Safari Overview
This 12 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari is a complete exploration of Uganda’s top national parks, combining Big Five wildlife viewing, chimpanzee tracking, and gorilla trekking. You will travel through savannahs, forests, lakes, and rivers while enjoying some of Africa’s most authentic safari experiences.
Highlights
- ✔ Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- ✔ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- ✔ Big Five game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth
- ✔ Nile boat safari at Murchison Falls
- ✔ Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- ✔ Scenic Uganda landscapes
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Entebbe / Best Western Premier
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north through rural Uganda with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, home to the world’s most powerful waterfall.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Enjoy a morning game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos and crocodiles.
Day 4: Top of the Falls & Transfer to Kibale Forest
Visit the top of Murchison Falls before continuing south to Kibale Forest National Park, known as the primate capital of the world.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale / Turaco Treetops
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
After briefing, enter Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Spend time observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat along with other primates and bird species.
Day 6: Bigodi Wetland Walk & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland before transferring to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge
Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Morning game drive in Kasenyi plains followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel with high concentrations of hippos and elephants.
Day 8: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions
Drive through the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After briefing, embark on a life-changing gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Relax at Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes surrounded by rolling hills and islands.
Accommodation: BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi
Day 11: Return to Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the equator for photos and souvenir shopping.
Day 12: Departure
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Map
Route: Entebbe → Murchison Falls → Kibale Forest → Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi → Entebbe
Price Includes
- ✔ Accommodation
- ✔ Meals
- ✔ Park entrance fees
- ✔ Gorilla & chimp permits
- ✔ 4×4 safari vehicle
- ✔ Professional guide
Price Excludes
- ✖ International flights
- ✖ Visa fees
- ✖ Personal expenses
- ✖ Tips & gratuities