9-Day Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari

A 9-day adventure through Uganda’s forests, savannahs, and wildlife

Safari Nature Adventure

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Experience the best of Uganda on an 8-day safari featuring gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Trip Description

Discover the very best of Uganda on this 8-day safari through the country's most iconic national parks. Experience exciting game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, and come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Combining spectacular wildlife, remarkable primate encounters, and breathtaking scenery, this safari offers an unforgettable journey through the Pearl of Africa.

Accomodation

Throughout this safari, guests stay in carefully selected 3- to 4-star safari lodges and hotels. All accommodations feature private en-suite rooms, comfortable bedding, hot showers, dining facilities, and friendly service. The lodges are located within or near Uganda's national parks, providing easy access to wildlife viewing while ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Stay program

day 1
Arrival in Uganda & Transfer to Your Hotel or Lodge
Your journey begins with your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel or lodge near the shores of Lake Victoria. After check-in, relax and unwind from your journey while enjoying the peaceful surroundings, a lakeside stroll, or dinner with beautiful views of the lake as you prepare for the safari adventure ahead. Accommodation: Airport Guest House, Entebbe
day 2
Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls and Rhino Tracking
After breakfast, depart Kampala and travel north toward Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino-tracking experience. Continue to Murchison Falls, where you will hike to the top of the falls and enjoy spectacular views of the Nile River as it squeezes through the narrow gorge before settling in at your lodge. Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
day 3
Murchison Falls Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Nile River toward the base of the falls, offering excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, including hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Walk
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive south to Kibale National Park, home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of primates. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided Bigodi Wetland Walk, a community-based experience where you can discover rich birdlife, local culture, and the diverse ecosystems surrounding the forest. Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
day 5
Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides, explore the rainforest in search of chimpanzees and other primates. Later, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time to relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and take a boat cruise. Accommodation: Acacia Wilderness Lodge
day 6
Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Experience & Transfer to Bwindi
Begin the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and other wildlife across the savannah. Later, enjoy a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through Uganda’s scenic highlands and landscapes. Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge
day 7
Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing before entering the ancient Bwindi rainforest. Guided by experienced rangers, trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend an unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge
day 8
Bwindi to Entebbe – Return Journey
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe, travelling through Uganda’s beautiful countryside and rolling hills. Enjoy scenic views along the way before arriving in Entebbe for your overnight stay or onward travel arrangements. Accommodation: Airport Guest House
day 9
Departure – Airport Transfer
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your memorable Uganda safari experience. Accommodation: None