The 8 Days Uganda Safari Primates itinerary is a fantastic adventure that takes you on a journey to explore the diverse and rich wildlife of Uganda. During the safari, you will visit some of the country's most beautiful and popular national parks, including Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale National Park. The highlights of the safari include gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, game drives, and boat cruises in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
On this safari, you will get a chance to see and experience a wide range of wildlife and bird species, including the Big Five, primates, and various bird species. You will also have the opportunity to visit local communities, interact with the people, and learn about their culture and way of life.
The safari includes accommodation in comfortable lodges or camps, transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, all park fees, and meals. The itinerary is designed to give you ample time to enjoy each activity and to experience the best of Uganda's wildlife and nature. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking an adventure, this 8 Days Uganda Safari Primates is an excellent way to experience the beauty and diversity of Uganda's wildlife and culture.
Trip Highlights
The 8 Days Uganda Safari Primates itinerary is designed to offer a variety of highlights that allow you to explore the diverse wildlife and culture of Uganda. Here are some of the main trip highlights:
Ø Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: This is the highlight of the trip, offering a unique and unforgettable experience of trekking through the dense jungle to observe the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to spend an hour with a gorilla family, learning about their behavior and habits.
Ø Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park: Kibale National Park is known for having the highest concentration of primates in Africa, and the highlight of your visit will be the chimpanzee trekking experience. You will trek through the forest to observe these intelligent creatures, learn about their behavior and habits.
Ø Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park: You will have the opportunity to go on game drives through Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will have the chance to see a variety of wildlife species, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and more.
Ø Boat Cruises in Queen Elizabeth National Park: You will take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
Ø Scenic Views of Uganda's Landscape: You will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views of Uganda's landscape during the drive to the different parks, with its rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural communities.
Ø Interaction with Local Communities: You will have a chance to visit local communities and interact with the people, learn about their culture, and participate in local activities.
Ø Comfortable Accommodation: The trip offers accommodation in comfortable lodges or camps located within or near the national parks, with fantastic views of the wildlife and nature.
On the first day of your safari, you will be picked up from Entebbe International Airport by a representative from your tour company. From there, you will embark on a scenic 4-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival at the park, you will check into your lodge and have lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive to explore the park's stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Lake Mburo National Park is known for its herds of zebra, impala, eland, topi, and buffalo, among other species. You will spend the night at your lodge inside the park, listening to the sounds of the wilderness outside.
After breakfast at your lodge, you will set out for the next leg of your journey, a 6-7 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive will take you through the rolling hills and lush green countryside of southwestern Uganda, passing by small towns and villages along the way. You will arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the late afternoon, where you will check into your lodge for a good night's rest in preparation for the next day's gorilla trek.
The highlight of the safari is the gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will rise early to have breakfast and meet your experienced guide for a pre-trek briefing. The guide will provide you with details about the gorilla families you will be visiting, the trekking routes, and the guidelines for gorilla trekking. You will then set off for the trek into the dense forest to search for the gorilla family you've been assigned to visit. The trek can take between 2-8 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas on that day. Once you find the gorillas, you will have a magical hour with them, observing them as they go about their daily activities, grooming each other, or playing. The experience is awe-inspiring, and it's not uncommon for people to be moved to tears. After the trek, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will leave Bwindi National Park and head north to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This 3-4 hour drive will take you through the beautiful countryside of southwestern Uganda, with picturesque views of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. Upon arrival at the park, you will check into your lodge and have lunch. Later in the day, you will embark on an afternoon game drive in the park, where you will get to see some of the park's iconic wildlife such as elephants, lions, and buffalos, among others. You will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Today, you will experience two activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will start with an early morning game drive to see the park's wildlife in the cool morning air. You will then return to the lodge for breakfast before setting off on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where you will see a variety of bird species and large concentrations of hippos and crocodiles in the water. After the boat cruise, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will embark on another game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to see more wildlife species that you might have missed on the previous game drive. After the game drive, you will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Kibale National Park. The journey takes about 3-4 hours, and you will arrive at your lodge in the afternoon. You can relax, go for a nature walk, or take a cultural visit to a nearby community.
Today, after breakfast, you will drive to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking. Kibale National Park is renowned for having the highest concentration of primates in Africa, and the highlight of your visit will be the chimpanzee trekking experience. The trek can take 2-4 hours and you will be accompanied by experienced park rangers. Once the chimps are located, you will spend an hour observing and learning about their behavior. You may also see other primates such as colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys during the trek. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and have the rest of the day at leisure.
After breakfast, you will depart from Kibale National Park and begin your journey back to Kampala. The drive takes about 4-5 hours and you will arrive in Kampala in the early afternoon. Depending on your departure time, you can have a city tour or do some last-minute shopping before you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight.
