8-Day Uganda & Rwanda Wildlife & Primate Safari

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

Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls NP

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from Entebbe, heading north through Uganda’s lush countryside. The first highlight is a rhino tracking walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where an armed ranger guides you through the bush to encounter endangered rhinos in their natural habitat. After this thrilling start, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the late afternoon to unwind at your lodge before dinner.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

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)

Murchison Falls Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Wake up to an early morning game drive, where herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelope roam the savannah. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and an array of birds. This is one of Africa’s most dramatic landscapes the river funnelling through a narrow gorge with thunderous water. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

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 Kibale National Park

After breakfast, drive west towards Kibale Forest National Park, a prime location for chimpanzee tracking. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes, tea plantations, and rural villages that reveal Uganda’s charm. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge, preparing for the primate adventure the following day.

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:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Rise early for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest, witnessing these intelligent primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through picturesque countryside. Check into your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening, ready for tomorrow’s game drives and boat cruise.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

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:

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise & Game Drive

Start the day with a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a prime spot for observing elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. After lunch, take an afternoon game drive across the park’s open savannah plains, increasing your chances of spotting lions, leopards, buffalo, and antelopes. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Pass through lush hills, terraced farmland, and small villages before arriving at your lodge in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest and enjoy the forest surroundings.

Main Destination:

Ruhija Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

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 Mist Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

Rise early for breakfast and attend the gorilla trekking briefing with your experienced ranger. Enter the dense forest for a mountain gorilla encounter, spending up to one hour observing a habituated family in its natural environment. This intimate experience is the highlight of the safari. Return to your lodge, relax, and receive your gorilla trekking certificate, commemorating this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Main Destination:

Ruhija Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Mist Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Kigali & Genocide Memorial Visit

On the final day, depart Bwindi after breakfast and drive south to Kigali, Rwanda. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, paying respects and gaining insight into Rwanda’s history. At the end of the day, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, concluding your extraordinary 8-day safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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