This 12 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic national parks and primate habitats. Experience rhino tracking at Ziwa, explore Murchison Falls, enjoy chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, and take part in thrilling game drives across diverse landscapes. The journey blends rich wildlife encounters, scenic adventures, and authentic cultural experiences for a truly unforgettable East African safari.
Depart from Entebbe and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for white rhino tracking experience. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and proceed to the top of the falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging down. Continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Pakuba
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the northern sector of the park where you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and antelopes. Return to the lodge for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Expect sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Pakuba
After breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, driving through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes. Arrive at the lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Kibale Forest Camp
After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to explore birds, monkeys, and local community life.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Kibale Forest Camp
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy an en-route game drive in the Kasenyi plains upon arrival.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Elephant Hab Lodge
Enjoy a morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Elephant Hab Lodge
Drive through the Ishasha sector with chances of seeing tree-climbing lions before continuing to Bwindi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Go for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and spend time with a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation, optional canoeing, and island exploration.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy an evening game drive with zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Enjoy a morning game drive followed by a walking safari. In the evening, visit a local community for an Ankole cattle experience.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping before departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Instead of a long drive from Kampala, you’ll take a quick 2-hour flight from Entebbe to Kidepo Valley National Park, giving you more time to experience the park’s unique beauty and wildlife..
The safari includes a boat cruise on the Nile River to the bottom of the famous falls and game drives through the savannah. You’ll have the chance to spot the “Big 4” animals: Lions, Elephants, Leopards, and Buffaloes.
This journey will take you from the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to the serene shores of Lake Bunyonyi