Uganda offers a rare opportunity to combine gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and classic wildlife viewing in one safari. From the rainforests of Bwindi and Kibale to the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari gives you a chance to experience some of the country’s most remarkable wildlife in one journey.
Start with Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi
For many visitors, gorilla trekking is the highlight of travelling to Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to a significant population of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, making it one of the best places to experience these extraordinary animals in their natural habitat.
Gorilla trekking takes you deep into the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take several hours, depending on where the gorillas are located, but the opportunity to spend time observing them in the wild makes the experience unforgettable.
Spending at least two nights in the Bwindi area is recommended, giving you time to prepare for the trek and enjoy the forest surroundings.
Add Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale
For travelers who want to experience more than gorillas, Kibale National Park is the perfect addition.
Kibale is renowned for its chimpanzees and exceptional primate diversity. Chimpanzee trekking takes you into the forest to search for habituated chimpanzee communities while experiencing the sights and sounds of one of Uganda’s most remarkable tropical forests.
Combining chimpanzee trekking in Uganda with gorilla trekking gives you the opportunity to experience two of Africa’s most fascinating great apes in their natural environments.
Experience Big Game in Queen Elizabeth National Park
After exploring Uganda’s forests, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a completely different wildlife experience.
The park is home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hippos and many other species. Game drives provide opportunities to see wildlife across the savannah, while a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel offers close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants and abundant birdlife.
The Ishasha sector, in the southern part of the park, is also known for its famous tree-climbing lions.
This combination of forest trekking and open-savana wildlife viewing is what makes a Uganda wildlife safari so diverse.
How to Combine the Experiences
Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking, followed by Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and the Kazinga Channel boat safari, and finally Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking.
The route can be adjusted according to your arrival point, available time and preferred gorilla trekking sector. Travelers with more time can also extend the safari to include other destinations such as Murchison Falls.
Experience Uganda Beyond the Ordinary Safari
A combined Uganda gorilla and wildlife safari allows you to experience much more than one type of wildlife. In a single journey, you can track chimpanzees through the rainforest, watch elephants and lions on the savannah, and come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in the forests of Bwindi.
At Lakato Safaris, we design private Uganda safaris around the experiences that matter most to you, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and big-game viewing into a well-planned journey.
Explore Uganda with Lakato Safaris and discover the forests, wildlife and landscapes that make the Pearl of Africa truly special.
