“Track Gorillas, Meet Chimps, Discover Uganda’s Wild Beauty.”
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Price: From $2,350
8 Days Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari
The 8 Days Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari is an incredible adventure that combines gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and classic African wildlife safaris. This journey takes you through some of the most spectacular destinations in Uganda including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The tour offers opportunities to see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and hundreds of bird species, making it one of the most popular Uganda safari packages.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where you will be welcomed by your safari guide.
Depending on arrival time, you may visit the shores of Lake Victoria or explore Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe
- Mid-range: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Budget: Airport Guest House
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, the largest national park in Uganda.
En route stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience, giving you the chance to see one of Africa’s Big Five animals on foot.
Continue to the park and visit the top of Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge creating the world’s most powerful waterfall.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Para Safari lodge
- Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Budget: Ikorom Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Start the day with an early morning wildlife game drive in the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park.
Wildlife commonly seen includes: Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Lions, Antelopes
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Para Safari lodge
- Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Budget: Ikorom Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, travel southwest to Kibale National Park, often called the Primate Capital of the World.
The scenic drive passes through rural villages, tea plantations, and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Chimpundu Lodge
- Mid-range: Isunga Lodge
- Budget: Lake Nkuruba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer TO queen elizabeth national park
Early morning briefing before heading into the forest for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park.
Once the chimpanzees are located, visitors spend one hour observing them interacting, feeding, and moving through the forest.
After lunch, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon boat cruise on kazinga channel to see hippos, buffaloes and elephants
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Elephant hab lodge
- Budget: Lights Of kazinga Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via ishasha
Travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, before arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Safari in search of tree climbing lions and other wildlife
- continue to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
- Evening relaxation by the lodge with amazing display of forest views.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mahogany Lodge
- Mid-range: Buhoma Community Haven
- Budget: Buhoma Community Camp
Meals: Full board
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
After early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing by rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
The gorilla trekking adventure takes visitors through dense rainforest searching for a habituated gorilla family.
Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat 🦍.
This is considered one of the most powerful wildlife experiences in the world.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mahogany Lodge
- Mid-range: Buhoma Community Haven
- Budget: Buhoma Community Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe.
Stop at the famous Uganda Equator for photos, souvenirs, and lunch before continuing to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
INCLUDED
✔ Gorilla trekking permit
✔ Accommodation & meals
✔ 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Park entrance fees
✔ Boat safari
✔ Bottled drinking water
NOT INCLUDED
✖ International flights
✖ Uganda visa
✖ Tips & personal expenses
✖ Travel insurance
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