8-Day Primates of Uganda

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

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

When you get to Entebbe International Airport, someone from our team will welcome you with a smile and help you from there. They will quickly help you move to your place to stay for the night. The hotel offers a friendly and cozy environment for you to unwind and get ready for your thrilling safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

ViaVia Uganda Entebbe

• Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

After that, we will drive to western Uganda using the Mityana-Mubende highway. Along the way, we'll make some interesting stops at places like Tanda village and Nakayima tree. These stops will provide us with the opportunity to learn and experience a lot of history. Stop at Mubende next to the local market to buy snacks, drinks, fruits, and anything else you like. This trip is nice because you get to see pretty homes, tea farms, and regular farms in the beautiful countryside of Uganda. After having lunch at Duchess restaurant, go to your Lodge.

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:

Rweteera Safari Park

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimp Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

After you eat breakfast, go to the wet rainforest where it is always warm for watching chimpanzees at Kibale National Park. This forest is famous for having the most primates. If you look for chimpanzees, you might also see other monkeys like grey Mangabeys, Pottos, Colobus monkeys, Bush babies, Baboons, and more. Go back to the lodge for your lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for a walk to the Bigodi Wetland, which has special plants and animals in this area. Go back to the lodge for dinner and to sleep at night.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Rweteera Safari Park

• Budget lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elisabeth National Park

After we eat breakfast, we will get in our safari vehicle and go to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which has a lot of different kinds of plants and animals. We will arrive at the park in the afternoon and then go on a boat ride on the Kazinga channel. This trip on a boat is very enjoyable because you get to see many animals like hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and lots of birds that live near Lake George and Edward. After your boat ride, you will go on a short drive to play a small game and then drive to where you are staying for dinner and to spend the night.

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:

Tembo Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimp Trekking in Kyambura

After eating breakfast in the morning, go on a trip to Kyambura gorge to search for the fast and hard to find chimpanzees. Even though it's hard to predict when we will see these chimpanzees on mobile phones, their way of walking is amazing. In the afternoon, if you didn't do it before, you can take a ride on a boat in the Kazinga Channel. It's a place with many hippos, buffaloes, and different types of birds. If you already went on the boat ride, this afternoon you can go on a safari to see more exciting animals. Go back to the lodging place to have dinner and stay overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Tembo Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park

After eating breakfast, you will go through the Ishasha area and likely see Lions climbing trees and other animals like the Uganda Kob, elephants, Topi, and more. Afterward, go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will arrive in the afternoon. Take a stroll around the nearby communities, enjoy local performances, and do some shopping for crafts.

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:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In the morning, have a cup of coffee and get ready for a meeting with Uganda wildlife officials. After that, go into the jungle to find the shy mountain gorillas and see how they live in their natural habitat. After you see the gorillas, you can spend an entire hour sitting near these amazing animals and looking into their large, round eyes. When going on a gorilla safari, you need to be somewhat fit and have good walking shoes. You should also bring food, water, bug spray, sunscreen, and a place to stay. The gorilla tracking experience can take either half a day or a full day, depending on how the gorillas move around. You will gain a useful and unforgettable experience in life after this. Come back to the lodge for dinner and spend the night there.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Entebbe

After you eat breakfast, leave the place and drive back to Entebbe. On the way, stop at Igongo cultural center to have lunch. We will also stop at the Equator to take pictures and enjoy the water before we arrive in Entebbe in the evening. Depending on when your flight is, you will go to the airport link to check in for either a room during the day or for an overnight stay. End of services means that the services have come to a close or are no longer available.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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