6-Day Uganda Primate Trekking Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Have breakfast early morning and today, you will be heading to Kibale Forest National Park the prime destination to connect up to Kibale, it will take you about 5-6 hours from Kampala via Fort Portal City-have en-route lunch at Fort Portal. You will check into the lodge at Kibale afterward for the rest of the evening relaxation and night stay.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Turaco Treetops Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee tracking, nature walk

Enjoy early morning breakfast, and after, transfer to Kanyanchu for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking rules and regulations. The park office will also put you in different groups each constituting 6pax, and later, be led by a park guide for actual chimpanzee tracking experiences expected to take 2-4 hours. This includes 1 hour every visitor must spend face to face with the chimpanzee community. What makes the chimp trek in Kibale exceptional is that you also get exposed to a diversity of other primates, forest birds, plants, and butterflies.
Retreat after an incredible moment with chimps in the wild, have lunch at leisure, and afternoon be had to explore Bigodi Sanctuary home to diverse birds including Great Blue Turacos plus lots of primates. Your guided nature walk experience will mainly get you exposed to the sanctuary’s distinct species of primates and birds.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Turaco Treetops Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Day three of your 6 Uganda Primate Trekking Safari includes a short visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park as you head to Bwindi national park. You will have access to Queen Elizabeth via Fort Portal city, 3-4 hours’ drive, arrive early for lunch then followed by a game drive to see bush elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and birds. After, transfer to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 3-4hrs via Ishasha for tree climbing lion sightings.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Silverback Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla trekking adventure Bwindi National Park, Batwa

On this day of Uganda Primate Trekking Safari, start with breakfast, and meet up with your guide. Transfer to Buhoma for orientation about gorilla trekking regulations that starts from 7:00 am to 8:00 am when the actual trek commences. While on a trek to see gorillas, feel free with your guide, ask as many questions as you can and upon finding gorillas, have in-depth experience about their daily behaviors.

After your 2-6 hours gorilla search and 1-hour magical encounter, walk back for relaxation. Later in the afternoon, a short cultural walk to the Batwa community for authentic African cultural experiences.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Silverback Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wildlife tour to Lake Mburo National park

Have breakfast early, after, transfer to Lake Mburo National park the only park that offers horseback rides. On 5 hour drive to Lake Mburo NP in Mbarara, expect a delicious cultural cuisine during lunchtime. After, head off for an afternoon boat cruise.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mburo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game viewing, depart Lake Mburo

After having a cup of tea or coffee, leave for a horseback riding or game drive in Lake Mburo N/Park. Exit Lake Mburo National Park via Masaka with a stop visit at the Equator for taking pictures, lunch at Masaka then drop off to Kampala or Entebbe.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.