10 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE & WILDLIFE SAFARI

Description

10 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE & WILDLIFE SAFARI

Safari Overview

Experience the best of Uganda’s primates, wildlife, landscapes, and culture on this 10-Day Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari. This adventure combines thrilling wildlife encounters, rainforest experiences, and cultural discoveries across Uganda’s most iconic destinations.

The safari includes rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls exploration, Nile River and Kazinga Channel boat cruises, game drives, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, cultural experiences, and an Equator visit.

Safari Highlights

• Airport Pick-up & Transfers
• Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Top of Murchison Falls Hike
• Nile River Boat Cruise
• Murchison Falls Wildlife Game Drive
• Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park
• Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
• Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
• Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
• Equator Visit

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our company representative who will brief you about your safari before transferring you to your accommodation.

Enjoy the evening relaxing after your journey.

Driving Time: Approximately 15–20 minutes from the airport to the hotel (depending on location).

Accommodation Options

Budget

• Airport Link Guest House

Moderate

• The Boma Hotel
• 2 Friends Beach Hotel

Luxury

• Hotel No.5
• Entebbe Forest Lodge

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe/Kampala at 7:00 AM and travel north towards Murchison Falls National Park. En route, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience.

After lunch in Masindi, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and hike to the Top of the Falls, where the powerful Nile River squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 45 meters below, creating one of Uganda’s most spectacular natural wonders.

Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours including stops.

Accommodation Options

Budget

• Heritage Safari Lodge

Moderate

• Pakuba Safari Lodge

Luxury

• Twiga Safari Lodge
• Paraa Safari Lodge

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Nile River Boat Cruise

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive on the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park.

Search for Uganda’s iconic wildlife including:

• Elephants
• Lions
• Giraffes
• Buffaloes
• Leopards
• Uganda Kobs

After lunch, enjoy a scenic 2-hour boat cruise along the Nile River towards the bottom of Murchison Falls.

During the cruise, you may spot:

• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Buffaloes
• Numerous bird species

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Driving Time: Approximately 2–3 hours within the park.

Accommodation Options

(Same as Day 2)

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park, home to more than 13 primate species.

The scenic journey takes you through Hoima and the Albertine Rift Valley, featuring rolling hills, farms, traditional villages, and beautiful countryside landscapes.

Enjoy lunch en route in Hoima or Kagadi before continuing to Kibale.

Driving Time: Approximately 7–9 hours (around 370 km depending on road conditions).

Accommodation Options

Budget

• Kibale Forest Camp (Tented)

Moderate

• Isunga Lodge
• Turaco Tree Tops

Luxury

• Tabebuia Spa & Resort Lodge
• Papaya Lake Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee trekking experience at 8:00 AM. The trek usually takes 2–4 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzees.

After the trek, return for lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive while searching for wildlife.

Driving Time: Approximately 2.5–3 hours (130 km).

Accommodation Options

Budget

• Simba Safari Camp
• Bush Lodge Tents

Moderate

• Ihamba Safari Lodge
• Twin Lakes Lodge

Luxury

• Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 6: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the famous Kasenyi Plains, one of Uganda’s best wildlife viewing areas.

Look out for:

• Lions
• Leopards
• Elephants
• Uganda Kobs
• Buffaloes
• Other wildlife species

After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel (2:00 PM–4:00 PM).

The cruise offers excellent opportunities to see:

• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Buffaloes
• Water birds

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Driving Time: Approximately 2–3 hours within park areas.

Accommodation Options

(Same as Day 5)

Day 7: Ishasha Sector & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, depart through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive while searching for these rare lions before having lunch at Savannah Hotel Ishasha.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 hours including Ishasha game drive.

Accommodation Options

Budget

• Rushaga Haven Lodge
• Trekkers Tavern
• Ride 4 a Woman

Moderate

• Ichumbi Lodge
• Bakiga Lodge
• Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Luxury

• Mahogany Springs
• Buhoma Lodge
• Four Gorillas Lodge
• Kiho Safari Lodge

Super Luxury

• Gorilla Heights
• Gorilla Forest Camp
• Clouds Lodge

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters by 7:30 AM for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. The trek may take approximately 2–8 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family.

Once you find the gorillas, enjoy a magical one-hour encounter observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.After returning to the lodge, relax or visit the nearby Batwa Community for a cultural experience.

Accommodation Options

(Same as Day 7)

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park through the scenic Kigezi Highlands and farmlands.

Stop for lunch in Mbarara before continuing to Lake Mburo.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, where you may see:

• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Various bird species

Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours (270 km).

Accommodation Options

Budget

• Leopard Rest Camp

Moderate

• Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Luxury

• Mihingo Lodge
• Kigambira Safari Lodge

Day 10: Morning Game Drive & Departure

After breakfast, enjoy your final game drive in Lake Mburo National Park.

Search for:

• Zebras
• Impalas
• Elands
• Warthogs
• Topis

After the game drive, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe..Along the way, stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir shopping, with lunch in Masaka.

Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe in the evening.

If your flight departs the same day, you will be transferred directly to Entebbe International Airport.

Net Cost Per Person (USD)

Price Includes

• Transportation in a 4×4 Safari Jeep
• Gorilla Trekking Permit
• Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
• Rhino Tracking
• Top of the Falls Visit/Hike
• Accommodation and meals on full board
• Bottled drinking water
• English-speaking safari guide
• Park entrance fees
• Boat cruises
• Cultural tours
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary

Price Excludes

• International flight fares
• Entry Visas
• Travel insurance
• Laundry services
• Tips and gratuities
• Kampala hotel fees (night before and after safari)
• Alcoholic drinks
• Optional activities
• Any other extras not mentioned in the itinerary