Uganda Ultimate Primates & Safari Experience – 10 Days of Exclusive Encounters



Duration
10 days
Max Group Size
7
Departure Type
Request
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
Age Requirement
15 - 75 Ages
About this tour
This 10-day safari offers the most immersive primate and wildlife experiences in Uganda, starting in the ancient forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, and golden monkey encounters.
The journey continues to Kibale National Park—Africa’s primate capital—for chimpanzee tracking and habituation, followed by birding in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
It concludes in Murchison Falls National Park with classic Big Five game drives, a Nile boat safari, a visit to the top of the iconic Murchison Falls, and rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary—delivering a complete, high-end Ugandan safari experience.
Route
- 1Entebbe International AirportAfricaUgandaEntebbeStart
- 2EntebbeAfricaUganda
- 3Bwindi Impenetrable ForestAfricaUganda
- 4Queen Elizabeth National ParkAfricaUganda
- 5KibaleAfricaUganda
- 6Murchison Falls National ParkAfricaUgandaMasindi
- 7Entebbe International AirportAfricaUgandaEntebbeEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Meet & greet with drive/ guide at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel to check-in and relaxation after the long flight.
Accommodation:
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
The experience feel is a smooth, exclusive arrival with personalized service.
Route: Entebbe/ Kampala → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast in the morning embark on a journey to Bwindi NP (approximately 8-9 hours journey) or optional flight which reduces the time travel to 1.5 hrs
Enjoy a scenic drive of or domestic flight over Uganda’s landscapes
Upon arrival transfer to the lodge to check -in
Afternoon: Relax with forest views or optional guided walk
Accommodation:
Meal Plan: Full Board
The experience feel is Seamless transition into remote luxury wilderness
Gorilla Trekking Experience
Have a private-guided gorilla trekking experience with ranger team, giving you a chance of an up-close encounter with the mountain gorillas. A full hour observing family dynamics and exclusive photography opportunities
Afternoon: Relaxation at lodge and later Batwa cultural visit
Diner and overnight stay in Bwindi
Meal: plan Full board
The experience feel is Intimate, emotional, and deeply memorable.
Route: Mgahinga → Kabale → Bushenyi
Embark on a scenic drive through rolling hills and tea plantations, Lunch en route
Arrival at: Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Evening: Relax at Kalinzu eco lodge and prepare for chimp tracking
The experience Feel is Smooth transition from highlands to tropical rainforest
Route: Kalinzu → Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking Experience is 2-4 hours guided forest trek. This wiil enable you observe chimps in their natural habitat,
hear vocal calls echoing through the forest
The transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP will be a short drive to the savannah park
Evening: Check-in at Buffalo safari lodge and relaxation
The experience Feel is a dynamic shift from forest primates to open savannah.
Very early morning breakfast or packed breakfast, then transfer for the early morning game drive exploring the Kasenyi plains, with a chance to spot Lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs and warthogs and Rich birdlife
The afternoon Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel is an exceptional exercise which will reward you the opportunity to encounter adense populations of hippos, Crocodiles and elephants along shores. This one of Africa’s best water-based safaris
The experience Feel is Classic African safari at its best.
Enjoy a scenic through the Albertine Rift for a road distance of about 293 kms. Transfer to a safari lodge
Afternoon: Relaxation or short game drive
Accommodation: lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Early Morning Game Drive: Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. This is the best time to spot predators and other wildlife such as: Lions, Rothschild giraffes, Elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest, Leopards (occasionally). The game drive lasts about 3–4 hours, offering excellent photography and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Later morning - Boat Cruise on the Nile
In the afternoon, head for a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. This relaxing yet thrilling cruise takes you upstream toward the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls.
During the cruise, you may spot: Hippos in large pods, Nile crocodiles basking on riverbanks, Elephants and buffaloes drinking at the shore, Numerous bird species including the rare shoebill stork. The boat stops near the base of the falls, offering spectacular views and photography opportunities
Have Lunch in the park
Afternoon: Top of the Falls Visit - Ziwa Rhino Tracking
Route: Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast or checkout, drive to the Top of the Falls viewpoint. Here you witness the dramatic moment where the mighty Victoria Nile forces itself through a 7-meter gorge and plunges over 40 meters, forming the thunderous Murchison Falls.
Enjoy the mist, roaring sound of water, and panoramic views of the Nile.
Head out of Murchison falls to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Check in at a hotel in Ziwa rhino sanctuary.
Morning: head for Guided walking safari to see white rhinos
This is the only place in Uganda where you can track rhinos on foot
Return to the lodge for relaxation and later diner and overnight stay Ziwa rhino sanctuary
The experience feel is dramatic and powerful nature encounter.
Transfer: Continue to Kampala or Entebbe for departure
The experience feel a meaningful and complete safari ending.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Excluded
Tips to individuals
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses of any nature
Any optional activities
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