6 Days Uganda Safari

Embark on a remarkable journey through the heart of Uganda, where every day promises unforgettable wildlife encounters and cultural experiences. From the moment you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, your adventure begins with the breathtaking landscapes of Fort Portal and the lush Kibale National Park, home to an astounding variety of primates including chimpanzees, Red Colobus monkeys, and the elusive L’Hoest monkey. Explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, brimming with rare birds and butterflies, before venturing into the awe-inspiring Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Get up close with the majestic mountain gorillas, whose presence in Bwindi will leave a lasting impression. With expert guides leading the way, you’ll witness the intimate interactions of these gentle giants while immersing yourself in one of the richest ecosystems on Earth. Wrap up your journey with a stop at the Equator and a farewell dinner, knowing you’ve experienced the very best of Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes.

Our 6-day itinerary for this tour is an example and fully customisable. Contact us directly if you are interested in a personalised Uganda Safari or other East Africa tour packages(opens in a new tab).

All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly(opens in a new tab).

Prices indicated are per person (p/p).

Additional Pricing

Optional:

• A dayroom can be arranged for $85 on Bed & Breakfast – this can be arranged if you have a late flight departure and may like to have accommodation for the rest of the day
• A flight from Entebbe to Kihihi $287 one way, or $475 return – to shorten the travel time to reach the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by your Manya Africa Tours guide who will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on traffic this will take between 15 and 40 minutes.

Overnight at Airport Guesthouse (B&B)/ at Karibu Guesthouse

Day 2: Depart for Fort Portal – Kibale National Park
This morning you will depart for Fort Portal and explore the area around the base of the Rwenzori Mountains (with an optional visit to the world-famous Rwenzori Mountain Sculpture Foundation).
Later, you’ll drive to Kibale Forest National Park, in Western Uganda, an incredibly diverse forest that is home to over 13 species of primates including chimpanzee, red colobus monkey, the rare L’Hoest monkey, blue monkey, grey mangabey, black faced vervet monkeys, baboons, pottos and bushbabies as well as various forest bird species.

Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (HB)/ Primate Lodge Luxury cottage (HB)

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in the Jungle (Kibale National Park)
After breakfast, we report to the Ranger Headquarters of Kibale Forest National Park at 8 AM to set out to find the chimpanzees living there. It’s great fun to watch these active apes play and romp in the fruit trees.

The experienced ranger will introduce you to the various members of the chimpanzee family and show you many more inhabitants of the forest. As you walk through the forest on small trails, you’ll gain insight into how the locals use the woodland plants to combat some diseases, amongst other uses.

Even the elusive forest elephant, which is smaller and bears more fur than its brother from the savannah, moves in the Kibale Forest. Sometimes even large mammals such as buffalo, large forest pigs and various antelope species can be found.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit the neighbouring Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Cleverly constructed walking paths guide you through the papyrus that grows above your head. With over 130 species of birds, colourful butterflies, eight species of primates and the rare semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope, this area is a showcase of responsible tourism.

Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (HB)/ Primate Lodge Luxury cottage (FB)

Day 4: Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is regarded as a UNESCO-Natural-World- Heritage and is one of the richest biological and botanical regions in the world. With its south-west position at the edge of the western Rift-Valley, this forest covers 331 km2. The treasures of Bwindi are the approx. 400 wild Mountain gorillas. They contribute to about half of the world population of these gentle human
Apes.

You’ll arrive in Buhoma in the afternoon, where the adventure continues. If you’re up to it, take a stroll around the area—there’s plenty to explore. You might even find something special in one of the local art and handicraft shops.

Overnight Haven Bwindi (HB)/ Mahogany Springs (FB)

Day 5: In Touch With the Gorillas in Bwindi
Get up very early for your gorilla tracking and have a well-balanced breakfast in preparation for the day. After the registration at the Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger Station and a short briefing, your incredible gorilla tracking starts.

Once you’ve located the gorilla family you’ll be asked to leave all your belongings behind and slowly approach these gentle giants with only your camera in hand. The guide interprets the behaviour of the animals for you. Females and their young ones, young males and even the dominant silverback can be seen feeding, playing and interacting with each other or just relaxing! You will never forget this experience with the gorillas. Rest assured, they’ll be as curious to see you as you are to see them. You have exactly one hour with the gorillas before you return to the base station.

After the exciting encounter with the gorillas you will return to the village. In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to see the Batwa, the indigenous people of the forest.

Overnight at Haven Bwindi (FB)/ Mahogany Springs (FB)

Day 6: Transfer back to Kampala with a stop at the Equator
After breakfast, you will journey back towards Entebbe International Airport, stopping for a picnic lunch and a fun photo opportunity at the Equator.

A dayroom will be organised for you to shower and change in Entebbe. After a farewell dinner, your Manya Africa Tours guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.

Please note that check-in for international flights should be done two hours prior to flight departure. The departures area of the airport has a small restaurant, several duty-free shops and a seating area.

Note: It is also possible to fly back from Bwindi to Entebbe. Please see the optional flight price in the Rates section.

Dayroom at Airport Guesthouse (HB)/ Karibu Guesthouse

1. Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2. The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
3. The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
4. The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
5. Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
6. By booking this safari, the client accepts Manya Africa Tours Terms and Conditions(opens in a new tab) of business.