10 Days Uganda Primates and Game Safari

This 10 Days Uganda Primates and Game Safari will give you an opportunity to visit five of the Uganda national Parks which include: Murchison Falls national Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Mburo National park, through Uganda’s lush landscapes, teeming wildlife, and unique primate encounters. From the awe inspiring Murchison Falls to the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi, this 10 Days Uganda Primates and Game Safari offers a perfect blend of primate tracking, game drives, boat cruises, and cultural experiences.

10 Days Uganda Primates and Game Safari Highlight

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National park
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Boat cruise at Murchison Falls
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park and bigodi walk
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6: Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat ride on Kazinga channel
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park
Day 8: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest and Batwa Community Walk
Day 9: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 10: Transfer back to Entebbe via Equator

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe and Transfer to Hotel

Your 10 Days Uganda Primates and Game Safari begins as you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a representative from Giant Holiday Safaris. The city of Entebbe, located on the shores of Lake Victoria, offers a peaceful introduction to Uganda. Your guide will escort you to your hotel, where you will relax and refresh after your international flight. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you will have a late afternoon ride around the city of Kampala. Expect excursions to places like the Kasubi tomb, Uganda Museum, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine.

Meal Plan: All meals

Accommodation: Cassia Lodge

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, which is about a 5-6 hour drive from kampala. The drive takes you through beautiful rural landscapes, passing by traditional Ugandan villages, cultivated farmlands, and scenic vistas. As you approach the park, you’ll begin to see the rugged beauty of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River plunges through a narrow gorge.

You will have lunch stopover in masindi town and later continue to the top of the fall, At this place, the river squeezes itself through a 7-meter narrow gorge from a width of more than 1 km and drops below with a thunderous roar forming a water spray that rainbow that results in a stunning rainbow of the wonders of the Nile River! Dine and rest.

Meal plan: All meals

Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. Your experienced guide will help you spot the animals and provide insightful information on their behavior and habitat. The park’s varied landscapes, from savannah to woodland, create perfect conditions for wildlife viewing.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile River, which offers fantastic wildlife sightings. You’ll get close up views of hippos, crocodiles, and a wide array of bird species, including pelicans, egrets, and kingfishers. The highlight of the boat trip is when you approach the bottom of Murchison Falls itself where the Nile River dramatically squeezes through a narrow gorge, creating a thunderous waterfall. This is one of the most iconic sights in Uganda. You will then retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan: All meals

Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park and Bigodi Walk

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and begin your transfer to Kibale National Park, a 6-7 hour drive that will take you through the lush countryside and bustling towns. Kibale is one of Uganda’s most famous primate reserves, home to a wide variety of primates, including chimpanzees.

Upon arrival in Kibale, you’ll check into your lodge before heading out for a walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This area is known for its rich biodiversity, including rare birds, monkeys, and various plant species. The walk is an excellent opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the park and spot some of its wildlife.

Meal plan: All meals

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

On this day you will wake very early in the morning and have breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts for chimpanzee trekking adventure before setting off for the trek at 8:00am. Kibale is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees, and this trekking experience offers the rare chance to observe these fascinating primates in the wild. The trek can last from 1 to 4 hours depending on the location of the chimpanzees. Once you locate them, you’ll spend an hour observing their behavior and interactions in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, after your chimpanzee trek, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is about a 3-4 hour drive. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner as you prepare for the following day’s adventure.