Day 1
Road transfer
EBB (Entebbe, Uganda) to Karibu Entebbe, Entebbe, Uganda
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An Explore Africa journey
Uganda: Gorillas & Chimps
Ref EA2026015·Indicative from A$9,500 per person·6 nights
When to go
June to September and December to February are the drier months for trekking. Permits are cheaper in the quieter months of April, May and November, when it is wetter.
Country information
Uganda is the Pearl of Africa: mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the source of the Nile. What to know from the start: • Entry requirements: confirm passports, visas, digital entry forms and transit rules at smartraveller.gov.au and Uganda's official immigration website before travel. • Health: seek route-specific advice from a travel-health professional and smartraveller.gov.au; vaccination and malaria guidance varies by itinerary. • Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX); US dollars are widely used for tourism. • Gorilla and chimp permits: issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority through licensed tour operators, and best secured well ahead.
The journey
Day by day
Primates of the Pearl of Africa
Day 1
Karibu Entebbe
Entebbe · Uganda · 1 nights
Booking guidance
Enquire through the hotel website with your dates and room requirements. Include any airport pick-up or drop-off request.
Day 2
Scheduled flight
EBB (Entebbe, Uganda) to Kasese airstrip, Uganda
Arrival timing cannot yet be checked against the property. Please confirm the flight, transfer time and check-in arrangements.
Then a road transfer to the lodge
Days 2–3
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Queen Elizabeth · Uganda · 2 nights
Booking guidance
Request a booking through the lodge website. Single supplements apply in high tariff periods, but not from 1 March to 31 May or 1 October to 14 December. Children aged 5 to 12 sharing their parents' room cost US$100 per child per night; under-fives stay free. Children aged 12 and under in their own room pay adult rates.
Selected experiences
- Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee trackingBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.Public booking link ↗
Selected experiences
- Game drivesBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Day 4
Road transfer
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi, Uganda
Days 4–6
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi · Uganda · 3 nights
Gorilla permit to be secured well ahead of travel
Booking guidance
Request a booking through Wildplaces Africa. The from-rate is per person per night for four adults sharing a Family Cottage; a USD 25 conservation levy per person per night is extra.
Selected experiences
- Gorilla trekkingBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.Public booking link ↗
Day 7
Scheduled flight
Kisoro airstrip, Uganda to EBB (Entebbe, Uganda)
The route
How to book this trip
This is a plan you can book yourself. We’re a planning service, not a booking platform. Here’s the order of play:
- 1Camps first. Enquire with each camp below to confirm availability and rates, and book direct.
- 2Then transfers & regional flights. Arrange these once your camp dates are locked.
- 3International flights last. Booked separately from Australia, once the ground trip is confirmed.
Karibu Entebbe
Enquire ↗Uganda · 1 night
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Enquire ↗Uganda · 2 nights
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Enquire ↗Uganda · 3 nights
Safari packing checklist
Pack a soft duffel, not a hard case, as light aircraft cap luggage at ~15–20 kg including hand luggage. Neutral colours, and layers for cold mornings.
Documents & money
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Visas / e-visas as required
- Travel insurance details
- Vaccination certificates
- Cards + some USD cash
- Copies of key documents
Clothing: neutral tones
- Lightweight long sleeves & trousers
- Warm fleece / layer (cold dawns)
- T-shirts
- Swimwear
- Sleepwear
- Smart-casual for dinners
Footwear
- Closed walking shoes
- Sandals / camp shoes
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera + spare batteries & cards
- Sunglasses & wide-brim hat
- Headtorch
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottle
Health & toiletries
- Antimalarials (if advised)
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
- Basic first-aid kit
Want this route tailored to you?
Love this route, but travelling with children, need malaria-free options, or want to fit in Victoria Falls? Generate your tailored blueprint or request a one-to-one itinerary review with Explore Africa.
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