7-Day Primates Safari and Beach Holiday

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick Up and Transfer to Murchison Falls via Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Your driver-guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an hour of rhino tracking and see Uganda’s rhinos up close. Stop for lunch at Kabalega Dinner, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park accommodation to relax and prepare for the next day’s safari adventure

Experience the breathtaking Murchison Falls, one of the most powerful waterfalls in the world. The park is also a birder’s paradise, with over 450 bird species, including the rare shoebill stork, dwarf kingfisher, white-thighed hornbill, and goliath heron.

Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls

Start your day with an early breakfast, then head out to explore the northern section of Murchison Falls.
You’ll see plenty of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, leopards, and colorful birds.

After the morning game drive, head back for lunch at your lodge to recharge for the afternoon adventure.
Then enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.

Once the boat ride ends, hike up to the top of Murchison Falls. The view from above is simply unforgettable.
Return to your lodge for dinner and a well-deserved overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park

After breakfast, transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a drive of about 350 kilometers. Along the way, enjoy views of rural Uganda, passing small villages, farmland, and local communities.
The drive takes you through the park’s diverse ecosystems, including grasslands, woodlands, and crater lakes.
In the evening, go on a game drive to spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking In Kalinzu Forest & Afternoon boat cruise

After breakfast at Pumba Safari Cottages, head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Wander through the lush forest with an experienced guide and watch chimps in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to Pumba for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of birds along the riverbanks. Return to Pumba Safari Cottages in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, ready for the next day’s adventure.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Isasha Tree Climbing lions and Transfer to Bwindi Forest Park

After breakfast, set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, traveling through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
The drive takes about 6–7 hours, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. There’s a roughly 70% chance of seeing the lions, though they can be elusive.

Continue to Bwindi National Park, home to about 1,000 mountain gorillas, nearly half of the world’s population. Several habituated gorilla groups can be tracked on guided treks.
Bwindi’s misty hills are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most diverse rainforests, over 25,000 years old, with nearly 400 plant species.

After the journey, check into your lodge and relax, preparing for the exciting gorilla tracking adventure the next day.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, meet your ranger guide for a briefing. Then enter Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The rainforest is spectacular, with steep, dense slopes and many animal trails for trekking. The trek usually takes 2–5 hours, depending on the gorilla group’s location. Once you find a group, spend one hour observing these gentle, endangered giants. It is a thrilling, unforgettable experience.

Return to your lodge (30–60 minutes) for lunch. Then check out and drive 3–4 hours to Lake Bunyonyi. It is dotted with 29 scenic islands of various shapes and sizes. You can take a canoe ride across the calm waters, visit some of the islands, or simply relax and admire the stunning scenery. Nature lovers can enjoy birdwatching, while those interested in culture may meet the Batwa community to learn about their traditions and dances. Swimming in the lake or simply soaking in the tranquil atmosphere are also popular ways to spend the day.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Entebbe

Have an early breakfast, then begin your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect stopovers for lunch and a visit to the Uganda Equator line along the way. Continue the drive and arrive at the airport in the late afternoon or evening. This marks the end of your 7-day Uganda safari tour.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.