12 days Uganda Wildlife, Primate trekking and cultural experience safari takes you to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi National Park, Lake Mburo, and Mabamba. It should be noted that Uganda’s national parks reward you with opportunities to see a lot of wildlife as well as explore diverse cultures within and outside of these protected areas. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, a primate capital of the world, rewards you with opportunities to see other primates like vervet monkeys, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. The gorilla trekking experience is the major highlight of this safari, as well as the Big Five. Crown this trip with a community or cultural encounter in the Pearl of Africa.
Activities in 12 days Uganda Wildlife and Primate trekking
- Rhino tracking
- Top of the falls
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Bigodi community
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Gorilla Trekking
- Batwa Visit
- Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
Safari Outline for 12 days Uganda Wildlife and Primate trekking
- DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
- DAY 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino
- DAY 3: Game drive and boat cruise
- DAY 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp
- DAY 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- DAY 7: Game drive and boat cruise
- DAY 8: Transfer to Bwindi National Park, Batwa Visit
- DAY 9: Gorilla tracking experience, later Lake Bunyonyi
- DAY 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- DAY 11: Game drive and optional walking safaris
- DAY 12: Community experience, later transfer to Entebbe
TRIP OUTLINE for 12 days Uganda Wildlife and Primate trekking
DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
On the first day of your itinerary, you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed. Our team will assist you with immigration formalities, and then you’ll be transferred to your booked facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Hotel Number 5
- Mid-range: Boma Hotel
- Best Budget: Airport Guesthouse
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
DAY 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After a refreshing breakfast, you’ll receive a detailed briefing for the day ahead. Later transfer to Murchison Falls with an en route stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. This is one of the most thrilling experiences, as you get to track rhinos on foot. Later, en route, stop at Masindi town for lunch before proceeding to the park via Kichumbanyombo gate. Go for a visit to the top of the falls, and later check in at the booked lodge in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Fort Murchison
- Budget: Elephant View Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls NP
Day three starts with an early breakfast and a briefing for the day’s activities. You’ll embark on an exciting game drive through Murchison Falls National Park, exploring its diverse landscapes and encountering a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. After the game drive, you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll experience a thrilling boat cruise along the Nile River, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness the majestic Murchison Falls up close. Finally, you’ll return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
- Luxury: Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Midrange: Fort Murchison
- Budget: Elephant View Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, also known as the primate capital of the world. The journey itself will provide you with beautiful views of lush greenery and abundant wildlife. En route, stop at Fort Portal for lunch before embarking on the journey to the national park as you pass through the lush green vegetation with tea plantations near Isunga Park headquarters, creating a beautiful scenery of the landscape. Arrive at the lodge in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Kyaninga Cottages
- Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp
- Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp
This day begins with an early breakfast to fuel your exciting day ahead. You’ll embark on an unforgettable chimpanzee habituation adventure in Kibale Forest. Before entering the forest, you are required to go for a briefing first at the Kanyanchu tourism information center, where later you will be allocated in groups of six persons, and with the help of an experienced ranger guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), you’ll trek through the dense forest trails, encountering these intelligent primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, go for the Bigodi swamp visit, where you will get opportunities to see other different primates and so many bird species. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be provided at the booked lodge.
- Luxury: Kyaninga Cottages
- Midrange: Kibale Forest Camp
- Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a scenic journey that showcases the beauty of Uganda’s landscapes. Have lunch en route and later arrive at the booked facility and check in. In the afternoon, go for a game drive in the park, as you get to see a lot of animals. It should be noted that Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the top tourist destinations in Uganda. In the evening, return to the booked facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Marafiki Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 7: Game drive & Boat cruise
Early in the morning, you’ll start with a fulfilling breakfast and briefing. You’ll then embark on an exhilarating game drive through the park for the big five; you are able to see other animals like elephants, leopards, Uganda kobs, and buffalos, among others. Later go for lunch, and in the afternoon go for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes Edward and George. Expect to see a lot of animals that come out of the hot bushes to quench their thirst on the Kazinga Channel waters. Birds like the pelicans can be seen at the Pelican Point. Return to the booked facility for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Luxury: Marafiki Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 8: Transfer to Bwindi National Park, Batwa Visit
After breakfast, you’ll embark on a game drive in the park and later transfer to Bwindi National Park. Arrive at the booked facility and later go for a visit to the Batwa community, as you get to learn more about their survival in the forest over the years. Return to the booked accommodation facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay. Check-in time for afternoon relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
- Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full
DAY 9: Gorilla Trekking, later Lake Bunyonyi
This is the highlight of your itinerary—the gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After breakfast and a briefing, you’ll embark on a thrilling trek through the dense forest, guided by experienced trackers. Lunch will be packed, giving you time to rest and reflect on this extraordinary experience. Tourists should take note that during the gorilla trekking experience they are allowed one full hour with the mountain gorillas. Coming face to face with these creatures is one of the most rewarding experiences you should not miss in a lifetime on your trip to the Pearl of Africa. Later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, arriving in time for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Luxury: Arcadia Cottages
- Midrange: Bird Nest Resort
- Best Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 10: Boat Experience and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Following breakfast, an early-served breakfast, you’ll transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its diverse wildlife. En route, stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch, and later embark on the journey to the park. Arrive in the afternoon and check in, and later go for an evening game drive in the park. Return to the booked facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
- Midrange: Rwakobo Rock
- Budget: Eagles Nest
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 11: Game drive and afternoon optional walking safaris
After being served breakfast, go for an early morning game drive in the park and be provided with opportunities to see animals that you might have missed the previous evening. Return to the lodge for lunch, and later in the afternoon you can opt for the walking safaris or remain at the lodge for relaxation.
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
- Midrange: Rwakobo Rock
- Budget: Eagles Nest
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 12: Community experience, later transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, you’ll go for a visit to the community and later transfer to Entebbe. En route, stop at the equator for lunch and later participate in the water experiment. Embark on the journey to Entebbe, arriving at the airport in time for your international flight back home.
Inclusives in 12 days Uganda Wildlife and Primate trekking
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary apart from optionals
- Park entrances
- Bottled drinking water
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- 4-Wheel Drive/Safari Van
Exclusives in 12 days Uganda Wildlife and Primate trekking
- Visas
- Passports
- Airline Ticket
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Insurances
- Loss of luggage on the plane
- Delays and Cancellations