11-Day Uganda Big5 & Primate Safari

11-Day Uganda Big5 & Primate Safari

🦁🦍 11-Day Uganda Big 5 & Primate Safari Itinerary

The Ultimate Wildlife & Primate Adventure

πŸ“Œ Overview

Experience the best of Uganda on this 11-day uganda Big5 & Primate safari combining Big 5 game drives, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and breathtaking landscapes. Explore Uganda’s most iconic national parks, meet local communities, and encounter rare wildlife in their natural habitats. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure seekers.

 

🦁🦍 11-Day Uganda Big 5 & Primate Safari Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe / Kampala

    • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
    • Meet your driver/guide and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe.
    • Rest and orientation briefing for your safari.

    Accommodation: Airport Guest house
    Meal Plan: Dinner

  • Day 2: Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park

    • Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (approx. 5–6 hours).
    • stop by ziwa rhino sanctuary for rhino trekking
    • Stop en route for scenic photos and lunch.
    • Visit to of falls

    Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 3. Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

    • Morning game drive in Murchison Falls: elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes.
    • Afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
    • Sunset photography and return to lodge.

    Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 4. Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest

    • Early breakfast and drive to Kibale Forest National Park (approx. 7–8 hours).
    • Stop at scenic viewpoints and small towns along the way.
    • Afternoon crater lake hike
    • Evening at leisure at lodge near Kibale.

    Accommodation: Lake Nkuruba Camp
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 5. Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Trekking

    • Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
    • Track chimp families through lush rainforest, led by experienced guides.
    • Optional Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk in the afternoon for birding and community visit.

    Accommodation: Lake Nkuruba Camp

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 6. Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

    • Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 3–4 hours).
    • Stop at Fort Portal Crater Lakes for scenic photos.
    • Afternoon game drive along the park tracks for elephants, lions, buffalo, and leopards.

    Accommodation: Lights of kazinga Homestay
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 7. Queen Elizabeth NP – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

    • Morning game drive in search for wildlife
    • Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise for hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and elephant herds.

    Accommodation: Lights of kazinga Homestay

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • DAY 8. Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    • Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 6–7 hours).
    • Game drive in ishasha in search of tree climbing lions.
    • Scenic drive through tea and banana plantations and local villages.
    • Arrive at lodge near Bwindi gorilla trekking sector.

    Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 9. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

    • Early breakfast and transfer to park headquarters.
    • Gorilla trekking adventure with expert guides.
    • Spend 1 hour observing a gorilla family up close.
    • Optional afternoon village walk or Batwa cultural experience.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 10. Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi (Optional Relaxation & Canoeing)

    • Drive to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation after trekking.
    • Optional canoeing, birdwatching, or exploring local islands.
    • Evening at lodge overlooking the lake.

    Accommodation: Bunyonyi Eco resort
    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • DAY 11. Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe / Kampala & Departure

    • Early breakfast and drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (approx. 8–9 hours).
    • Stop en route for lunch and scenic photos.
    • Drop-off at airport for your departure flight.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

  • πŸ“¦ Included

  • All ground transport with professional driver/guide
  • 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
  • Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
  • Gorilla trekking permit ($800)
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Park entrance fees
  • Boat cruises & guided walks

❌ Excluded

  • International flights
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Alcoholic drinks & soft drinks
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Travel insurance

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WELCOME TO LIGHT OF KAZINGA ORPHANAGE UGANDA

  • Every trip a client confirms with us, he or she has directly supported an orphan since we take 10$ from our sales directly to the orphanage we support.
  • we supportΒ LIGHTS OF KAZINGA ORPHANAGE.Β Its an orphanage deep in kyambura village just at the edge of Queen Elizabeth national park and we normally take our clients to the orphanage to have an interaction with these disadvantaged children, you could even participate to take part in some activities such as pedal sew, weave baskets, dance, sing and drum.
  • You can support an orphan more if you buy some of crafts these kids produce them selves, Tshirts and other things.
  • you can also decide to sponsor a child to go to school and by doing this, you will have given a good life to the the child for the rest of his/her life.
  • The money that we get is used to directly support these orphans by paying school fees, buying scholastic materials, food, building a home for them.