Primate Rhino & Shoebill tour

7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Rhinos, Shoebill & Lake Bunyonyi Safari

$2000-4000 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the very best of Uganda on this 7 Days Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Rhinos, Shoebill & Lake Bunyonyi Safari. This unforgettable journey combines Uganda's most sought-after wildlife encounters, taking you from the tranquil wetlands of Mabamba Swamp, home to the rare Shoebill Stork, to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an up-close rhino tracking experience. Venture into the lush rainforests of Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet chimpanzees and the endangered mountain gorillas before unwinding on the serene shores of Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's most beautiful lakes.
Ideal for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this safari offers the perfect blend of primate adventures, conservation experiences, breathtaking scenery, and authentic Ugandan hospitality.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Ziwa

Morning/Midday: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your guide, and head to Mabamba Swamp for a canoe excursion in search of the rare shoebill stork and wetland bird species. Afternoon/Evening: Travel north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, check in to your lodge, and relax ahead of the next day's rhino tracking.

Transfer to Kibale

Kibale

Morning: Guided foot tracking with rangers at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to observe Uganda’s wild rhinos and learn about local conservation efforts. Afternoon/Evening: Scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park via rolling hills, tea plantations, and villages, arriving by evening for dinner and overnight.

Chimp trekking

Kibale

Morning: Early briefing at park headquarters before trekking into the rainforest with rangers to spend an hour observing habituated chimpanzees feeding, grooming, and playing. Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the remainder of the day relaxing in the forest surroundings.

Transfer to Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Morning: Depart Kibale Forest after breakfast for a scenic drive across western Uganda, taking in crater lakes, tea plantations, terraced hillsides, and rural villages. Afternoon/Evening: Arrive at your Bwindi lodge to relax and prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking adventure.

Gorilla trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable

Morning: Early park briefing followed by a trek through Bwindi's rainforest to spend a magical hour observing a habituated mountain gorilla family. Afternoon/Evening: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, relax amidst its calm waters, terraced hills, and scenic islands, followed by dinner and overnight.