8 Days Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari

From $3,000 per person

Tour Overview

Discover Uganda on this 8-day safari combining primate encounters, classic wildlife viewing and scenic landscapes. Begin with an overnight stay in Entebbe before travelling to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a boat cruise, then head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience. Finish in Lake Mburo National Park with a guided walking safari before transferring to the airport.

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Choose from budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation, with private transport and an English-speaking driver-guide.

Tour Highlights

  • Overnight stay in Entebbe on arrival

  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

  • Wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Two nights near Bwindi for your gorilla experience

  • Guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your driver-guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax after your journey and prepare for your Uganda safari.

Overnight: Entebbe

Budget: Airport Guesthouse · Mid-range: No.5 Boutique Hotel · Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest, passing through beautiful countryside, local communities and tea-growing areas. Arrive at your lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Overnight: Kibale Forest

Accommodation options can be selected according to your preferred budget.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience. Follow your ranger through the forest to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After the trek, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in at your lodge.

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Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Enjoy a morning game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and other wildlife. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its concentration of hippos, crocodiles and water birds.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel to Bwindi through Uganda’s scenic southwestern highlands. Enjoy the changing landscapes and countryside along the way. Arrive at your lodge near the gorilla trekking sector and relax.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, attend the briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the forest for your gorilla trek. Trek through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend the permitted viewing time observing these remarkable primates. Return to the lodge to relax.

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Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your gorilla permit and accommodation sector should be matched to the trekking location confirmed for your visit.

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy the scenic journey and arrive at your lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the park surroundings. Depending on your arrival time and the package, an optional activity may be arranged.

Overnight: Lake Mburo National Park

Budget: Eagles Nest · Mid-range: Rwakobo Rock · Luxury: Mihingo Lodge

Day 8: Morning Walking Safari and Airport Transfer

Start the day with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Explore the wilderness on foot with a ranger and look out for zebras, giraffes, impalas and other wildlife. After the activity, drive to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.

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End of safari

Please provide your flight departure time so the walking safari and road transfer can be scheduled appropriately.

Package Includes

  • 7 nights’ accommodation as specified in the itinerary

  • Meals as specified in the selected accommodation plan

  • Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale Forest

  • Mountain gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi

  • Guided game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park as listed

  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise

  • Guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle

  • English-speaking driver-guide

  • Fuel and transport throughout the itinerary

  • Airport pickup and departure transfer

  • Applicable park entrance fees for the included activities

  • Drinking water in the safari vehicle

  • Applicable taxes and government levies

Package Excludes

  • International flights

  • Uganda visa and travel documents

  • Travel and medical insurance

  • Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs

  • Alcoholic and premium beverages

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Gorilla porter fees

  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

  • Extra nights or additional services

  • Any services not specifically mentioned under Package Includes

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