Uganda Wildlife & Primate
10 days— Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari
$4200-4800 USD
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Safari summary
This Uganda wildlife and primate safari offers an incredible journey through some of the country’s most famous national parks and conservation areas. The tour begins with a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking before continuing to Murchison Falls National Park for exciting game drives and a boat safari on the Nile to the base of the powerful falls. The adventure continues to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking and a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich birdlife and primates.
The safari then proceeds to Queen Elizabeth National Park where guests enjoy game drives and a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds. The journey continues to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the unforgettable experience of gorilla tracking and a cultural visit to the Batwa community. The tour concludes with a visit to Lake Mburo National Park for a relaxing game drive and a guided bush walk before returning to Entebbe for departure. This safari combines wildlife viewing, primate encounters, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences, making it one of the most diverse safari experiences in Uganda.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Primate 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
Pick Up and Transfer to Murchison
Murchison Falls
Pick up from Entebbe or Kampala by your guide and begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot. After the activity, continue driving to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening for check-in and relaxation at the lodge.
Murchison River lodge
Game Drive and Boat Safari
Murchison Falls
Early morning game drive in the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park in search of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and various bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls where you will see hippos, crocodiles, and many water birds. Return to the lodge in the evening.
Murchison river lodge
Visit Top and Transfer to kibale.
After breakfast, visit the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile River squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging down dramatically. After the visit, depart for Kibale National Park with scenic views of the countryside along the way. Arrive in the evening and check in at the lodge.
Kibale forest camp
Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi.
Kibale
In the morning, head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before starting chimpanzee tracking in the forest. During the trek you may also see other primates and forest birds. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided swamp walk known for its rich birdlife and primates. Return to the lodge in the evening.
Kibale forest camp
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through beautiful landscapes and local communities. Arrive in the afternoon and go for an evening game drive where you may see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife before returning to the lodge.
Kasenyi safari lodge
Morning Game Drive and Kazinga
Queen Elizabeth
Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park when wildlife is most active. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward and is famous for large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.
Kasenyi safari lodge
Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast, enjoy another short morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Later drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park passing through the Ishasha sector, which is known for tree-climbing lions if lucky to spot them. Continue to Bwindi and arrive in the evening.
Bweza lodge
Gorilla Tracking and Batwa visit
Bwindi Impenetrable
Early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before starting the gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once found, you will spend one hour observing them. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest culture and way of life.
Bweza lodge
Transfer to Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park with scenic views of southwestern Uganda. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive in the park where you may see zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Rwakobo rock
Bush Walk and Departure
Lake Mburo
In the morning, go for a guided bush walk in Lake Mburo National Park accompanied by a ranger, offering a chance to see wildlife on foot and enjoy nature up close. After the walk, begin the drive back to Entebbe for departure.
NP
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