Embark on an immersive 8-Day Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari through Uganda’s captivating landscapes, encountering rare primates and majestic wildlife. From the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to the iconic Murchison Falls, the dense Kibale Forest, and the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, each day offers thrilling activities for an unforgettable adventure.
Highlights of the 8-Day Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari
- Chimpanzee tracking.
- Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp.
- Game drives.
- Boat cruise.
- Crater Lakes.
- Gorilla tracking
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Embark on an immersive 8-Day Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari through Uganda’s captivating landscapes, encountering rare primates and majestic wildlife. From the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to the iconic Murchison Falls, the dense Kibale Forest, and the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, each day offers thrilling activities for an unforgettable adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp
- Game drives
- Boat cruise
- Crater Lakes
- Gorilla trekking
Itinerary
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your chosen accommodation.
Welcome briefing and a chance to relax after your journey.
Early departure to Murchison Falls National Park, traversing diverse Ugandan scenery.
Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience.
Evening arrival at the park, check-in, and an opportunity to unwind.
Early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile River, encountering elephants, lions, and various wildlife.
Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, witnessing the breathtaking surge of the Nile through a narrow gorge.
Journey to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its diverse primate population.
Check-in to your accommodation and enjoy a leisurely evening.
Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, offering an intimate encounter with these lively primates.
Afternoon exploration of Bigodi Swamp for a guided walk, observing a myriad of bird species and other wildlife.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, characterized by its diverse ecosystems.
Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its abundant birdlife and wildlife sightings.
Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, offering opportunities to spot lions, elephants, and various antelope species.
Afternoon transfer to the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Engage in a morning gorilla trekking experience, encountering these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Afternoon at leisure or opt for an optional community visit to learn about local customs and traditions.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
- Site entrance fees
- Gorilla trekking Permit
- Chimp trekking permit
- Boat cruises
- Top of the Falls
- Lion Tracking Experience
- Professional English Speaking guide
- Full Board Accommodation
- Bigodi Swamp Walk
- Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
- All ground transportation and fuel
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Murchison Falls National Park
- Entry/Admission - Murchison Falls National Park
- Entry/Admission - Kibale Forest National Park
- Entry/Admission - Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Entry/Admission - Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Entry/Admission - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Entry/Admission - Lake Bunyonyi
- Entry/Admission - Airport Transfer Entebbe
Exclusions
- International air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs , crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring
The dry season falls in the months between December to February and again between June to September. Gorilla trekking during the dry season has its advantages. It is also the best time for wildlife safaris in Kenya’s Masai Mara, Tanzania’s Serengeti and the various national parks in Uganda.
A typical wildlife safari in Uganda includes: Classic wildlife game drives. Immersive water safaris. Thrilling gorilla trekking or chimpanzee tracking adventures through pristine rainforest jungles to observe some of the world’s rarest primates.
Dry Seasons –June to August & December to January
This is an excellent time for gorilla trekking. Daytime temperatures average 20°C/68°F, with an average of 8°C/46°F at night. December & January – Rainfall is lower than in the Wet seasons, but higher than June, July and August.
This is the daily routine of the mountain gorillas in the Virunga Volcanoes: They forage in early morning, they rest in late morning and around midday, in the afternoon they forage again before resting at night.
Uganda is well known to be the safest country in Africa where one can travel to see mountain Gorillas in Africa and it considered as a home to half of the number of mountain gorillas in the whole world.
The park is known for its abundant wildlife, including African elephant, African buffalo, Ugandan kob, hippopotamus, topi, waterbuck, warthog, giant forest hog, Nile crocodile, leopard, spotted hyena, chimpanzee and lion. Overall, the park is home to 95 mammal species and over 600 bird species.
The park’s vegetation is a variety of flora and fauna but consists of small trees’ primary thickets, including acacias and evergreens. The park, however, has five levels of vegetation; bushy grassland, Acacia woodland, Lakeshore or swamp vegetation, and forest grassland.
Queen Elizabeth Biosphere Reserve and National Park straddle the equator in western Uganda. Covering an altitudinal range of 910 to 1,390 meters above sea level, it is composed of a wide range of ecosystems: semi-deciduous tropical high forests, undulating savanna grasslands, Acacia savanna, tundra and wetlands.
- Kazinga Channel.
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Kyambura Gorge.
- Chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge.
- Mweya Peninsula.
- Game drives at the Mweya Peninsula.
- Ishasha sector
Safari route map
