“Primate Special and Wildlife Safari”

12-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Big Five Safari

The 12-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Big Five Safari is the ultimate wildlife adventure in Uganda, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and Big Five wildlife viewing. This comprehensive safari explores the best national parks including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

This luxury-style long safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Africa’s iconic wildlife, primates, scenic landscapes, and cultural encounters in one unforgettable journey.

DAY1:ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe for relaxation after your international flight.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy:

• Relaxation by Lake Victoria
• Entebbe Botanical Gardens
• Local restaurants & sunset views

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
• Budget: Airport Guest House

DAY 2 — TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park, via ziwa rhino sanctuary for rhino walking safaJourney to Uganda’s Largest National Park

After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park.

En route, stop at:

• Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking
• Lunch stop along the way

Continue to the park and visit the top of the powerful Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Para Safari lodge
• Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Budget: Ikorom Safari Lodge

DAY3: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Morning Game Drive. Early morning safari in the northern sector of the park searching for: Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Antelopes, Hyenas
Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise

Enjoy a spectacular boat safari on the River Nile toward the base of the falls.

Expect to see: Hippos, Crocodiles, Elephants, Water birds

• Luxury: Para Safari lodge
• Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Budget: Ikorom Safari Lodge

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO KIBALE FOREST

Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, transfer south-west toward Kibale National Park.

Enjoy scenic landscapes: Tea plantations, Traditional villages, Crater lakes, Rolling hills

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge
• Mid-range: Isunga Lodge
• Budget: Lake Nkuruba Lodge

Accommodation: Nkuruba Lodge

DAY 5: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING & TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest before setting out on an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species.

Morning briefing before entering the forest for chimpanzee tracking.

Kibale Forest is home to: Chimpanzees, Red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, Rich birdlife

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Buffalo Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Elephant Hab Lodge
• Budget: Lights of kazinga homestay

DAY 6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Morning game drives in the savannah plains, Boat safari along Kazinga Channel, famous for high concentrations of hippos and crocodiles, Possible sightings of lions, elephants, and antelope species

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Buffalo Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Elephant Hab Lodge
• Budget: Lights of kazinga homestay

DAY 7: TRANSFER TO BWINDI VIA ISHASHA SECTOR

Travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Mahogany Lodge
• Mid-range: Buhoma Community Haven
• Budget: Buhoma Community Camp

DAY 8: BWINDI FOREST – GORILLA TREKKING

Gorilla Trekking Adventure

After an early briefing, begin your unforgettable trek through Bwindi Forest searching for endangered mountain gorillas. Once located, spend one magical hour observing the gorilla family in their natural habitat. This is often described as one of the greatest wildlife encounters on Earth.

Optional:

Batwa cultural experience, Community walk

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Mahogany Lodge
• Mid-range: Buhoma Community Haven
• Budget: Buhoma Community Camp

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYI – OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Transfer to lake bunyonyi for afternoon relaxation by the lake

Optional Activities

Swimming, canoe ride, Boat cruise

Accommodation: 

• Luxury: Arcadia Lodges
• Mid-range: Birdnest Resort
• Budget: Bunyonyi Eco Resort

DAY 10: TRANSFER TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

Scenic Drive to Lake Mburo

Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah national park.

Optional activities:

Evening game drive, Boat safari, Walking safari, Horseback safari

Accommodation: 

• Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
• Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock
• Budget: Eagles Nest lodge

DAY 11: LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK – WALKING SAFARI

Visit Lake Mburo National Park for a unique walking safari experience.

Wildlife Highlights:

Zebras, Impalas, Elands, Various bird species

Accommodation: 

• Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
• Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock
• Budget: Eagles Nest lodge

Day 12: Return to Entebbe – Departure

Drive back to Entebbe.

Enjoy a stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping before departure.