4 Days Bwindi Gorillas, Queen Elizabeth & Kibale Chimp Trek

Safari Overview

This 4-day Gorillas, Chimpanzee and wildlife safari offers a remarkable combination of golden monkey trekking, mountain gorilla tracking, classic savannah wildlife viewing, and chimpanzee trekking.
The adventure starts in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, continues to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—home to over 400 endangered mountain gorillas—and proceeds to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The safari concludes in Kibale Forest National Park, Africa’s best destination for chimpanzee tracking.

Safari Highlights

  • Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Game drive in Ishasha (tree-climbing lions)
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest
  • Bigodi Swamp eco-tour experience

4-day Gorillas, Chimpanzee and wildlife safari Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – : Golden Monkey Trek & Transfer to Bwindi

Early morning pick-up from Kigali at 5:00 am and transfer to Kinigi park headquarters by 7:00 am. After a briefing, begin your guided golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park.
The trek is relatively easy through bamboo forests, offering scenic views of the Virunga Volcanoes. Spend one hour observing golden monkeys as they feed and interact.
After lunch, drive to the Uganda border and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge/Broadbill Forest Camp
  • Mid-range: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/Gorilla Mist Camp/Icumbi Lodge

Day 2 –: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Ishasha

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trek. The trek can last 2–8 hours, depending on gorilla movements.
You will spend one unforgettable hour observing a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat.
After lunch, transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Topi Lodge
  • Mid-range: Ishasha Pride Lodge/Enjojo Lodge

Day 3 – : Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Kibale

Enjoy a morning game drive in Ishasha, searching for tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees, along with Uganda kob, buffaloes, and elephants.
Later, drive north to Kibale Forest National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Rwenzori Mountains—also known as the Mountains of the Moon.
After lunch in Fort Portal, visit the Bigodi Swamp Eco-Tourism Site, famous for birdlife including the Great Blue Turaco, Rwenzori Turaco, and Narina Trogon.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Chimpanzee Capital Lodge/Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge/Turaco Treetops

Day 4 – : Chimpanzee Trekking & Return to Kigali or Entebbe

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. The activity begins at 8:00 am with a briefing before entering the forest with expert guides.
The trek lasts half a day and offers sightings of other primates such as red colobus, L’Hoest’s monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and blue monkeys.
After lunch, drive back to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon, and transfer to Kigali International or Entebbe Airport for your departure flight.

Safari Inclusions

  • Airport transfers on Day 1 & Day 4
  • Transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Golden monkey trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Park entrance fees
  • Ishasha game drive
  • Full board accommodation
  • Lunch en route
  • Drinking water & soft drinks

Safari Exclusions

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities

Important Notes

  • This itinerary can be customized to suit your travel needs.
  • Prices are subject to change until final confirmation