9 DAYS OF UGANDA`S PRIMATES WITH WILDLIFE

 

 

Day-1: Transfer to Murchison falls national park through Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

After breakfast, begin the panoramic drive northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. En-route, you’ll stop to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place where you can meet these members of the Big Five family in the wilderness. This visit will provide you with an opportunity to go closer to these peaceful giants to have a clearer view and photo moment. Later, proceed to Masindi Town for lunch and then drive to Murchison Falls National Park to explore the top of the falls. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

 

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-2: Gam drive and boat cruise on the Nile

Enjoy breakfast and head out for a morning game drive. Your guide will help you to spot elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, Rothchild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. You’ll then go for a lunch break. Afterwards, proceed to an afternoon boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just a few meters from the Devil’s Cauldron. Marvel at the toothsome hippos, home of crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the zone of many birds, species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, the rare shoebill stork and by chance you might meet the lakeshore hunters. Take shots of the photogenic Murchison Falls. After this amazing boat cruise safari, make a simple evening game drive specifically in search of the big cats. You’ll then return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Tilenga safari Lodge

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-3: Transfer to Kibale forest national park

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kibale Forest National Park with a morning game drive through Murchison Falla Park. This will award you with an opportunity to see some animals you missed during the previous game drive. The drive takes you through little towns and villages as you observe the African rhythm of life. On arrival, check in to your preferred accommodation to relax and later go for an evening nature walk at Bigodi Sanctuary Nature Walk. Kibale Forest National Park is proudly known to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species are the chimpanzees, our closest relative. Kibale has 1450 chimpanzees, representing Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also home to the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay are at the lodge.

Main Destination: Kibale forest national park

Accommodation: Kibale forest lodge

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Have breakfast then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, lhoestes and butterflies. After tracking the chimps go to the lodge for refreshments and lunch. Then start the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, nestled between two lakes, George and Edward, with the Kazinga Channel joining the two. Its lush savannah offers prime grazing ground for the African buffaloes, African elephants and various antelopes. The park also hosts over 600 bird species. Drive straight to the lodge, check in and go for the evening nature walk to explore the crater lakes. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth national park

Accommodation: Elephant Hab

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-5: Game drive and boat cruise on the Kazinga

You’ll rise up early today at 6:00 am, grab your breakfast and head out to catch the lions and hyenas hunting before they disappear into the thickets. Other animals to see on the game drive are; Cape buffalo, the handsome Uganda kob, warthog, elephant, leopard and waterbuck. At 3:00 pm, take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a haven for over 600 bird types, hippo, crocodile and Cape buffalo. Later, go for another evening game drive through Kasenyi and this will be specifically to search for the big hunters of the park such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and many others. The evening is their prime time to look out for their survival so you can expect to find them in action. Later on, return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.

 

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation: Via Via guest house

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-6: Mini game drive and transfer to Ishasha

You’ll wake up and have breakfast before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the half of the world’s mountain gorillas. You’ll have a game drive through the Ishasha sector to search for the amazing tree climbing lions. After collecting memories here, continue with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the thrilling mountain gorilla experience. On arrival, check in, relax and go for an evening village walk or souvenir shopping in the local craft shops if time allows. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Main Destination: Ishasha

Accommodation: Ishasha Jungle lodge

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-7: Game drive and then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park

 

After breakfast, enjoy a mini game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions. Keep your eyes on the fig and acacia trees where these majestic predators are often seen lounging. After the thrilling wildlife experience, your driver will continue the journey, transferring you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas and lush, mist-covered forests.

 

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Bakiga lodge

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-8: Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Start your day with an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. After an early morning briefing, you’ll hike through lush rainforest terrain, guided by expert trackers, until you encounter a family of endangered mountain gorillas—a truly humbling and awe-inspiring wildlife encounter.

 

After this relaxing activity, you will be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park, a journey that takes you through scenic countryside landscapes. When you reach the park, we shall have an evening protected and guided game walk safari with the zebras and the giraffes.

 

Main Destination: lake Mburo national park

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock safari lodge

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

Day-09: Morning game drive and transfer to Entebbe international airport.

After an early morning breakfast, embark on a thrilling game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, where you will have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife including zebras, impalas, buffaloes, warthogs, elands, and waterbucks. The park is also home to over 300 bird species, making it a great destination for bird lovers. After the game drive, begin your scenic transfer to Entebbe International Airport via Masaka. Along the way, you will stop at the Kayabwe Equator landmark for a photo opportunity and a brief demonstration of the water experiment showing the Coriolis effect. Enjoy some refreshments and souvenirs before continuing the journey to catch your departure flight from Entebbe.

 

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch. dinner is not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

 Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

 

 

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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