7-DAY UGANDA PRIMATES AND WILDLIFE SAFARI

Get ready for an early morning pickup from your hotel to embark on an exciting journey to Kibale National Park. After an early breakfast, you’ll be met by your driver, who will take you on a scenic adventure through Uganda’s stunning countryside. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of national parks, forests, rivers, lakes, plantations, and encounter the iconic Ankole cattle. Pass through vibrant trading centers, towns, and districts, and be greeted by the warm smiles of local peasants. While the journey may be long, the rewards are well worth it – an unforgettable experience awaits.

• Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
• Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent) (Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP)
• Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included), Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin the day with breakfast, followed by a visit to Kibale National Park headquarters for a detailed briefing on chimpanzee trekking. Expert guides will provide essential information on rules, guidelines, and expectations. Then, embark on a 3-5 hour forest trek to track the chimps, known for their vocal and dramatic behavior. Enjoy a thrilling hour of observation, capturing memorable photos. In the afternoon, return to the lodge, check out, and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After checking in at the lodge, unwind with dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

• Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps)
• Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included; Other drinks not included

Begin the day with a thrilling morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering a chance to spot the Big Five and other incredible wildlife against a stunning savannah backdrop. Savor a picnic breakfast amidst nature’s splendor, keeping watch for majestic elephants, lions, and diverse animal species, as well as vibrant birdlife.
After lunch, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and other fascinating creatures await. Binoculars will be provided to enhance your birdwatching experience along the shoreline. Later at 4:00 pm, you will head out for an evening game drive drive in the Kasenyi planes. Conclude the day with a delightful dinner back at the lodge.

• Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included; Other drinks not included

Having taken an early morning breakfast, check out then head to the Ishasha Sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, we shall continue to the accommodation at the edge of Bwindi National Park.

• Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest / Lake Bunyonyi
• Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included; Other drinks not included

• Morning:
• Gorilla Tracking: After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking protocols. Then, embark on an exhilarating trek through the dense forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from a few hours to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once you find them, you will spend up to an hour observing these majestic creatures.
• Afternoon:
• Lunch and Rest: After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch and rest.
• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi: Later in the afternoon, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, known for its stunning views and numerous islands.
• Evening:
• Relaxation: Unwind by the lakeside, enjoy the serene environment, or opt for a short canoe ride on the lake.

• Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
• Accommodation: Heritage Lodges Habuharo
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included; Other drinks not included

After an early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and transfer to Lake Mburo National park. Having reached the lodge you shall check in.
Relaxation and then lunch.
You shall go for an afternoon boat cruise at the lake within the park at 2pm hence you will be able to spot different wild animals that live both in water and on land such as hippos and crocodiles.
Having finished boat cruise, you shall go for an evening game drive within the park spotting different animals living within the park. The expected animals include; giraffes, Zebras, waterbucks, impalas, buffalos, oribi, elands, warthogs, baboons and on a lucky day’s leopard can be spotted as well.
You shall return back to the lodge, then dinner and overnight.

• Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
• Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included; Other drinks not included

After your early morning breakfast, you shall go for a morning nature walk within the park where you will be able to spot other wild animals and getting to know more about the park. Later return back to the lodge, check out.
Begin your journey early in the morning with a scenic drive back to Entebbe from Mburo. Along the way, enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rolling hills, terraced farms, and traditional homesteads.
Stopover: Take a break at the equator for a photo opportunity and to witness the water experiment demonstrating the Coriolis effect.
Drop off at Entebbe international airport or any place around Kampala or Entebbe.

• Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
• Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
• Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch & dinner not included; Other drinks not included