Primate And Wildlife Safari

7 days—Gorilla, Chimps and Wildlife Safari Uganda

$2850-2900 USD

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Safari summary

This unforgettable safari takes you to four of Uganda’s most spectacular national parks. You’ll trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, enjoy game drives and a scenic boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and experience the rare opportunity to see mountain gorillas up close in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. From dense rainforests to open savannahs, this adventure offers a perfect mix of primate tracking and classic wildlife viewing.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Lake Mburo Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Bushman | tribal visits

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Laundry
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Kibale

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to Kibale Forest, a tropical rainforest renowned as the primate capital of the world, with 13 species of primates. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the changing landscapes and stop for lunch. On arrival, settle into your lodge and unwind. If time and energy allow, you can take an optional guided walk in the nearby community to stretch your legs and learn more about local life.

Turaco Treetops Lodge

Chimp trek, Transfer to Queen NP

Kibale | Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, join a briefing before chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, home to our closest relatives and many other primates like red-tailed, L’Hoest’s, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. The forest also hosts bush babies, colorful birds such as the green-breasted pitta and crowned eagle, plus occasional forest elephants. After this memorable trek, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive across the savannah.

Eshama game lodge

Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Kazinga

Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in the Kasenyi plains, a prime area for lions, elephants, hyenas, and antelopes like Uganda kobs. Return to the lodge for lunch or opt for a packed meal. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to Nile crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and buffalos. The channel also attracts abundant birdlife, with sightings of great white pelicans, cormorants, and other fascinating waterbirds.

Eshama game lodge

Ishasha tree-climbing lions, Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its rare tree-climbing lions often resting in giant fig trees. As you explore, watch for elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes that roam this scenic savannah. After an exciting game drive, continue onward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the famous sanctuary of endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge, and relax while surrounded by the enchanting rainforest.

Buhoma haven lodge

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi NP

Bwindi Impenetrable

Begin your day with an early breakfast, then proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules. Guided by experienced rangers, you’ll trek through the dense rainforest searching for a gorilla family. The hike may last 2 to 7 hours depending on their location, so good fitness is recommended. Weather can change quickly, so carry boots and a raincoat. Porters are available for a small fee. After the trek, enjoy lunch at the lodge or in the forest.

Buhoma haven lodge

Transfer to lake Mburo NP

Lake Mburo

Drive through scenic landscapes, plantations, and local farms as you head to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, visit a Cultural Museum showcasing the traditional lifestyle of the local communities. Enjoy lunch or a picnic at a local restaurant en route. Arrive at the park in the afternoon and later head out for an evening game drive, where you may spot zebras, impalas, giraffes, and other wildlife as the sun sets over the savannah.

Rwakobo rock lodge

Transfer Back to Entebbe Airport

After an early breakfast, enjoy a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, offering a close-up experience with wildlife like zebras, impalas, and giraffes on foot. After the walk, begin your drive back to Entebbe, with a stop at the Equator line for photos and souvenirs. Enjoy lunch en route and continue to the airport, arriving in the afternoon for your onward flight.

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