8-Day Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari

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

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Ranch

After an early breakfast, your safari begins with a scenic drive northwards to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most iconic park. The journey takes you through local towns, farmlands, and beautiful countryside, giving you a real feel of Uganda.
You will make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. Accompanied by a ranger, you will walk through the bush to observe these impressive animals in their natural habitat. After lunch, continue to the park and visit the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before crashing down with incredible force. Proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise

Start the day early with a sunrise game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park. This is the best time to spot wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and with some luck, a leopard.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Nile River towards the base of the falls. Along the way, you will see hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species, while elephants and buffaloes gather along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

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:

Bamboo Village Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park. This is a long but rewarding drive through scenic landscapes, tea plantations, and traditional villages.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge. If time allows, you may take an optional walk in the nearby community or visit Bigodi Wetland for birding and primate viewing. Overnight stay in Kibale area.

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 Capital Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the forest for chimpanzee trekking. After a short briefing, enter the forest in search of these lively primates. Once found, you will spend one hour observing them as they play, feed, and move through the trees.
After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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:

Tabingi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Begin your day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and various bird species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the best wildlife viewing spots in Uganda. Expect to see large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birds along the shores. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Tabingi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. With luck, you may spot them resting in fig trees.
Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the beautiful highlands of southwestern Uganda. Arrive in the evening, check in, and relax at your lodge.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trek. The trek can take a few hours, but the moment you meet the gorillas is truly unforgettable. You will spend one hour observing them in their natural environment.
After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a peaceful and scenic lake surrounded by hills. Relax and enjoy the calm atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Canoe Experience & Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, enjoy a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi, visiting some of the islands and taking in the beautiful scenery.
Later, begin your journey back to Entebbe with a stop at the Uganda Equator Line for photos and lunch. Continue to Entebbe for drop-off, marking the end of your safari.

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.