5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Filming Safari in Uganda

Overview

Do 5 days gorillas and chimpanzee filming safari in Uganda at any time of the year. For 5 days, you can do a filming safari to capture the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees of Uganda in the wild. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park presents the best gorilla filming safaris besides Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, both in southwestern Uganda. Remarkably, Bwindi National Park has at least 459 gorillas sheltered in it, thus represents approximately 50% of the global totals. This positions the forested park as a reliable gorilla safari destination with offers of perfect filming of the adorable apes. Additionally, the destination has at least 21 gorilla families thus ensures higher chances of sightings and flexibility in filming schedules.

Chimpanzee filming safaris in Uganda on the other hand can be done in a number of destinations. These include Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Budongo Forest, Bugoma Forest, Kalinzu Forest and Semliki National Park etc. Kibale National Park, however, presents perfect chimpanzee filming safaris in Uganda, thanks to their immense chimpanzee numbers. The forested ecosystem currently shelters almost 1,500 chimpanzees thus creates perfect conditions to film distinct chimpanzee troops simultaneously.

The 5 days gorillas and chimpanzee filming safari in Uganda starts and ends in Entebbe. Travel with your temporary importation documents, Media accreditation, MoU with Uganda Wildlife Authority and filming permit from the Media Council of Uganda etc.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kibale National Park

Our driver guide warmly meets and greets you at the modern Entebbe International Airport. After your clearance of your filming equipment through customs, start the journey to Kibale National Park. Enjoy the 301 kilometers journey to Uganda’s western region that takes you across beautiful views along the way. In Fort Portal City, enjoy your delicious enroute lunch. Arrive at your comfortable lodge at Kibale National Park and check in. Enjoy the lovely dinner and overnight stay later.

Day 2: Chimpanzee filming in Kibale National Park

Early morning breakfast is recommended before you head to film chimpanzees. Drive to the Visitors Information Center within Kibale Forest. Attend briefing arranged by the park warden. Learn more about the rules to follow if you must make a successful chimpanzee filming tour in Kibale Forest. Expert ranger guides lead you into the forest. Through their excellent tracking skills, discover chimp footprints, food remnants or broken twigs etc. When you find the chimps you can set up your equipment and start to film. Afterwards, return to the visitor’s center for debriefing before you drive back to your lodge. Have lunch and relax. In the evening, you will be served dinner. Enjoy overnight.

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi National Park

After your early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and start the journey to Bwindi. The 225 kilometers scenic drive is via Queen Elizabeth National Park and especially the Ishasha Sector. This is where the amazing tree-climbing lions roam every day. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s Buhoma region. Check in at your lodge and have a delightful dinner. This is also where you get a comfortable overnight.

Day 4: Gorilla Filming in Bwindi National Park

Have your early morning breakfast before you leave for the trailhead in Bwindi Forest. Go with your lunch packed for you. Arrive at the forest to meet the warden for a short briefing. The tips and rules for tracking and filming gorillas in Bwindi National Park are provided. Guidance into the dense forest to track a habituated mountain gorilla family by expert ranger guides happens next. Your gorilla family is found and then you commence to film. Capture raw footage of their wild behaviors. After a specific time, you return to the trailhead for debriefing. Drive to your lodge and relax. Have dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Return to Kampala/Entebbe. Departure

After your morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and depart to Entebbe through Kampala. Make 2 pauses while on the way of the 463 kilometers journey. One for lunch in Mbarara and the second at the Kayabwe Equator Crossing. After enjoying your time between either hemisphere simultaneously, proceed with your transfer. Arrive and be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport. This is for you to catch your departure flight and end your 5 days Gorillas and chimpanzee filming safari in Uganda

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Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.