Primate safari to Uganda
15 days—Experience Uganda! Best tourist destination!
$4250-6500 USD
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Safari summary
This safari is about trekking through the lush forests to spot majestic gorillas, playful chimps and more. Immerse yourself in Africa's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Book now and go APE!#Uganda primate safari #WildlifeAdventure
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer to Murchison Falls N.p
After a sumptuous breakfast , we shall transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. In Murchison Falls we visit the top of the falls if time allows. On our way we will visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The only place where you can see the white Rhino. It is one of the most beautiful N. parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters. Expect to see a plethora of wild life .
Pakuba Safari Lodge , Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
am game drive pm boat
Murchison Falls
Early morning game drive in this beautiful national park. Afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls. The boat is the perfect platform to see and photograph many different bird species and many animals like giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
am game drive, drive to Hoima
Murchison Falls
Early morning game drive. We visit the top of the falls afterwards. In the afternoon we drive to Hoima town. It is also possible to visit Budongo Forest where we can have a jungle walk to see monkeys and birds (optional).
Hoima Cultural Lodge , Hoima Cultural Lodge
Hoima - Kibale Forest
Kibale
After breakfast we drive to Kibale Forest. You can make a walk around the lodge in the afternoon. During this walk it is possible to see monkeys and birds. It is also possible to make a night walk through the forest to see the animals of the night, like bush babies (both activities optional). Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle, with 13 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and white colobus, red colobus, grey cheeked mangabey and L'Hoest monkey.
Kibale Guest Cottages , Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale Forest
Kibale
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or in the afternoon. It is also possible to upgrade this 1-hour tracking to a Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, a full day tracking.
Kibale Guest Cottages , Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale Forest - QUENP
Queen Elizabeth
Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. On our way we pass the equator where we will make a stop. Game drive in the afternoon.Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Kasenyi Safari CamP, Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth
Game drive in the morning. Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. TheKazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.
Kasenyi Safari CamP, Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)
QUENP - Ishasha
Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the South. Game drive in the afternoon in search of the tree climbing lions. In Ishasha there are 4 prides of lions that climb the trees daily. Unique in the world! The other attraction of Ishasha are the Topis, not found anywhere else in this National Park.
Ishasha Jungle Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Tent
Ishasha - Bwindi Impenetrable
Bwindi Impenetrable
Early morning game drive in Ishasha to see the tree climbing lions. Afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and have some breath taking views of the mountains.Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas! (The lodge in Bwindi we use and driving time to Bwindi depends on the group of gorillas you will track)
Bwindi view bandas, Gorilla forest camp
Gorilla tracking
Bwindi Impenetrable
Gorilla tracking!!! Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world's most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.
Bwindi view bandas, Gorilla forest camp
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Optional activities for today: make a nature walk through the national park, go for a primate or bird watching walk, or visit the local people or pygmies. It is also possible to do a second gorilla tracking on this day.Afterwards transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, Bird Nest (FB)
Lake Bunyonyi
Possible activities for today: make a nature walk, go for a birding walk, go for canoeing, take a swim or visit the local community (all activities optional).
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, Bird Nest (FB)
Transfer to Lake Mburo N.p
Lake Mburo
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Game drive in the afternoon. It is also possible to make a boat trip on the lake. Night game drive with high chances of seeing leopards.LakeMburo is one of the 2 national parks with zebras and the only national park with impalas in Uganda. There are no elephants and only one male lion, so walking safaris are possible.
Mburo Safari Lodge, Mihingo Lodge (FB)
am game drive pm transfer to Jinja
Game drive or game walk in the morning and boat in case missed previously before setting off to Jinja with lunch en-rout at the Equator. Take an opportunity for photos and souvenir shopping.
Nilonian hotel/ Jinja Nile resort.
am boat and pm to airport
After our early morning breakfast, we will head for horseback riding alongside the Nile River or white water rafting or boat to the source of the Nile. Later we will set off from Jinja and we will drive to the airport for return flight.
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