12 Day Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, depart Entebbe and travel north through Uganda’s beautiful countryside toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy views of rural communities, roadside markets, farms, and the changing landscapes along the journey. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax in the peaceful natural surroundings while learning about the sanctuary’s important role in protecting Uganda’s endangered southern white rhinos. Overnight at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Begin the day with a guided rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, accompanied by an experienced ranger who will help you search for rhinos on foot and explain their behavior and conservation. After the experience, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest protected area, enjoying scenic views of the countryside along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax, or enjoy wildlife viewing if time allows. Overnight in Murchison Falls National Park.

Rise early for a morning game drive across the savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kob, waterbuck, lions, and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls, observing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks while enjoying spectacular scenery and photography opportunities. Overnight in Murchison Falls National Park.

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s leading destinations for primate viewing. Enjoy the changing scenery along the journey, passing rural villages, farmlands, and beautiful countryside, with opportunities to stop for refreshments and photographs. Upon arrival at your lodge near Kibale Forest, check in and relax in preparation for the following day’s chimpanzee tracking adventure. Overnight in Kibale Forest.

After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park for a briefing by park rangers before entering the forest with experienced guides to search for chimpanzees in their natural habitat and learn about their behavior, social structures, and forest ecosystem. After the tracking experience, enjoy lunch or a short rest before exploring the nearby community in the afternoon, discovering local traditions, daily life, and the connection between surrounding communities and the forest. Overnight in Kibale Forest.

After breakfast, depart Kibale and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of the countryside, crater lakes, and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, weather permitting. Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy wildlife viewing as you make your way toward your lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an afternoon game drive across the park’s diverse landscapes of savannah, wetlands, and woodland. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Start the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the savannah in search of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, waterbuck, warthogs, and other wildlife while your guide helps you look for predators and explains the park’s ecosystem. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its large concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds, with opportunities to see elephants and buffaloes gathering along the water’s edge. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, and enjoy a game drive as you explore this scenic area and search for wildlife among the fig trees and open plains. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO-listed forest and one of the world’s most important habitats for endangered mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings as your guide briefs you about the following day’s gorilla trekking experience. Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the forest with experienced guides and trackers to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and terrain, but once the family is found, you will spend a precious hour observing these remarkable primates as they feed, rest, interact, and move through the forest. Return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this unforgettable encounter, with an optional cultural experience available depending on time and interest. Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel toward Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic views of southwestern Uganda, rolling hills, rural communities, and open countryside along the way. Upon arrival, enter the park and enjoy a game drive as you make your way toward your lodge, looking out for zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, and other wildlife. Check in at your accommodation and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of this beautiful park. Overnight in Lake Mburo National Park.

Begin the day with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, accompanied by a trained ranger who will help you explore the wilderness on foot and discover animal tracks, plants, birds, and wildlife behavior. After the walking safari, enjoy breakfast and begin the journey back to Entebbe, with a stop for lunch or refreshments along the way depending on your schedule. Your guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your Uganda primates and wildlife safari to a memorable conclusion. Departure day; no overnight accommodation.