8 Days Primates & Wildlife Safari

The 8 Days Primates & Wildlife Safari leads you to iconic Uganda  safari destinations for thrilling activities. This Safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park , Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Detailed itinerary for 8 Days Primates & Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa rhino sanctuary

Depending on your location, you will be picked up by our company safari driver guide who will drive you to Murchison Falls National Park, en route Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary 3 hours’ drive from Kampala for a Rhino trekking experience.

 After the activity you will have lunch then transfer to Murchison falls national park and upon arrival, you will drive to the top of the falls where you will enjoy impressive views of the waterfall. From the top of the falls, drive to your lodge to rest.

Dinner and overnight stay the lodge.

Accommodation

Twiga safari lodge-Luxury

Pakuba safari lodge-Midrange

Parkside safari lodge-Budget

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

After an early breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to head for a morning game drive where you will be rewarded with great views of wildlife.

After the game drive you will return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch you will embark for an exciting boat cruise to the bottom of the falls where you will be able to view animals, water birds among others.

After the boat ride, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Twiga safari lodge-Luxury

Pakuba safari lodge-Midrange

Parkside safari lodge-Budget

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale forest national park

Enjoy breakfast and after check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kibale Forest National Park known as home to kingdom primates.

On the way you will have en-route lunch, stopovers to take beautiful pictures, stretch your legs and enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful scenery, Rwenzori mountain ranges, Lake George, crater lakes, tea plantations among others.

Upon arrival in Kibale national park you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation

Chimpundu lodge-luxury

Chimpanzee forest lodge-midrange

Isunga lodge-budget

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

After a hearty breakfast, meet with your driver guide to drive you to Kanyachu visitors Centre for a chimpanzee trekking briefing.

After the briefing, you will start trekking in the forest in look of the habituated chimpanzee family. During the trekking you will be able to view other primate species.

Upon meeting the habituated chimpanzees, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to observe their behaviors, habits, watch them feed, breastfeed, hunt, play, fight, mate, rest, take photos and record the moments to your remembrance.

After the one hour with the chimpanzees, you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will meet up with your driver guide and return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, you will check out of the lodge and head to Queen Elizabeth national park. While on the way you will enjoy thrilling views of the beautiful scenery, crater lakes, Rwenzori mountain ranges, tea plantations among others.

Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation

Elephant plains lodge-luxury

Elephant hub-midrange

Queen Elizabeth Bush camp-budget

Day 5: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

wake up on a leisurely breakfast and then your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to go for an adventurous game drive in Kasenyi plains.

During the game drive you will be able to view animals; elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, warthogs, predators like lions, leopards, variety of bird species among others. After the game drive you will drive to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch you will drive to the landing site near the luxury Mweya safari lodge for a stunning boat cruise along Kazinga channel a water channel that connects Lake George and Lake Edward.

During the boat cruise, you will be able to enjoy unforgettable views of the beautiful scenery, landscape, view animals such as elephants, warthogs, buffaloes, waterbucks at a close range drinking water along the banks, view various number of hippos and Nile crocodiles in water, aquatic bird species among other.

After the boat cruise experience, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

After breakfast, exit Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi impenetrable national park. You will have a stopover at Ishasha sector where you will be able to view the unique tree climbing lions while lying up in acacia/ fig tree branches if you are lucky. After the game drive you will have en-route lunch and then proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Upon arrival you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation

Buhoma lodge-luxury

Buhoma haven lodge-midrange

Buhoma community rest camp-budget

Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

After an early breakfast, meet up with your driver guide to transfer to park headquarters for a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing you will start trekking in the jungle which takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from place to place in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primate species.

Once the mountain gorillas are found you will be given an hour to spend with them in their natural habitat which gives you a great opportunity to watch them carry out their daily activities such as feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, playing, observe their behaviors, habits, take unforgettable pictures and enjoy video capturing.

After the one-hour encounter with the gentle giants you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be rewarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking. You can opt to go for cultural tour where you will be able to interact with the batwa people, learn about their behaviors and the way they prepare their traditional food. After, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.

Day 8 Departure to Entebbe / Kampala

Enjoy breakfast at and check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to set back to Kampala with a stopover for en-route lunch in Mbarara and another stopover at the Equator to take memorable photos and buy souvenirs.

From the Equator you will continue to Kampala arriving in the evening. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at Entebbe international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of choice.

End of the 8 Days Primates & Wildlife Safari

Meal plans: Breakfast and lunch

Price includes         

• Gorilla trekking permit
• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Park entrance fees/ game drives
• Boat cruise fees
• Lion tracking experience
• Rhino tracking
• Full-time English-speaking driver guide
• Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
• All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Pick up and drop off to Kampala/ Entebbe
• 4WD pop up safari van and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

Price excludes 

• Air flight tickets and Visas
• Life insurance
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary
• Tipping
• Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, and hiring a porter, among others.