7 Days / 6 Nights – Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari
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Travel Style
Overview
This 7-day Uganda adventure combines thrilling primate encounters with classic savannah game drives. Begin in Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa, where chimpanzees swing through ancient rainforests. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, elephants, and hippos, before heading to the misty jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track endangered mountain gorillas. A perfect mix of wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural insights, this itinerary offers the best of Uganda in one seamless journey.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival – Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel. Relax or explore Entebbe at leisure.
Take a morning flight to Kasese and drive to Kibale Forest. Afternoon at leisure or optional village visit.
Join experienced rangers for a morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale’s lush rainforest. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetlands for a guided nature walk rich in birdlife and monkeys.
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi plains, spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelope. Optional evening game drive or cultural experience.
Morning game drive, then take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos and bird species. Later, drive south through the Ishasha sector, watching for tree-climbing lions, before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Embark on an early morning trek into Bwindi’s dense forest to track a gorilla family. Spend an awe-inspiring hour observing them in their natural environment. Afternoon at leisure or optional cultural village visit.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. Connect with your international flight home.
Includes/Excludes
- Meet & greet services at Entebbe International Airport
- Domestic flights: Entebbe–Kasese and Bwindi–Entebbe
- Ground transfers between parks in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation on full board during safari
- Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest
- Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Park entrance fees and ranger services
- Bottled water during game drives and activities
- Tree-climbing lion tracking in Ishasha sector
- Cultural experiences with local communities or Batwa pygmies
- Additional gorilla or chimpanzee trek (permits required)
- Luxury lodge or exclusive camp upgrades
- Photography guide for specialized wildlife and primate safaris
- Park entry fees for Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Bottled water during safari activities
- Airport and airstrip transfers
- Extended stay in Ishasha for more lion tracking
- Visit to local communities or crater lakes
- Luxury lodge or tented camp upgrades
- Photography guide for tailored game viewing
