12-Day primates and wildlife Uganda safari

Overview

This tour is in the middle range. You may enjoy a wealth of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences during this 12-day safari that highlights the finest of Uganda. There are fantastic chances to see rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, a variety of bird species, and an abundance of deep green forest, but the gorilla, chimp, and golden monkey trip may be the safari’s high point. Savor the crater lakes in Uganda’s west and southwest, as well as the roaring Murchison Falls in the north.

Day 1: Arrival for Best of Uganda Safari

At the Entebbe Airport, our amiable guide will greet you and take you to your Kampala or Entebbe hotel. Savor the crisp air from the world’s second-largest lake, Lake Victoria. Your trip begins the next day, so get a decent night’s sleep.

Main Destination: Entebbe (City)

Accommodation: ViaVia Uganda Entebbe

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Before leaving for Murchison Falls National Park, get an early breakfast. With a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos, the trip is a spectacular excursion.

Continue on to Murchison Falls and climb to the summit of the falls, where you can witness the Nile’s thunderous descent as it is forced through a 7-meter cleft.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive

The largest park in Uganda that provides satisfying game viewing is Murchison Falls National Park. We will begin the day with a game drive on the northern bank of the Nile River following an early breakfast. Watch for various bird species, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hartebeests, leopards, and lions.

Seeing wild animals in their natural habitat while they play, feed, and guard their young is truly a privilege. The safari will continue on the Nile River in the afternoon. There are more chances to see a range of animals and birds on the leisurely boat safari. Observe the water at the “devils cauldron,” the Murchison Falls. In all of Africa, only Uganda offers this type of boat excursion.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

We will travel to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa, today to visit the chimpanzees’ home. Chimpanzee tracking is the primary attraction at Kibale Forest, which is home to thirteen different species of primates. As you travel through tiny towns, local marketplaces, and a variety of wildlife, you will be treated to breathtaking views. This is a day excursion that includes lunch, or stops in a town along the way.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

East Africa’s primate capital is Kibale National Park. Trekking with chimpanzees is a rewarding experience that transports you across streams of water deep within the tropical jungle. Additionally, you might see butterflies, birds shouting from the canopies, red-tailed monkeys, and black and white Columbus monkeys. You will be able to find the chimps with the aid of your guide. Savor photo opportunities and observe them while they play and eat. Depending on time, visit Bigodi Village and the swamp, which is home to a wide variety of birds and primates, after lunch.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following breakfast this morning, we continue our excursion to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the way, take in vistas of the mysterious Rwenzori Mountain Ranges and a number of crater lakes. We’ll do a quick game drive when we get to the park before heading to the resort for lunch and a Kazinga Channel boat ride. With plenty of wildlife along the shoreline, including crocodiles, elephants, and birds, the boat safari offers you leisurely photo opportunities.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7: Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park

As their day begins, the animals in their various families, clans, and groupings go forth. Take note of the differences between zoo animals and those in their natural habitat. Take an open-roof safari vehicle wildlife drive in the Kasenyi plains. Travel to Ishasha, which is well-known for its tree-climbing lions, and use rangers to look for them. There will be a picnic or lodge lunch.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Meals & Drinks:  All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8: Expedition to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Our journey to Bwindi, the home of the gentle giants, will begin today. We travel through the Kigezi Highlands on this rewarding adventure, which offers breathtaking views of terraced hills. Depending on when you arrive, lunch will either be at the resort or along the road. You’ll stay in the impassable forest or adapt to it. As you get ready for the walk the next day, this will provide you with excellent rest.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will be the highlight of your safari! Savor the abundance of life in the impenetrable forest, which is home to numerous bird, butterfly, ape, and mammal species. Ultimately, with the assistance of your park ranger guide. You will have the opportunity to see the rare and massive mountain gorillas up close. The duration of the trekking experience ranges from one hour (occasionally) to almost eight hours. But you only get to spend an hour with gorillas, so you have to make the most of it. For individuals who are not interested in following gorillas, a short guided woodland trek or a community village walk are recommended activities.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10: Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga national park

Drive from Bwindi to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the early morning. The drive takes roughly two hours. Go trekking with golden monkeys. Trekking through the rainforests of Mgahinga National Park, which are covered with bamboo and a variety of native plants including gigantic lobelia, will introduce you to the golden monkeys, an endemic species of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwest Uganda. During the journey, your ranger guide will provide you with information on the history of the national park as well as the plants and animals that can be found there. The hike takes two to three hours. Return to the lodging you have reserved for the night.

Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park for Wildlife

Beautiful farms, plantations, and sceneries may be found on the way to Lake Mburo National Park. Visit a cultural museum that showcases the way of life of the local indigenous population. Stop at a restaurant along the way for lunch or a picnic. Later the afternoon, arrive at the park and go on a Lake Mburo boat ride.

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe

We will take a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park following an early breakfast. After that, we’ll go to Entebbe, stopping along the renowned Equator line. After lunch, head to the airport, where you will arrive in the afternoon.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour