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Track chimps in Kibale, cruise the Kazinga Channel, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, explore Lake Mburo by night drive, and finish with a Mabamba swamp shoebill search on this seven-day primate and savanna circuit. Chimp, savanna, and gorilla days alternate with lake and park transfers under one guide team for the full week.
This guided canoe expedition follows the Lower Zambezi through flood-plain channels and island camps, with paddling distances set each morning for river conditions. Lake, savanna, and forest days alternate; evening plans cover shoe choice, rain gear, and breakfast timing for treks.
Kibale forest humidity contrasts with Queen savanna breezes; repacking a day pack each night keeps trek kit separate from drive kit. Lake stops offer a slower pace between primate permit days.
Kibale rainforest holds the world's richest primate diversity; Queen Elizabeth spans crater lakes and Ishasha's famous lions; Bwindi protects half the world's mountain gorillas. Lake Mburo adds compact acacia savanna and Mabamba adds Victoria marsh birding at the end.
Kibale forest edges, Queen corridors, and Bwindi foothills are joined by realistic full-day transfers. Scenic stops and comfort breaks are built into longer sealed and park-road transfers on this route.
Chimp and gorilla treks require forest walking on uneven, sometimes steep terrain for up to several hours. Basic fitness, valid passport, and required visas are needed; trekking permits are included when booked for your dates.
Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, and Bwindi gorillas sit in one western loop with lake and savanna days between forests. Trekking days are the most demanding; moderate fitness and sturdy boots are worthwhile.
Locally based driver-guides lead safaris across Uganda and neighbouring East Africa, combining safe 4x4 travel with strong field knowledge of wildlife, parks, and local communities. They brief you on trekking pace, park rules, and daily timing while staying with you from arrival through to your final transfer.
Forest treks for chimps and gorillas sit alongside savanna game drives and boat cruises with permit days and lodge locations planned as one journey. Field staff coordinate Uganda Wildlife Authority briefings so trekking days start on time from the right sector gates.
Airport pickup and drive west through tea country to Kibale with lunch en route at Fort Portal, check in, then guided Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk in papyrus for monkeys, birds, and butterflies at the forest edge. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Camp setup and loading canoes are shared tasks each afternoon, with dinner from the guide team. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Early chimp tracking briefing and forest trek with one hour with chimps, lunch, then drive south past the equator to Queen Elizabeth National Park for evening game drive among explosion craters and savanna wildlife. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Evenings are for camp chores, a riverside meal, and a briefing on the next morning paddle. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Morning Kasenyi Plains game drive with Uganda Wildlife Authority lion tracking focus, lunch, then Kazinga Channel boat cruise for hippos, buffalo, elephants, crocodiles, and prolific waterbirds. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Your guides choose camp sites for shade, distance covered, and river conditions that day. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Exit Queen Elizabeth through Ishasha sector searching for tree-climbing lions on savanna, then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for overnight ahead of gorilla trekking. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Early starts use cooler morning air for longer paddling before midday heat. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Early breakfast and packed lunch, briefing at park headquarters, then guided gorilla trek in Bwindi forest with up to one hour observing a habituated family before returning to lodge. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Treated water and cordials are supplied; cooler space may be available for drinks you bring. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for afternoon game drive among zebras, impala, eland, and birds, dinner, then optional guided night drive with spotlight for nocturnal species. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Island or beach camps are simple; facilities are basic compared with lodge safaris. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
Drive to Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria for local canoe birding seeking shoebill stork and other marsh species, then transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight. Your guide confirms wake-up time, kit, and what is included for meals at the evening briefing.
Camp setup and loading canoes are shared tasks each afternoon, with dinner from the guide team. Comfort stops and lodge check-ins are built into long transfer days on this route.
On arrival you are met at Entebbe International Airport and transferred west toward Kibale Forest to start the safari. Day seven ends with drop-off at Entebbe International Airport after Mabamba swamp; plan a late flight after the shoebill canoe morning.
Early nights on this loop use forest and savanna lodges at Kibale and Queen Elizabeth after Bigodi swamp walks, chimp treks, and Kasenyi game drives with Kazinga Channel cruises. Rooms are tourist standard with meals at lodges on full activity days.
Later nights at Bwindi and Lake Mburo lodges bracket gorilla trekking, Ishasha tree-climbing lion drives, night game drives, and the Mabamba swamp canoe shoebill search before Entebbe departure. Comparable properties substitute if named lodges are full while keeping permit times intact.
Day four crosses Ishasha sector where lions sometimes rest in fig trees, with roughly a 70 percent chance on a good day though they may be hidden in grass when hunting. Your guide focuses the drive on known lion territories in the southern Queen Elizabeth sector.
Sightings vary by season and day; guides use recent patterns in each park you visit. Gorilla and chimp briefings cover voice levels, distance rules, and time limits with the animals.
Day seven uses a local canoe with an expert birder to search Mabamba Swamp for shoebill stork and other marsh species. Shoebills are wild and never guaranteed, but this site is one of the most reliable near Entebbe.
Rain gear and a warm layer help on open vehicles and misty forest mornings. Gorilla and chimp briefings cover voice levels, distance rules, and time limits with the animals.
Chimp and gorilla days can involve hours of steep, muddy forest walking. Savanna days are mostly vehicle-based with short walks; night drives and canoe rides are low exertion but early starts are common.
Your guide outlines typical walking duration and terrain at the briefing before active days. Gorilla and chimp briefings cover voice levels, distance rules, and time limits with the animals.
You are met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport at the start of day one. The safari ends with airport drop-off on day seven after Mabamba swamp.
Chimp and gorilla weeks start from Entebbe with optional Kampala hotel collection on request. Gorilla and chimp briefings cover voice levels, distance rules, and time limits with the animals.
Lake Mburo night drive on day six is part of the described route with ranger guidance and spotlight scanning for genets, hyenas, and leopards if lucky. It follows the afternoon game drive and dinner at lodge.
Long transfers include lunch and comfort stops; your guide paces days to avoid unnecessary night driving. Lake days include sun exposure on water; hats and sunscreen are worthwhile even on cloudy mornings.
Pack neutral safari layers, rain gear, and sturdy boots for forest treks plus binoculars for Bigodi, Kazinga, and Mabamba birding. Insect repellent helps on swamp and forest days.
A hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent help on open vehicles, forest walks, and lodge evenings. Park rangers and guides set safe distances and explain animal behaviour during the activity.
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia depending on your route. Check current requirements for your passport nationality before you travel.
Entry rules depend on your passport; hold the correct visa and travel documents before you fly. Forest treks follow authority rules for briefing time, group size, and time with primates.
Your safari includes the park entries and trekking permits listed in the tour inclusions for the days on your itinerary. Wildlife sightings vary by day; your guide knows recent patterns in each sector you enter.
Trekking follows park authority rules for briefing time, group size, and time with the animals. Sturdy footwear and a light day pack help on uneven paths and long transfer days.
Forest treks and game drives can involve uneven ground, early starts, and several hours on foot or in a vehicle. A reasonable level of fitness and sturdy footwear help you enjoy each day.
Your guide outlines typical walking duration and terrain at the briefing before active days. Lodge kitchens can prepare alternatives when you share dietary needs before you travel.
Your guide meets you at the airport or agreed hotel on arrival day one, as described in the getting there section for this route. Share arrival flight details when you contact us so the guide can meet you after immigration.
Chimp and gorilla weeks start from Entebbe with optional Kampala hotel collection on request. Lodge kitchens can prepare alternatives when you share dietary needs before you travel.
About the centre
Entebbe
We arrange guided wildlife safaris, primate trekking, and canoe adventures across Uganda and neighbouring East Africa, from short national-park circuits to multi-day lodge-to-lodge journeys. Whether you are planning your first gorilla trek, a birding route through forest and savanna, or a river canoe trail, we shape the trip around how you like to travel and how much time you have.
Our team coordinates airport or hotel pickups, 4x4 road transport, park logistics, and hosting on the ground so you can focus on the experience. We give straight advice on trekking fitness, permit timing, and what to bring, and we stay in touch from your first enquiry through to departure.
Operated by Verdoro Safaris, a partner of adventuro.
