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Arrival
Day 1
Welcome to Uganda – Arrival in Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda – Arrival in Entebbe
Your extraordinary primate adventure begins upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where a professional PrideMark Safaris guide will warmly welcome you to the Pearl of Africa. You will be transferred to your hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria to relax and settle into Uganda’s tropical atmosphere.
Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Entebbe’s charming surroundings, visit local craft markets, or simply unwind by the lakeside while enjoying the calm breeze of Africa’s largest freshwater lake and its natural beauty.
In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing, introducing the exciting wildlife encounters, primate trekking adventures, and breathtaking landscapes that await you in the coming days of your journey.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Rhino Tracking at Ziwa & Journey to Murchison Falls National Park
Rhino Tracking at Ziwa & Journey to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for northern Uganda and begin your wildlife adventure with an unforgettable rhino trekking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you'll track endangered white rhinos on foot, enjoying rare close encounters with these magnificent giants in their natural habitat.
Following this thrilling experience, continue through Uganda's scenic countryside toward Murchison Falls National Park, the country's largest and oldest protected area. Upon arrival, visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the mighty River Nile forces itself through a narrow seven-meter gorge before exploding into a thunderous waterfall below.
As the sun begins to set, transfer to your lodge nestled within the park for a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
Rise early for an exciting morning game drive across Murchison Falls' vast savannah plains. Accompanied by your PrideMark Safaris guide, search for elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and numerous other wildlife species that call this remarkable ecosystem home.
The park's stunning scenery combines open grasslands, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and sweeping views of the Albert Nile, creating endless opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing.
In the afternoon, enjoy one of Uganda's most iconic safari experiences a boat cruise along the Nile River toward the base of Murchison Falls. Along the way, observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of birdlife. The journey culminates with spectacular views of the powerful falls as the Nile crashes through the narrow gorge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest & Transfer to Bugoma National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest & Transfer to Bugoma National Park
After breakfast, journey into the renowned Budongo Forest, one of East Africa's largest natural mahogany forests and a premier destination for chimpanzee trekking. Following a briefing by expert trackers, venture into the forest in search of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
Watching wild chimpanzees feed, communicate, and interact within their natural habitat is a truly humbling experience that offers remarkable insight into their complex social lives.
After your chimpanzee encounter, continue to the newly gazetted Bugoma National Park, a biodiversity hotspot situated along the Albertine Rift. This pristine tropical forest is home to chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, baboons, and the rare endemic Ugandan Mangabey.
Enjoy an evening primate walk while soaking in the beauty of this remarkable conservation area.
- Main Destination:
- Bugoma Forest Reserve (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Bugoma Jungle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking in Bugoma & Transfer to Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee Tracking in Bugoma & Transfer to Kibale Forest
This morning offers another opportunity to encounter chimpanzees, this time within the lush forests of Bugoma National Park. As you trek through towering trees and dense vegetation, you'll also encounter various monkey species and colorful forest birds.
Following your primate adventure, continue southward to Kibale National Park, widely celebrated as the "Primate Capital of the World." The scenic drive passes through picturesque villages, crater lakes, tea plantations, and rolling hills, showcasing some of Uganda's most beautiful landscapes.
Arrive at your lodge bordering the forest and prepare for another unforgettable day of primate encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before embarking on one of Africa's finest chimpanzee trekking experiences. Kibale boasts the highest concentration and diversity of primates in East Africa, making every trek unique and rewarding.
As you search for habituated chimpanzees, you may also encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and olive baboons.
Following this remarkable forest adventure, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most diverse wildlife reserve, where savannah landscapes meet volcanic craters, lakes, and wetlands.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enganzi Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge & Transfer to Lake Mutanda
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge & Transfer to Lake Mutanda
Begin the day with an extraordinary trek into Kyambura Gorge, often referred to as the "Valley of Apes." Hidden deep within the Rift Valley floor, this dramatic underground forest shelters a small population of habituated chimpanzees.
The contrast between the surrounding savannah and the lush gorge below creates one of Uganda's most unique trekking experiences.
After your chimpanzee encounter, embark on a scenic drive toward Lake Mutanda through the breathtaking Kigezi Highlands. Known as the "Switzerland of Africa," this region enchants visitors with its terraced hillsides, mist-covered valleys, and panoramic views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Arrive at Lake Mutanda in the evening and enjoy one of Uganda's most spectacular landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mutanda (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Mutanda Lake Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today marks the highlight of your primate safari.
After an early morning briefing, enter the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. Accompanied by expert trackers, hike through dense rainforest, crossing streams and navigating steep forest trails as you follow signs of a gorilla family.
The moment you come face-to-face with these gentle giants is simply unforgettable. Spend a magical hour observing them feed, play, groom, and interact within their natural habitat. Their human-like behavior and peaceful nature create one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.
Following your trek, receive your official gorilla trekking certificate and celebrate this extraordinary achievement.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga & Transfer to Kigali
Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga & Transfer to Kigali
Your final primate adventure takes you into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to the rare and endangered golden monkey. Found only within the Virunga Conservation Area spanning Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, these vibrant primates are among Africa's most captivating species.
After a briefing, venture into the bamboo forests where the golden monkeys leap gracefully through the canopy. Their playful behavior and striking golden-orange coats provide exceptional photography opportunities.
Following the trek, begin your scenic journey across the border into Rwanda. Enjoy spectacular views of the rolling hills that have earned Rwanda its nickname, "The Land of a Thousand Hills," before arriving in Kigali.
Your PrideMark Safaris guide will transfer you to Kigali International Airport, marking the end of an incredible journey through East Africa's most remarkable primate habitats.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
