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
Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
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.
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