8-Day Classical Uganda Big Five Wildlife and Primates

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

Arrival & Transfer to Murchison Falls (via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary)

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and begin your journey north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Along the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. After lunch, continue your drive to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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:

Pakuba Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Top of the Falls Experience

The day starts with an early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species. In the afternoon, visit the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile forcefully plunging through a narrow gorge. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Experience

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and journey southwards to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and local communities. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its rich biodiversity, including monkeys, birds, and cultural encounters with the local community. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Begin your day with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, where you will follow experienced rangers into the forest to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. After this memorable experience, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for relaxation or an optional evening game drive.

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:

Enshama Game 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

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense population of hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

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

Show more

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, well known for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through rolling hills and rural landscapes before arriving in the evening.

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:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Today is the highlight of your safari with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After a briefing, head into the forest with guides to track a habituated gorilla family. Spending time observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a truly unforgettable experience. Return to your lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Entebbe & Departure

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe, with a stop at the Equator Line Uganda for photos and souvenirs. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your incredible Uganda safari.

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.