12-Day Golden Monkeys, Primates and Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival and pick up from Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Trek Safaris guide and offered refreshments. You will then transfer to a nearby guesthouse for check-in, where you can rest and recover from your flight.

Dinner and overnight stay are at the Airport Guest House.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

• Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Murchison falls via Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, embark on a scenic 6–7 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park.

The journey is a magical adventure with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos.
Continue on to Murchison Falls and proceed to the top of the falls where you will behold the Nile as it's forced through a 7-meter gorge with a thunderous fall before your very own eyes.

Dinner and overnight: Horn Bill Bush 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:

Hornbill Bush Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Murchison Falls – Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Hike

Start the day with an early morning game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, Uganda kob, and a variety of bird species. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds along the riverbanks. Later, hike to the top of Murchison Falls to witness the mighty waters cascading down into the gorge. Return to Hornbill Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Hornbill Bush Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park

After breakfast, begin the 7–8 hour journey to Kibale National Park, traveling through lush countryside and rolling hills. Stop along the way to stretch and enjoy the scenic landscapes. Arrive in the evening at Isunga Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Murchison - Kibale Frorest National Park

Following breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Tourist Centre for an early morning chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale Forest is home to over 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. After lunch, take a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetlands, discovering diverse flora, birdlife, and smaller primates. Return to Isunga Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Isunga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a drive of approximately 4–5 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and relax before embarking on an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and a variety of birds.
Dinner and overnight stay are at Pumba Safari Cottage.

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)

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drives

Spend the day on game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting elephants, lions, Uganda kob, warthogs, and diverse birdlife. Return to Pumba Safari Cottage in the evening for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the African bush.

Return to Pumba Safari Cottage in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Pumba Bush Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Pumba GR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive approximately 4–5 hours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions. Continue through the scenic Western Rift Valley escarpment before arriving at Gorilla Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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 in Bwindi and Transfer to Kisoro

Rise early for an unforgettable gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi Forest. Spend time observing gorilla families feeding, climbing, and playing in their natural habitat. After the trek, drive about 1 hour to Kisoro and check in at Travellers Rest Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kisoro (Town)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga National Park

After breakfast, travel 1–2 hours to Mgahinga National Park for a morning golden monkey trekking experience along the Gahinga Trail. Trekking golden monkeys takes 2 to 5 hours depending on their location. To track the monkeys, you will follow left over bamboo shoots and leaves. Once you locate them, you will spend one hour with them, witnessing them play, feed and jump up in tree branches in their natural habitat. You are allowed to take photos and videos. After the trek you will return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

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

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Lake Mburo

After breakfast, embark on a scenic 6–7 hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and relax before a guided nature walk to spot giraffes, zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and hippos. Dinner and overnight stay are at Eagle’s Nest Nature Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park

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

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eagle's Nest Camp

• Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Mburo – Entebbe

Following breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe for your onward flight, enjoying scenic stops along the way. This marks the end of your 12-day Ugandan safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.