4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lion Tour from Kigali/ Entebbe

This 4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lions Tour in Uganda from Kigali is for those interested in exploring Uganda mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as chimpanzees and the spectacular wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

Our 4 Day Uganda gorillas and game safari from Kigali gives you an option of doing one gorilla trek in Bwindi. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will have time for game drives as well as chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge.  

If you love wildlife, chimps and gorillas, then our 4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lions Tour in Uganda from Kigali is indeed ideal for you.

You will be picked from Kigali International Airport or your hotel in Kigali and you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park located western Uganda on your first day of 4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lions Tour in Uganda.

The journey will take you through Kabale with its rolling hills, Bunyaruguru popularly known for its crater lakes. Enjoy a stunning view of the rift valley as you enter Queen Elizabeth National Park.

You will arrive at you Lodge for a short relaxation before heading to Kasenyi Plains for an evening game drive. On your game drive, you will have an opportunity to sport several animals including antelopes, buffaloes, Elephants, and if lucky big cats like lions and leopards. Retire to your lodge for overnight.

Drive time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

After early breakfast on your second day of 4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lions Tour in Uganda, depart to the beautiful Kyambura gorge for the chimpanzee trekking. The reserve is located on a 100m deep gorge, south of Queen Elizabeth Park and Lake Edward.

Look out for the birds residing by the riverine swamps and forest such as herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, and much more.  

Later you will depart for Bwindi impenetrable national park- a home to half of the endangered Mountain gorillas in the world.

It is a scenic drive with an en route game drive in Ishasha sector that offers an opportunity of viewing the tree climbing lions at a closer range and later continue to Bwindi with lunch en route. Arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge. 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Lodge: Bakiga Lodge

Following the morning breakfast on your third day of 4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lions Tour in Uganda, you will head to the park headquarters with packed lunch for a vital briefing prior to trekking the gorillas in the thick impenetrable forest.

You get to spend an hour with the gorillas after having trekked for about 2-8 hours. If you have time and still feel strong just head for an optional brief community walk to the local Batwa community.

Check out the curio shops, children’s school and also get a chance to explore more about their unique culture and many more. Dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Lodge: Bakiga Lodge/ any lodge of your choice.

After breakfast on your last day of 4-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Tree climbing lions Tour in Uganda, transfer to Kigali, have a city tour, visit the market and later be transferred to the Airport for your flight out of Rwanda.

Travel time: 4.5 hrs

Meal plan: Breakfast