8 days primate trekking and wildlife adventure Welcome to a soulful experience as you get to enjoy the Pearl of Africa. Below is a highlight of our 8-day experience in Uganda.
Safari Highlights FOr 8 days Primate trekking and Wildlife Adventure
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Bigodi Swamp
- Game drive
- Boat Cruise
- Gorilla Trekking
- Lake Bunyonyi Boat
Safari Outline for 8 days Primate trekking and Wildlife Adventure
- DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
- DAY 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park
- DAY 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp
- DAY 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- DAY 5: Game drive and boat cruise
- DAY 6: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
- DAY 7: Gorilla trekking, later transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- DAY 8: Transfer to Entebbe airport
TRIP OUTLINE for 8 days Primate trekking and Wildlife Adventure
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 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 3: 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 4: 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: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5: 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 buffalo, 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: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 6: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
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 check in for afternoon relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
- Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full
DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to 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 relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Arcadia Lodges
- Midrange: Bird Nest
- Best Budget: Overland Resort
- Meal Plan: Full
DAY 8: Transfer to Entebbe airport
After an early-served breakfast, go for a boat ride on the lake as you get to experience the 29 islands, and later transfer to Entebbe with an en route stopover at the equator for lunch. Arrive in time for your international flight back home.
Inclusives in 8 days Primate trekking and Wildlife Adventure
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary apart from optional
- Park entrances
- Bottled drinking water
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- 4-Wheel Drive/Safari Van
Exclusives in 8 days Primate trekking and Wildlife Adventure
- Visas
- Passports
- Airline Ticket
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Insurances
- Loss of luggage on the plane
- Delays and Cancellations