9 days Primate tracking, Big Five, 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 9 days Primate tracking Experience
- Gorilla Trekking
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Bigodi community
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Top of the falls
- Rhino tracking
Safari Outline for 9 days Primate tracking Experience
- DAY 1: Arrival and transfer to the hotel
- DAY 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- DAY 3: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
- DAY 4: Gorilla tracking experience
- DAY 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- DAY 6: Game drive and boat cruise
- DAY 7: Transfer to Kibale National Park
- DAY 8: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp
- DAY 9: Transfer to Entebbe
TRIP OUTLINE for 9 days Primate tracking Experience
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 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 3: Game drive transfer to Bwindi National Park
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. Later transfer to Bwindi, arriving at the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
- Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4: Gorilla tracking experience
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. Return to the booked accommodation facility in time for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
- Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Best Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5: 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 6: 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: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Budget: Bush Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 7: 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 8: 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 9: Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey back 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 9 days Primate tracking Experience
- 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 9 days Primate tracking Experience
- Visas
- Passports
- Airline Ticket
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Insurances
- Loss of luggage on the plane
- Delays and Cancellations