guide, what is held and when permits are purchased.
Common questions
How much does the 4-day chimpanzees and gorillas trip cost?
From US$2,879 per person, 2 sharing a double room, with mid-range lodges, on standard 2027 dates and excluding international flights. Both permits are in the price. Your written quote confirms the final figure.
Are both permits included?
Yes. The 2027 gorilla permit is $800 and the chimpanzee permit is $300 per person at the foreign non-resident rate, and both are inside the from-price. We buy them once your deposit is paid.
Is the schedule too tight?
It is compact. Day 2 is a morning chimpanzee trek followed by a long drive to Buhoma, and day 4 is a long road day. Trek day for the gorillas has no transfer. If you want more time, add a night.
Can I fly back from Bwindi?
Yes, an optional flight from Kihihi to Entebbe can replace most of the day-4 drive. It is priced separately, and some scheduled flights do not operate in March, April, May and November.
What is the minimum age?
Gorilla trekking has a minimum age of 15. For chimpanzees the tariff says 12 and the Kibale park page says 16, so we check with UWA for younger guests.
Enquire about this safari
We reply within 1 business day. No obligation, your written quote confirms lodges, permits, and final price.
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