8-Day Best of Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari

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

Warm welcome and transfer to Kibale forest

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport on the first day of the 8-day classic Uganda primates and wildlife safari, our driver guide will greet you warmly. After a brief overview of the exciting journey ahead, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park. The drive lasts around 6 to 7 hours, during which you will stop for lunch and soak in breathtaking sights of the farmlands, Rwenzori Mountains, tea plantations, Lake Gorge, and crater lakes, among other wonders. As you step into Kibale National Park, you will settle into the lodge for a delightful dinner and a night filled with anticipation.

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:

Kibale Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking Experience and Bigodi Nature Walk

Following the briefing, you will be split into groups of six, with each group assigned a chimpanzee family to explore and a knowledgeable park guide who is familiar with the forest trails. Trekking for chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 5 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzees, as they enjoy wandering in search of food. While trekking, you will encounter a variety of primates, including grey cheeked mangabeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and l’hoest monkeys, along with various bird species and plants. Once the chimpanzees are located, you will have the opportunity to spend an hour with them in their wild environment
In the afternoon, you will have a Nature walk in Bigodi wetlands.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning transfer to Queen Elizabeth and game drive

On the third day of the 8-day classic Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and rendezvous with your driver guide for an exciting transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you journey, you will be captivated by stunning vistas of the landscape, enchanting crater lakes, and lush tea plantations, and once you arrive, a delightful lunch awaits you. After lunch, you will embark on an exciting afternoon game drive, where you will encounter majestic elephants, formidable buffaloes, graceful Uganda kobs, playful warthogs, elegant waterbucks, and bushbucks, along with a variety of fascinating bird species, among others. After the exhilarating game drive, you will journey back to the lodge for a delightful dinner and a night of rest.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

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

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gamed drive and Boat cruise experience

Morning expedition to track lions.

On day 4 of your 8-day classic Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will enjoy breakfast before meeting your driver guide for an exhilarating morning game drive or a thrilling lion tracking experience in the Kasenyi plains. On the game drive, you will encounter stunning sights of vast herds of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, and warthogs grazing across the expansive savannah plains. Keep your eyes peeled for predators like lions and leopards, and enjoy the diverse array of bird species that may cross your path. Following the exhilarating game drive, you will journey to the lodge for a delightful lunch.
In the afternoon, embark in an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Ishasha Pride Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive in Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

Following breakfast on the fifth day of your eight-day classic Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and rendezvous with your driver guide for the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. As you journey through the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will have the chance to encounter the remarkable tree-climbing lions lounging gracefully among the branches of fig trees. Following the game drive in the Ishasha sector, you will enjoy lunch before embarking on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge to unwind, savor dinner, and spend the night.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ultimate Gorilla Trekking and Batwa community encounter

Following the briefing, you will be split into groups of 8, with each group assigned a gorilla family to explore and a park guide who is well-versed in the ways of the mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Along the trek, you will encounter a variety of forest birds, other primates, and diverse plant and tree species, making for an exhilarating experience. Once the mountain gorillas are located, you will have the chance to spend one hour in their presence. This experience allows you to delve into their lifestyle, observe their behaviors and habits, capture stunning photos, and witness their daily activities, creating unforgettable memories to share with those back home.
In the afternoon, you will embark on your Batwa community encounter experience.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to lake Bunyonyi and relaxation

Following breakfast on the seventh day of your eight-day classic Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet your driver guide to embark on the journey to Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda and the second deepest in Africa after Lake Tanganyika. Lake Bunyonyi is nestled in Kabale, and the drive there spans approximately 4 to 5 hours. As you arrive, you will settle into the lodge and enjoy a delightful lunch.

After lunch, you will embark on an exciting boat cruise or canoe ride on Uganda’s deepest lake, where you can discover some of the 29 islands, observe various bird species and animals, and take in stunning views of the terraced farmlands and breathtaking scenery. After the exhilarating boat cruise, you will head back to the lodge for a delightful dinner and a night filled with possibilities.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Itambira Island

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning tansfer to Entebbe for departure

Following a leisurely breakfast on the final day of your 8-day classic Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and rendezvous with your driver guide to embark on the journey back to Entebbe.
You will have a stopover at the Equator for amazing photo experiences and Lunch and thereafter continue with the journey to Entebbe.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (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.