Uganda Primates And Wildlife Safari
About this tour
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe:
• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
• Transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest. (Airport Guest House)
Day 2: Entebbe to Kibale National Park
• drive to Kibale National Park, enjoy a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, overnight stay at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
• Embark on an exhilarating trek to encounter habituated chimpanzee families, relaxation and dinner.
Day 4: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
• afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, Dinner and overnight stay at Bush Lodge
Day 5: Game Drive and Exploration in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Early morning game.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Dinner and overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Early morning breakfast.
• Embark on a memorable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest.
Day 8: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
• After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
• Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting some of the scenic islands and
• overnight stay at Bunyonyi Overland Resort.
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park
• After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park
• a game drive in the park,
• Overnight stay at Eagles Nest Lodge
Day 10: Departure from Lake Mburo to Entebbe
• After breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe
• visit the Uganda Equator for a photo opportunity.
• Arrive in Entebbe in the afternoon.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe, Uganda to Entebbe, Kampala, Uganda
Arrival: Upon your arrival, our guide will transfer you to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Airport Guest House (BB
Day 2: Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe, Uganda to Kibale National Park, Uganda
Entebbe- Kibale National Park: After breakfast, you will start the drive to Kibale National Park. In the Southern part of Uganda. It is a home to approximately 325 species of birds which include the olive long-tailed cuckoo, Western Green tinker bird, African and Green-breasted and African Grey Parrot, 13 species of primates and at least 60 other species of mammals. The visits to the park are mainly paid to the endangered chimpanzees. On arrival at the lodge, you will have lunch and later in the afternoon you can relax or do a community walk.
Day 3: Kibale National Park Tourist Information, Kibale, Uganda to Kibale Forest Camp, Uganda
Chimp trekking: Today you will go for Chimpanzee tracking. This will be after you have had breakfast and after getting a briefing at the park headquarters. While tracking chimps you might spot other animals like the red and blue duikers, bush pigs, warthogs, buffalo and elephants. Various birds can also be spotted while on the trek. Return to the lodge for lunch. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge as above
Day 4: Kibale National Park, Uganda to Queen Elisabeth Bush Lodge, Katunguru, Uganda
Kibale- Queen Elizabeth National Park: Today after breakfast you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park was named after Queen Elizabeth II and it was established in 1954, located in western Uganda and covers an area of about 1,978 square kilometres. Within this park there is Lake Edward and Lake George and the Kazinga channel. The vegetation in the park is mostly open savannah, green meadows, semi- deciduous tropical forests, dense equatorial rain forest and dense papyrus swamps. On arrival you will have lunch, and either relax at the lodge or go for an afternoon game drive. You might spot animals like elephants, Bufalloes, Impalas, Uganda Kobs and lions. Various birds can be spotted too and they include the African skimmer, Chapins flycatcher, Pink-backed pelicans, Papyrus canary, Shoebill stork, martial eagle.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda to Queen Elisabeth Bush Lodge, Katunguru, Uganda
Game drive and boat ride. After breakfast you will go for a game drive. You might spot animals like elephants, Bufalloes, Impalas, Uganda Kobs and lions. Various birds can be spotted too and they include the African skimmer, Chapins flycatcher, Pink-backed pelicans, Papyrus canary, Shoebill stork, martial eagle. Later return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will go for a boat ride where you may spot Hippos, Crocodiles, various water birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay as above.
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth national Park Uganda, Katunguru, Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda
On this day, you will go for a game drive through Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth specifically to watch the tree climbing lions but while on this search, other animals may spot too. You will continue the drive to Bwindi national park. This National Park is located in the south-western part of Uganda next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Bwindi national park is a home to various animal and bird species. This includes over 214 species of birds and 120 species of mammals. Bwindi national park. It’s well known for its endangered mountain Gorillas. Apart from the gorillas there are other animals like the 'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others. Lunch will be enroute.
Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda to Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Bwindi, Uganda
An early morning breakfast, go for a briefing at the park headquarters. The guides and rangers will accompany you into the forest to begin the Gorilla tracking activity which takes 2-10 hours depending on the movements of these gorillas. Other animals and birds might be spotted too and these include the l'Hoest's monkey, African elephant, birds like the African green broadbill, Grauer's rush warbler, Chaplin's flycatcher, African giant swallowtail among others. After tracking, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay as above
Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda to Bunyonyi Overland Resort, Kabale, Uganda
After the Gorilla trekking, Lake Bunyonyi is a perfect gate away. It is a stunning and tranquil destination known for its scenic beauty and a variety of activities for travelers to enjoy. You may choose to do a scenic boat ride at the lake, visit the Batwa community, do some bird watching, canoeing and Kayaking among other activities. It is a peaceful retreat to be on one of these Islands. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda to Mburo Eagle's Nest, Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park Today you will visit Lake Mburo National Park. It is in the western part of Uganda. Have lunch and relax for the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the Eagles Nest lodge
Day 10: Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara, Uganda to Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe, Uganda
Have breakfast and later go for a morning game drive. While on the game drive, you will spot animals like Zebras, Impala, Buffaloes, Buffalo, Topi, and Eland among others. In the afternoon you will continue with the drive back to Kampala, briefly stopping at the equator for photography. Drop off will be at your residence at Kampala or Entebbe
What's included
The given price includes: All ground transportation, English Speaking Driver/Guide, Fuel, Park Entrance fees, Vehicle entrance fees, 3 nights’ Accommodation, 1 gorilla trekking permit each,1 Chimpanzee trekking permit each, All Meals as Indicated in the Itinerary, 1 Box of Bottled water, All activities as indicated in the itinerary.
The Price excludes: Tips, Visas, Flights, Insurance, Optional activities and Anything else not mentioned above
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me. The highlighted months are dry so it's easier to get through the protected areas than in the wet months
Route & locations
Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe, Uganda to Entebbe, Kampala, Uganda