Safari Overview
This 7 Day Uganda Primates & Murchison Falls Safari combines Uganda’s iconic primate encounters with classic savannah wildlife and the dramatic Nile experience. Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and explore Murchison Falls National Park through game drives and a boat safari to the base of the falls.
Highlights
- ✔ Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- ✔ Game drives in Murchison Falls National Park
- ✔ Nile boat safari to the base of Murchison Falls
- ✔ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
- ✔ Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- ✔ Scenic drives through Uganda’s countryside
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, relax by Lake Victoria or enjoy a light orientation in Entebbe.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Entebbe / Best Western Premier
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot. Continue to the park and, time permitting, visit the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile surge through a narrow gorge.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge / Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Nile Boat Safari
Set out early for a game drive across the northern plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, with excellent chances to see hippos, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Travel south through scenic landscapes and crater lake country toward Kibale Forest. Arrive at your lodge surrounded by rainforest, with time to relax ahead of the next day’s primate adventure.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale / Turaco Treetops
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer Toward Bwindi
After a briefing, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and observe their dynamic social behavior in the wild. Following the trek, begin your journey toward southwestern Uganda, continuing toward Bwindi with scenic stops along the way.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing before entering the forest in search of mountain gorillas. Once you locate the gorilla family, spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
Return to your lodge for relaxation and to reflect on one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences.
Day 7: Return to Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, begin the drive back to Entebbe. Stop at the equator for photos and souvenirs before continuing to the airport for departure, marking the end of your Uganda primates and wildlife safari.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Map
Route: Entebbe → Murchison Falls → Kibale Forest → Bwindi → Entebbe
Price Includes
- ✔ Gorilla trekking permit
- ✔ Chimpanzee permit
- ✔ Accommodation
- ✔ Meals during safari
- ✔ 4×4 safari vehicle
- ✔ Professional guide
Price Excludes
- ✖ International flights
- ✖ Visa fees
- ✖ Personal expenses
- ✖ Tips & gratuities